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Housing Guide 2013This is a publication of Missouri State University’sstudent-produced newspaper, The Standard.The university has not approved and is notresponsible for its content, which is producedand edited by The Standard staff.

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Table of contents

Editorial staffSteph Anderson photo editorKelsey Berry life editorTheresa Brickman copy editorAmber Duran reporterMegan Gates editor-in-chiefEvan Henningsen photographerSarah Hiatt photographerLindsey Howard managing editorKatie Lamb reporterBriana Simmons reporterSarah Smith videographerCali Shobe copy editorGage Turner copy editor

Professional staffJack Dimond faculty adviserSandy King advertising manager

4 Property virginsMake sure you’re prepared to sign thelease on your new placeBy Megan Gates

8 ‘The roof is on fire’Worried about property damage?Renters insurance may be for you.By Briana Simmons

10 A short-term living affairNot staying a whole year in Springfield?Not a problem with these rentals.By Nicolette Martin

12 A full houseThe Monroe is packed with changes forthe next academic year.By Amber Duran

14 Know your rightsYou can be discriminated against whensearching for housing in Springfield.By Katie Lamb

15 On-campusFind the residence hall that’s right for younext year at Missouri State.By Lindsey Howard

16 How does my company rank?Check out The Standard staff reviews oftheir personal management companies.

18 A place for your kitty catWorried about finding Fido and Garfield ahome? Check out these options.By Lindsey Howard

20 Banned BreedsUnfortunately, you can’t bring these guyswith you to your apartment.By Lindsey Howard

21 Roommate woesHaving issues with your roommate?Check out these sites to find a new one.


By Megan GatesThe StandardYou’re finally taking the plunge and moving out on your own to your first ever college

apartment.But as exciting as it may be to leave the dorms and resident assistants behind you, there are

some important things you need to have in order before you can sign the lease on your newdigs. Determine your budgetAs college students, we’re all used to pinching our pennies, but this is especially important

when moving into an apartment. Figure out what you can afford to pay each month for anapartment, and then subtract about $100 from that. This money will make up your funds forutilities and cable/Internet bills and help ensure that you’re not overstretching your dollars.Once you’ve determined this amount, start saving for your rental deposit, which will berequired when you sign your lease.Have a frank discussion with your roommatesMoving out of the dorms, or your parents’ house, is a big adult step, and you need to make

sure that the people you’re moving in with are on the same page as you. Sit down and discusswhat your budget is for your new place, your deal breakers for an apartment and your livinghabits. If these don’t line up, you may want to look for a new roommate and save your friend-ship while you can.Location, location, locationOnce you’ve decided your budget and talked to your roommates, figure out how far away

from campus you want to live. Discuss whether you want to be able to walk to campus, or areOK with driving each day to get to class. Some properties, such as TLC, offer shuttle servic-es to residents, which you can take into account should you not want to have to worry aboutparking on campus.Check out management companiesSome apartment management companies are great in Springfield, and others will rob you

blind. Make sure to do your research by asking older friends who they’ve rented from and ifit was a good experience. Find out how management companies respond to maintenancerequests and how much of your initial deposit you can expect to receive once you move out.

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PropertyvirginsGetting out of the residence halls canbe exciting, but also intimidating ifit’s your first time. Make sure you’reprepared to take the plunge.


Take a tour with someone Once you’ve narrowed your apartment

search down, call the management companyand set up a tour of a property you’re inter-ested in. Make sure all of your roommates cango with you on the tour, and if you’re nerv-ous, try to get someone’s parent to go withyou as well to ask questions. This could beyour new home in Springfield, and you wantto make sure it’s a good investment.Utilities and amenities talk

Before getting your apartment, you’ll needto talk to your roommates about whether youwant to buy cable and Internet for your apart-ment, and whose name you want the utilitiesto be in. It’s a good idea to not let one personbe responsible for all of those things, so if you decide you want cable and Internet, let oneroommate be the account manager. Then, let someone else be responsible for the utilities. Thatperson will need to set up an account with City Utilities if your apartment requires you to payfor any utilities on your own.Ask the tough questions

Once you’ve decided on your new place, make sure to get a copy of the lease your newmanagement company wants you to sign and read it thoroughly. Find out if the companyrequires you to purchase renter’s insurance, what utilities you are responsible for and if youneed to have a co-signer. Make sure to read the fine print so that you’re not surprised by anyhidden fees that may come up after you’ve signed the lease.Request that all residents be on the lease

If your roommate situation goes south, it’s a good insurance policy to have everyone liv-ing in the apartment be on the lease. This ensures that no one will have to cover anyone else’srent should he or she not pay it on time. If you’re concerned about this becoming an issue, talkto your future landlord about their policy on a roommate not covering their rent.

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What should Iask the landlord?1. What’s the average utility bill?2. What utilities are residentsresponsible for? (Some companieswill pay for everything, some won’t)3. Is there parking for every resi-dent? Is it reserved?4. When’s rent due, and where do Ipay it at? (Some companies let youpay online, others make you pay acheck or money order)5. Is there security on-duty?6. Do you require renter’s insurance?7. Do all residents of the apartmentneed to sign the lease?

Steph Anderson/THE STANDARDConstruction takes place on the Bear Village apartment complex, one of the manyapartment complexes for first-time renters to consider near campus.

‘The roof is on fire’8 | Housing Guide 2013 The Standard

By Briana SimmonsThe Standard

Many students would agree that livingoff campus has its perks, but it also comeswith more responsibilities than staying in adorm. What would you do if your belong-ings were stolen from your apartment or ifyour dog bit a friend of yours while at yourplace?

Instances like these are giving landlordsmore than enough reason to require thatrenters of their properties have renter’sinsurance.

Renter’s insurance is a type of coverageon personal property and other liabilities.

In other words, renter’s insurance providesfunds for unexpected costs.

So why are renters requiring this type ofinsurance now?

Sarah Williams, insurance account rep-resentative of State Farm Insurance,believes it may be a safety net for apart-ment complex landlords.

“More and more people are becomingsue happy, so with renter’s insurancethere’s that personal liability built in,”Williams said. “Your friend is over, getshurt and sues the landlord instead of suingthe renter.”

With renter’s insurance, the right personwill be held accountable for the damage

done and will be able to provide assistancefor any of the unexpected costs.

Renter’s insurance can include medicalcoverage, personal liability, personal prop-erty and other forms of coverage.

“Usually people who are renting get theminimum coverage because they may beon a budget,” Williams said.

If you’re planning on living off campusor already have required renter’s insur-ance, take the time to fully understandwhere your money is going and if you aregetting the most for your money.

Get a free quote from some of the lead-ing insurance companies such as StateFarm, All State, Progressive, Geico and Nationwide at http://www.netquote.com

Don’t be unprepared if catastrophe strikes your new apartment andburns it to the ground. Instead, consider buying renter’s insurance forpeace of mind and to ensure that your stuff is protected.

Get a free quote from some of theleading insurance companies athttp://netquote.com• State Farm• All State• Progressive• Geico• Nationwide

What’s it cost?

A short-10 | Housing Guide 2013 The Standard

Town and Campus Apartments2010 E. Page St.Springfield, MO 65802417-866-34491.3 miles

Rosewood Village2072 E. BennettSpringfield, MO 65804417-887-97101.7 miles

Harvard Apartments1938 S. Grant Ave.Springfield, MO 65807417-887-41132.7 miles

Woodgate Apartments2120 S. Ingram Mill RoadSpringfield, MO 65804417-887-46614.3 miles

Villages at Nathanael Greene1950 S. Scenic Ave.Springfield, MO 65807417-887-73734.3 miles

Polo Club Apartments4347 S. Weller Ave.Springfield, MO 65804417-881-35114.8 miles

As if finding the perfect apartmewho won’t be at Missouri State you’re in the market for a lease


term living affairnt isn’t hard enough, added to the list of necessities for studentsfor a full academic year is the challenge of finding a short lease. If that isn’t 12 months, check out some of the options near campus.Quail Ridge Apartments2546 S. Ingram Mill RoadSpringfield, MO 65804417-887-88114.8 miles

Fairfield Village3038 W. Deerfield St.Springfield, MO 65807417-887-88646.6 miles

Pavillion on Battlefield3039 Ridgecrest DriveSpringfield, MO 65807417-877-90806.7 miles

Plainview Park Apartments641 W. Farm Road 182Springfield, MO 65810417-883-15286.9 miles

Distance measurement is distance from Missouri State’s campus – Compiled by Nicolette Martin

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By Amber DuranThe Standard

Missouri State’s purchase of The Monroeapartments became official in December oflast year, giving students even more optionsfor non-dorm, on-campus housing; however,all beds currently have been leased for the2013-2014 school year.

The Monroe is located at Monroe and Na-tional, just kitty-corner to the Taylor Healthand Wellness Center, and houses up to 126upper-class men and women.

Each apartment contains private bedroomsand full baths for each individual tenant,which means no bathroom sharing.

Carl Watkins, a sophomore biology major,moved into his new apartment at The Monroeone week ago and says he loves it.

“I love having my own space,” he said. “Ialso like not having an RA.”

Watkins formerly resided in Blair-Shannonand said he loves the apartment style livingand would recommend The Monroe to anystudent.

The residence life website has not yet listedthe monthly rates for any of the apartmentunits, but Watkins said his monthly rent is$595 for a room in a four-person suite, whichincludes his own bathroom.

Gary Stewart, director of Residence Lifeand Services, said that rent rates have not yetbeen settled upon by the Board of Directors,but that a few dollar increase per apartmenttype has been recommended.

There are two other styles of apartmentunits: one-person and two-person suites, ac-cording to the residence life website.

According to Stewart, in an article fromNov., there are plans for a separate alcoholpolicy for The Monroe and a new gender-in-clusive policy.

However, Stewart said these policies arestill being discussed, and no decisions havebeen made yet.

Since the takeover in December, MSU hasadded a 24/7 staff member on the first floor,and a computer lab is being installed for thetenants, according to Stewart.

Stewart said that one of the best thingsabout The Monroe is, “Location, location, lo-cation!”

“Students desiring to live in Monroe Apart-ments will have all of the amenities they mightbe interested in an off-campus location, butThe Monroe only requires a $100 deposit, andall payments are handled through the students’

accounts,” he said.Other amenities for this facility include a

full-functioning kitchen with stainless steel ap-pliances, a front-loading washer and dryer ineach apartment, a large gathering room on thefirst floor, air conditioning and wireless inter-net access.

The Monroe is a LEED-certified andLEED-designed facility, which means TheMonroe helps contribute to the going green ef-forts around campus.

If you are looking for a place to live that ison campus, but does not involve a dormlifestyle, you can still apply for The Monroe,Stewart says, but your name will be put on awaiting list.

To get a feel for the layout of each avail-able Monroe suite, check out http://reslife.mis-souristate.edu/monroe/FeaturesRates.htm.

The Monroe was purchased by Missouri State last fall from theMiller O’Reilly Company. Since then, it’s undergone significantchanges to make it ready to house MSU students.

Top: Michael Reiser, a sophomore acting major, makes a chess move against Shannon Hays, a freshman creative writing major, in his living room at The Monroe. Bottom: Theoutside of The Monroe apartment complex. Photos by Steph Anderson.

Knowing your rights14 | Housing Guide 2013 The Standard

By Katie LambThe Standard

When applying for housing, you are pro-tected against discrimination based on race,sex, ancestry, color, disability, familial status,creed and national origin, according to theFair Housing Act.

You are not, however, protected againstdiscrimination for being a college student,said Todd Thomas, a real estate broker and amember of the Mayor’s Commission onHuman Rights and Community Relations.

“It is legal for renters to say they will notrent to college students because it does notfall under a protected class,” Thomas said.

For example, a renter cannot say, “I willnot rent to someone who has a family,” as thatwould fall under the protection of familialstatus.

However, some properties are exempt

from federal discrimination laws.“If housing is operated by a religious

organization, they can limit occupancy totheir own members,” Thomas said. “Also,there can be communities where tenants mustbe 55 years old, or older.”

Under no circumstances, though, cansomeone discriminate based on race, Thomassaid.

If someone feels they have been discrimi-nated against, the first step is to file a reportwith the Mayor’s Commission on HumanRights and Community Relations.

“The complaint has to do with discrimina-tion in a protected class,” Thomas said. “If itis, then we’ll see if we can work it outbetween the tenant and the landlord.”

If the dispute cannot be worked out —asthe commission cannot force anyone to doanything —then they can send it off to theU.S. Department of Housing and Urban

Development. Complaints filed with HUD are investigat-

ed by the Office of Fair Housing and EqualOpportunity, according to HUD’s website.

Thomas said there are a few reasons as towhy renters might not want to allow collegestudents, with the first reason being partying.

“The number one thing (for renters) is theright to peaceful quiet and enjoyment,”Thomas said.

Another reason an owner may not allowstudents is because of financial reasons.Because of the wait for processing studentloans, it may cause the student to be unable topay their rent on time.

Thomas said he’s had students pay theirrent a year in advance before, but obviouslythat is not an option for everyone.

The final reason Thomas gave was thatstudents change roommates frequently,which can cause problems for the property

owners.“That doesn’t give us a chance to vet those

people,” Thomas said. When applying for housing, Thomas sug-

gests students bring the following:•A proof of income•A letter of recommendation from a previous landlord•A copy of your bank statement•A copy of a recent paycheck stubIf you have an interview with a property

manager, dress appropriately. “When you fill out an application for a

property, treat it like it’s a job application,”Thomas said. “Someone is giving you therights to a piece of property that’s expensive,and they have to be diligent to make sure thatproperty is safe.”

If you would like more information on theFair Housing Laws, go to http://portal.hud.gov.

As a college student, you’re not part of a protected class and can be discriminatedagainst by management companies when you’re applying for housing in town.

On-CampusHousing Guide 2013 | 15the-standard.org

Blair-Shannon HouseCost: Rates range depending on meal plan

selected from $7,175 a year for 10 meals perweek to $7,354 a year for an unlimited num-ber of meals each week.

Style: Six-person suites with three bed-rooms and one bathroom; accommodates 729men and women on single-gender floors

Freudenberger HouseCost: $6,794 to $6,973 per yearStyle: Two- and three-person bedrooms

with communal bathrooms on each floor;accommodates 740 men and women

Hammons HouseCost: $8,870 to $9,049 per year for a two-

person suite; $8,055 to $8,234 a year for afour-person suite

Style: Two- and four-person suites withone bathroom per suite; accommodates 584men and women

Kentwood HallCost: $7,175 to $7,354 per year; one-per-

son rooms are an additional $380 per semes-ter

Style: One-, two- and three-person roomswith one bedroom, and one bathroom; forupper-class students; accommodates 136 in acoed environment

Wells HouseCost: $6,794 to $6,973 per year for a two-

and three-person room; $7,175 to $7,354 peryear for a four-person suite with two bed-rooms

Style: Two- and three-person rooms, four-person suites reserved for upper-class stu-dents; communal bathrooms on each floor;accommodates 490

Scholars HouseCost: $8,055 to $8,234 a year for a four-

person suiteStyle: Four-person suites with two bed-

rooms and one bathroom. For Honors stu-dents only; one floor reserved for upper-classstudents; accommodates 115 residentsSunvilla Tower

Cost: $6,701 to $6,880 for a two-personapartment; $6,235 to $6,414 for a three-per-son apartment; $5,769 to $5,948 for a five-person apartment.

Style: One-bedroom apartments for two orthree people with one bathroom and two-bed-room apartments for five people with twobathrooms; accommodates 186

Hutchens HouseCost: $8,870 to $9,049 per year for a two-

person suite; $8,055 to $8,234 a year for afour-person suite

Style: Two- and four-person suites withone bathroom per suite; top floor is coed andreserved for upper-class students; accommo-dates 605

Woods HouseCost: $6,794 to $6,973 per yearStyle: Two-person rooms; central bath-

rooms on every floor; accommodates 376

Sometimes, it can be daunting trying to finda place to live after freshman year. If youaren’t ready to move out on your own or togo apartment hunting, consider spendinganother year in one of the many on-campusresidence halls.

Compiled by Lindsey Howard

What’s the verdict on my16 | Housing Guide 2013 The Standard

Beacon ParkAffiniti ManagementBedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2 privateRent: $560/person, fully furnished, all utilities/cable/Wi-Fi includedI have been really happy

during my time at BeaconPark. This is the first year I've lived off cam-pus and in an apartment, and they made theprocess very painless. They're good about fix-ing things that need to be fixed and it's a verysafe environment. I would definitely recom-mend it.

NicoletteMartin

Elm CrestApartments

Aaron Property ManagementBedrooms: 2Bathrooms: 1Rent: $595 per month, all utilities includedAs someone whose main

transportation is a bike, living this close tocampus for this cheap is really nice, and theunits are great as well, with lots of space. Theapartment Wi-Fi was recently upgraded, andis very rarely slow. Management is easy toreach, and any maintenance problems havebeen resolved quickly.

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TrevorMitchell

Beacon CommonsAffiniti ManagementBedrooms: 4Bathrooms: 4Rent: $510/person, all utilities, cable and Wi-Fi includedThis is my second year

living in Beacon Commons,and it has its pluses and minuses. It’s reallynice to be so close to campus so I can walkwhen the weather is nice, and there is a shut-tle stop right across the street for when it’scold, rainy, snowy or I’m just feeling lazy. Ilove having my own bedroom and bathroom,and each is a good size. Also, the apartment isfully furnished, and it's nice to not have to gosomewhere else to do my laundry, as a wash-er and dryer are also included. However, Icontinually have problems with parking thatmanagement doesn’t deal with effectively orefficiently, which is frustrating since we havereserved assigned spots.

LindseyHoward

Evan Henningsen/THE STANDARDBeacon Commons is managed by Affini-ti Management.


Orchard ParkTLC PropertiesBedrooms: 1Bathrooms: 1Rent: $589 totalGoing into my lease last

year, I was a first time renter,and the office agents took thetime to sit down and explaineverything to me and answer all of my ques-tions —and believe me, I had a lot. Theymade me feel so welcome in my new home.Since then, I’ve only had to call maintenanceonce, and they came the very same day andfixed the problem. Even when my roommateand I got a noise complaint, they were veryrelaxed about it and assured us that it happensfrequently and it wasn’t a big deal. Althoughsometimes the Wi-Fi has been sketchy, theproblem is always taken care of within 48hours. I definitely recommend renting fromTLC if you want a friendly and easy-goingexperience.

KelseyBerry

management company?Cherry Plaza Apartments

Wooten CompanyBedrooms: 2Bathrooms: 2Rent: $565 totalThis is my first year living

at a property owned by TheWooten Company, and, interms of the property, it’s been mediocre. Thelocation right next to campus across fromTaco Bell is great, but the responses to main-tenance requests can be very slow dependingon the time of year. Also, the kitchen area islike a matchbox, with absolutely no storage.If you’re looking for a great location, thisplace is definitely it, but if you have a lot ofpersonal items, I’d suggest living somewherewith more storage options and amenities.

MeganGates

Evan Henningsen/THE STANDARDCherry Plaza Apartments are managedby the Wooten Company.

Founders ParkLofts

Birmingham and AssociatesBedrooms: 2Bathrooms: 1Rent: $700 totalMy management company,

Birmingham and Associates,has been very responsive and easy to dealwith. Any issues with maintenance are takencare of within a few days, and the residentmanager is always quick to respond to lightingand noise issues. Overall, I am satisfied withtheir work!

SarahSmith


You have moved out of the residence hallsand decided to adopt that perfect pet you havealways wanted, but couldn’t find a way tosmuggle into Freddy. Now that you are look-ing for a place of your own, you’ve got toconsider the well-being of Fido, too. If youare looking for an apartment that will not onlyhouse you, but also your pet, look no furtherthan these pet-friendly apartments that wel-come your furry friends:

TLC Properties are probably the most pet-friendly. They allow pets at all of their com-plexes. Check out some of their propertiesclosest to campus.The Abbey

3.2 miles from MSUAddress: 1530 E. Erie St. Contact: 417-882-5555 or

[email protected] Pet Policy: Dogs and cats 25 pounds and

under are permitted in five of the communi-ty’s eight wings. However, puppies are notallowed, as dogs must be at least one year old.There is a $150 nonrefundable pet fee and allresidents must carry renter’s insurance. Eachunit is allowed two pets, and residents mustwalk their pets in designated areas and pickup after them. Excessive pet noise, such asbarking, is treated as a noise complaint. Marion Park Apartments

3.6 miles from MSUAddress: 1725 S. Marion Ave.Contact: 417-865-1244 or [email protected] Policy: As per every TLC property,

there is a one-time $150 pet fee and tenants

can have up to three pets per apartment. TheTLC breed restriction is in place. Marion Parkalso has three dog stations on the property forowners to use.

Sherwood Village Apartments

3.7 miles from MSUAddress: 1634 S. Marion Ave. Contact: 417-869-7800 or [email protected] Policy: Sherwood Village has a one-

time pet fee of $150 per cat or $200 per dog.There are no size restrictions on dogs, butaggressive breeds, including German shep-herds, pit bulls and akitas are not allowed. Alltenants are required to have renter’s insurancewith a pet rider on the policy to cover any

damages caused by pets. Battlefield Park Apartments

3.9 miles from MSUAddress: 3020 S. Sagamont Ave.Contact: 417-886-9338 or [email protected] Policy: Pets are allowed and there is a

$150 fee per pet. TLC also has a list of 34 dogbreeds that are restricted, which includes:American wolfdog, Australian shepherd, Blueheeler and Boston terrier.

Coryell Courts Apartments 4.6 miles from MSUAddress: 2020 E. Kerr St. Contact: 417-864-7600 [email protected] Policy: Like every property owned by

Finding a place forYou’ve moved out of on-campus housing, but you’ve also managed to buyapartment hunting difficult. Thankfully, several management companies will


your kitty cat

Sarah Hiatt/THE STANDARDBrittani Tyree, a cell and molecular biology major,feeds her cats at Sherwood Village Apartments.

TLC, there is a $150 pet fee and anaggressive breed restriction. There is nolimit on size, and Coryell Courts keepstreats in the office for pets. For a full listing of TLC properties,

visit http://www.tlcproperties.com.TLC isn’t the only company that has

pet-friendly housing. Check out someother potential homes for you and yourpets.

Campus Court Apartments

Less than 1 mile from MSUAddress: 1228 E. Belmont St.Pet Policy: All properties managed

by The Wooten Company are pet friend-ly, not to mention very conveniently

close to campus. One pet is allowed perapartment after a $200 fee, but large andaggressive dogs are not allowed. Cherry Plaza Apartments

0.7 miles from MSUAddress: 1210 E. Cherry PlazaContact and Pet Policy: Same as

Campus Court ApartmentsCunning Apartments

1.2 miles from MSUAddress: 435 E. Harrison St.Contact and Pet Policy: Same as

Campus Court ApartmentsFor other properties managed by The

Wooten Company, visithttp://www.wootenco.com.

Tall Grass Apartments4.1 miles from MSUAddress: 1029 W. Battlefield RoadContact: 417-799-0340 or [email protected] Policy: Pets that weigh 25 pounds

or less are allowed and there is a $300pet fee. Unfortunately, there are many places

near campus that don’t allow pets. Ifyou’re looking at any of the following,but room for your pet is a must, it’s prob-ably best to move on:University PropertiesBryan PropertiesBeacon Commons, Beacon ParkThe JeffersonThe Monroe

Garfield in the process, which could make rent to you, and your cat.

Banned breeds20 | Housing Guide 2013 The Standard

Many management companies have a listof dog breeds that are banned on theirproperites, either because the breed isaggressive or big. Check out TLCProperties’ list of restricted breeds.

American wolfdogAustralian shepherdBlue heelerBoston terrierBouvier des FlandresBoxerBulldogBull mastiffBull terrierCane corsoCaucasian shepherdChinese Shar-PeiChow chowEnglish mastiffEnglish springer spanielEskimo dogFox terrierFrench bulldog

Greenland huskyItalian mastiffKeeshondKotezebue huskyMastiffNeapolitan mastiffNewfoundlandRottweilerSaarloos wolfhoundScottish deerhoundSiberian huskySpanish mastiffStaffordshire terrierTimber shepherdWolf spitzAny and all breed variations of the pit bull

Sarah Hiatt/THE STANDARDBrittani Tyree, a cell and molecular biology major, plays with her cats at her apart-ment in Sherwood Village, managed by TLC Properties. TLC allows residents to havecats, but restricts some breeds of dogs residents can have in their property.


Roommate woesNot getting along with your current roomie? In need of a fresh start?Check out some of these options to find your perfect match.UloopThis website, http://uloop.com, services

more than 1,500 colleges and universitiesacross the country and allows you to create aprofile to find roommates, housing and apart-ments in your area. Uloop also allows housing management

companies to post available housing directlyon the site.Visit the website and create your profile

today to find a roommate near you.

Roommate ClickRoommate Click allows you to create a

profile and search for people looking for aroommate for free on it’s site. It also allowsyou to post if you have a room opening atyour apartment or house that you would liketo rent out to someone else.Check out the website at http://roommate-

click.com, to create a free profile to get start-ed.

MSU Transfer Student Housingand Roommate FinderThis group on Facebook is specifically for

transfer students and those who aren’t famil-iar with the Springfield area.It offers information about on-campus and

off-campus housing options for MissouriState students.Many people also use the Facebook page

to post roommate wanted notices, and tospread the word about housing availability. Check it out at https://www.facebook.com

and search MSU Transfer Student Housing.

RoomsterRoomster is a website that lists room-

mates, rooms for rent, tenants and apart-ments, all in one location.According to it’s About Us section, it has

more than 4 million roommates, rooms, apart-ments and tenants listed on the site, for areasacross the United States.To use Roomster, simply visit the website

at http://www.roomster.com, and search forroommates, room, or apartments in your area.It will then pull up a phone number, emailaddress, or Facebook contact for you to get intouch with.

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