Landlords and Tenants

Displaying 1 - 50 of 122 in reverse chronological order
# Title Date Summary
1 How to get your security deposit back
Northern Iowan 115:51, p.3
Aspen Olsen, AmeriCorps member with the Waterloo Regional Office of Iowa Legal Aid, submits a guest column then written by Cara Strike discussing receiving back security deposits for rented or leased properties upon move-out.
2 Know your rental rights
Northern Iowan 112:21, p.2

Northern Iowa Student Governemnt (NISG) will hold a "Know Your Rental Rights" event on November 11 to inform students about their rights as renters and the new City of Cedar Falls rental ordinance.

3 Bat crazy: an unexpected roommate
Northern Iowan 112:3, p.3

Cobb gives her opinion on the potential hazards of having bats in your living space after encountering one in her house; photos.

4 The socialist republic of Cedar Falls
Northern Iowan 111:41, p.3
Student Jessica Kautzer bashes the new rental laws passed by the City of Cedar Falls.
5 Rental code passed final reading
Northern Iowan 111:37, p.1
New rental laws will be implemented on non related renters.
6 Ordinance passed second reading
Northern Iowan 111:33, p.1
City of Cedar Falls passed a second reading of a new housing ordnance targeted at students renting homes surrounding campus; photo.
7 Rental talks continue
Northern Iowan 111:20, p.2
The City of Cedar Falls continues to plan the changes set for rental properties around campus.
8 Cedar Falls looks to restrict rentals
Northern Iowan 111:3, p.1
A task force was created in Cedar Falls to confront an abundance of rental problems.
9 Watch out for housing restrictions
Northern Iowan 111:2, p.3
Student Eric Boisen warns students about new housing restrictions that are to be enacted by the City of Cedar Falls; photo.
10 ReLEASE the tension
Northern Iowan 107:29, p.7
Before signing the lease for your apartment, be certain to read and understand what is stated. Do not leave blank lines. Either draw a line through the blank or fill in the needed information. Note condition and needed repairs. Leave a clean apartment
11 Landlord accountability ordinance works to improve rental properties
Northern Iowan 106:53, p.1
Landlords can have permits suspended if the point total for violations of city code reaches fifteen; photo.
12 Fraudulent salesmen attempt to scam off-campus University of Northern Iowa students
Northern Iowan 106:13, p.6
Four young men from Florida used strong arm tactics to persuade off-campus students to purchase unwanted magazines. Some students signed comment cards that were attached to completed order forms; photo.
13 NISG Senate meeting: January 21
Northern Iowan 105:30, p.3
The landlord ordinance explained, including some revisions. Discussion concerning snow removal near the campus by Cedar Falls led to plans for one on one contact prior to a resolution. Increased parking for students on the weekends is being explored.
14 The search for home sweet home
Northern Iowan 105:29, p.7
Helpful suggestions/questions for students considering the move to an off campus apartment; photo.
15 Talking about landlords
Northern Iowan 104:44, p.1
Cedar Falls Rental Unit Accountability ordinance in 12 month trial phase. Housing code violations given points. If a residence reaches 15 points in 12 months, the tenant could be evicted and the landlord could lose his rental license; photo.
16 A letter from the Student Body President
Northern Iowan 104:32, p.8
Update on work being done by Northern Iowa Student Government; shuttle, smoking on campus, landlord ordinance oversight, and student government elections.
17 Best of 2007
Northern Iowan 104:28, p.1
Quick look at most important events of 2007; photo.
18 Cedar Falls run-off election
Northern Iowan 104:26, p.8
Students urged to vote for Dave Sires in the run-off election.
19 In regards to Culture Corner: Defending our homes (November 30)
Northern Iowan 104:26, p.8
Northern Iowan reporter challenged on the facts of the effects of NISG president Andrew Morse.
20 From your President
Northern Iowan 104:26, p.8
Andrew Morse reviews major accomplishments of the NISG this semester.
21 Cedar Falls run-off election
Northern Iowan 104:26, p.8
Additional information on the proposed landlord ordinance.
22 Culture corner: defending our homes
Northern Iowan 104:25, p.7
Pending Cedar Falls City Council legislation may adversely affect college students. Support voiced for Dave Sires in run off election.
23 City Council elections
Northern Iowan 104:24, p.8
Support for Kamyar Enshayan in the upcoming run-off election for a seat on the City Council.
24 College Hill
Northern Iowan 104:24, p.8
Students urged to get involved as the City Council considers a proposed rental accountability ordinance.
25 City Council to hold run-off elections for Ward 4
Northern Iowan 104:22, p.1
None of the candidates for Ward 4 for Cedar Falls city council received the required 50 per cent of the votes; there will be a run-off election on December 4 between Dave Sires and Kamyar Enshayan; photo.
26 Culture Corner: class war in Cedar Falls
Northern Iowan 104:20, p.5
Finds Cedar Falls housing code difficult to understand; unhappy with city housing code enforcement.
27 Happy house hunting for college students
Northern Iowan 103:33, p.1
Tips for choosing an off-campus apartment; photo.
28 Love your landlord
Northern Iowan 103:3, p.5
Some landlords do a fine job, attending to the needs of their renters. Renters are urged to keep a copy of their lease and to communicate with the landlord.
29 Tenants beware: landlords aren't always fair
Northern Iowan 101:2, p.7
Recounts UNI students' personal experiences with local landlords.
30 House of horrors
Northern Iowan 99:16, p.1
Survey reveals that many students believe landlords overcharge college students, violate their tenant rights, and treat them with less respect than other tenants.
31 Serendipity Safari
Northern Iowan 98:8, p.6
Comments on the way landlords treat college students.
32 Columnist experiences computer, landlord woes
Northern Iowan 98:1, p.9
Describes problems experienced while trying to connect to the Internet.
33 'Home, sweet home' for students
Northern Iowan 97:13, p.6
Describes the typical college house.
34 CONNECT prepares to make Cedar Falls a more 'student-friendly' town
Northern Iowan 97:10, p.1
The first organizational meeting was held of the Community Organization Networking Neighborhoods to Encourage Cooperative Teamwork; photo.
35 Learn your tenant rights
Northern Iowan 96:50, p.1
Gives suggestions for living off-campus and renting.
36 Student Voices
Northern Iowan 96:50, p.11
Students answer the question, "How could the quality of housing in the area be improved?"; photo.
37 Off-campus scene changes over time
Northern Iowan 96:48, p.1
While apartments have changed over the year, reasons for moving off-campus have remained constant.
38 Rental workshops available to students
Northern Iowan 96:38, p.2
Cedar Falls Fire Rescue and Police to offer workshops on housing issues.
39 Workshop aims to teach tenant rights
Northern Iowan 95:31, p.4
Workshop "Know Your Rights and Responsibilities¿ Before You Rent" will be held Wednesday in Union.
40 Tenant rights subject of workshop
Northern Iowan 95:29, p.2
Workshop on tenant and landlord rights and responsibilities will be January 27 in Union.
41 Moving off campus? Look before you leap
Northern Iowan 93:43, p.10
NISG offers newsletter and Tenant/Landlord Handbook for those looking for off-campus housing.
42 Off-campus living: what to look for in roommates, landlords
Northern Iowan 92:44, p.11
Tips on living off campus.
43 General activism and unrest on and off campus
A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.278
President Maucker attempts to work with students to deal with civil rights and discrimination concerns; students stage march in Cedar Falls; photo.
44 Enlarging and beautifying the campus and physical plant
A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.44
President Latham's construction and landscaping programs prosper despite the Depression; photo.
45 Tenants and landlords face off
Northern Iowan 90:3, p.1
Landlords and tenants express views at panel discussion.
46 Rights, responsibilities for both parties
Northern Iowan 90:3, p.8
Tips on good landlord and tenant relationship.
47 The Other Side of the Coin
Northern Iowan 88:44, p.2
Reacts to possible Des Moines law regarding landlords and tenants suspected of law violation.
48 All landlords are not as trustworthy as you think
Northern Iowan 88:13, p.2
Relates experience of renting apartment.
49 There is more to worry about than just finals in the spring; Subleasing is a headache for some students
Northern Iowan 87:55, p.11
Students talk about their experiences in subletting their apartments.
50 Students opinions differ on off-campus living
Northern Iowan 87:44, p.17
Students offer their views of living both on and off campus.