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At Vermont Law and Graduate School, responsibility for arranging off-campus housing falls upon the students. To assist you in this process, we mntn a rental database that landlords use to list their properties online. The database is updated regularly, allowing you to filter by criteria such as bedroom count, location, pet allowance, and price.
Arranging Housing Visits:
We encourage scheduling property viewings with landlords well ahead of your arrival on campusideally 3-5 days in advanceespecially if you plan a visit before the academic year begins, which typically starts late August.
The Student Bar Association SBA at Vermont Law and Graduate School offers a roommate finder database designed to match students based on their housing needs, lifestyle preferences, and other criteria. This tool helps facilitate connections for compatible roommates or shared living arrangements.
To access the SBA Housing Committee’s resources, including the roommate finder service, please reach out directly to them via our contact page using your student eml address.
In compliance with Vermont Department of Labor and Industry's fire prevention guidelines:
Smoke Alarms: Install interconnected hard-wired smoke alarms with battery backup outside sleeping areas on each floor of the dwelling. These must be installed by a licensed electrician and positioned to ensure all occupants are awakened in case of a fire.
Egress Windows: Ensure each bedroom has an egress window with a minimum size of 5.7 square feet and a sill height not exceeding 44 inches from the floor to allow for firefighter access during rescue operations.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters GFCIs: Place GFCI outlets in wet areas, kitchens near sinks, and outdoor receptacles within 6 feet of bathrooms.
Wiring Standards: Mntn safe wiring systems including appropriate fuses if fuse panels, a sufficient service size, and an adequate number of receptacles to prevent the need for extension cords.
Heating Plants: Inspect annually heating plants by qualified oil or gas technicians for reasonable safety and proper mntenance.
Wood-Burning Installations: Ensure wood-burning installations have proper clearances from walls and vents, placed on a non-combustible base.
Strcase Requirements: Str tread depth should not exceed 8 inches with risers no more than 10 inches high; circular handrls are required either to one side or both sides of the strcase.
Balustrades: Guardrls must be at least 36 inches tall, and balusters should have spacing no greater than 4 inches.
Mud Season Preparation: Choose a residence on a paved road or Class 3 or better road to minimize mud season challenges. Inquire about school bus routes as roads used by these buses receive priority for plowing and mntenance.
Winter and Snow Management: Discuss snow removal responsibilities with your landlord beforehand, including whether automatic plowing is included in rent payments and the designated parking area if you anticipate a storm. Consider using front-wheel drive vehicles, even if not living on dirt road properties; for remote locations, a 4WD vehicle might be necessary.
Mowing Arrangements: For homes surrounded by lawns or fields, clarify with your landlord who is responsible for mowing and confirm the frequency in the lease agreement.
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