Issued by Office of International Student Services Revised January 2010 table of contents



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Signing the Lease:


Your lease is a CONTRACT and is BINDING. It may be impossible to “change your mind” later without significant costs to you. If you move out prior to the end of the lease, you may be responsible for the remaining rent (the full 12 months), and/or you may be asked to assist the landlord in finding a new tenant. Many leases do not allow the tenant to sublease the apartment. (Subleasing is allowing someone else to live in your apartment and charging them rent that you then pay to the landlord.)
You can expect clauses regarding:

  • Duration (ex: February 1, 2009 to January 31, 2010)

  • Where/when rent is due and form of payment accepted

  • Notice-of-termination provision (under what conditions the lease may be terminated)

  • Responsibility for repairs (Who will fix the broken sink? Will it be done before I move in? What does “as is” mean?)


Make sure you know what is or is not included:

  • Utilities (gas, electricity, water/sewer, phone, TV cable)

  • Repairs (who will fix and PAY for a burst water pipe? Etc.)

  • Parking (Is parking assigned? Does it cost extra?)

  • Trash/Recycling (How often and where is trash collected? Is there a charge?)

  • Make sure you know what is or is not allowed:

    • Pets, number of occupants, quiet hours, limitations on activities

  • Applications cannot be denied based on:

    • Race, sex/gender, national origin, age

Advice about Renting a Room, Apartment or House:





    1. Know who to call in the event of an emergency. Get the landlord’s name, address, email address and telephone number.




    1. Inspect the property carefully before you sign the lease. Take plenty of time to check EVERYTHING. Check the working condition of windows, appliances, water taps and drains, heating and cooling systems, security systems and locks, etc. Have repairs made before you move in or document the repairs that are needed.




    1. Protect your security deposit. Most landlords require that you put down a security deposit. This amount of money is often the value of one or two months rent. This deposit can be withheld from you if you do not meet the conditions that are outlines in the lease. New Jersey law regulates how much of the security deposit a landlord may collect and when the deposit must be returned to the tenant.




    1. Prepare to comply with the termination provision. Try to get a lease for the exact period of time you need the housing. Understand the policy about subleasing. When you are planning to move out, give the proper amount of notification (one month, two months, etc.) to the landlord.




    1. Pay your rent in full and on time. Be sure to find out how and where to pay the rent (By mail? In person? Personal check? Money Order?)




    1. Be prepared for accidents. Have the landlord correct small problems such as wiring and loose rugs. Obtain renters insurance for theft and damage.




    1. Know your rights. You have the right to privacy, quiet enjoyment, a habitable home, nondiscrimination, and to express your opinions in an appropriate manner.

Adapted for use with permission of The Office of International Education at Carnegie Mellon University.

Mail

Mail can be posted at the Post Office or put into blue postal boxes located on-campus and in most residential areas. Both domestic and international stamps can be purchased at the bookstore or at the local post office.





Teaneck: Hackensack New Milford

751 Palisade Avenue 226 State Street 1055 River Road




(201) 836-6912 (201) 646-9736 (201) 692-3951
Addressing mail Do’s and Don’ts:
DO

- A. Put the correct postage on the upper right corner of the envelope.

- B. Include your return address on the upper left corner of the envelope.

- C. Include the name of the country if mailing outside the US.


DON’T

- A. Use foreign characters.

- B. Use only a first name.
There are many ways to send packages, other than through the Post Office, including: UPS, DHL, and FEDEX. Rates can vary. When shipping overseas, inquire about Air Cargo. Depending on the destination, size and weight of the box, this could be less expensive.
Below are the locations of several shipping companies:

FEDEX DHL UPS

80 E Atlantic St 100 Wesley St. 492 C Cedar Lane

Hackensack South Hackensack Teaneck

(201) 880-9625 800) 225-5345 (201) 836-8777

Entertainment

Check with the Information Booth in the Student Union Building to find out what is happening on-campus. You should also look out for flyers on the various bulletin boards located around campus. The Equinox, the campus newspaper, is also a good source of information for campus happenings.


For off-campus entertainment in New Jersey and New York City, check local newspapers. The Friday edition and the Sunday Arts and Leisure section of the New York Times give a listing of different events going on in New York City.
The Wednesday edition of the Bergen Record has a Community section, which lists local community events. The Friday edition has a Previews section, which lists different events going on in the New Jersey and New York area.
The Thursday edition of the Star Ledger has a local community calendar, and the Friday edition has a statewide weekend calendar.


Movie Theaters:
Many theaters have discount rates for “First Shows” or “Twilight Shows” which start around 4pm. Check the local paper or call the theater for the current listing of movies, times and cost. Some theaters offer discounts to students when you show a valid student ID card. Below are some of the movie theaters in the area.



Cedar Lane Cinemas

503 Cedar Lane

Teaneck

(201) 836-3334
AMC Loews

75 Challenger Road

Ridgefield Park, NJ‎

(888) 262-4386‎

AMC Garden State 16

Garden State Plaza Mall

Rte 4 & 17

Paramus


(973) 614-0644




Some useful links for checking show times, online ticketing and reading movie reviews:



  • www.fandango.com

  • www.amcentertainment.com

  • www.flixster.com



Outdoor Activities and Sports:

Hiking and Nature Trails


Bergen County Zoo and Park

Van Saun Park

260 Forest Avenue

Paramus


(201) 262-3771
Ringwood State Park

1304 Floatsburg Rd.

Ridgewood

(973) 962-7031
State Parks


Liberty State Park

Jersey City

(201) 915 3400

www.libertystatepark.com
Ramapo Mt. State Forest

Oakland


(973) 962-7031

Skiing


Campgaw Mountain Ski Resort

Mahwah


(201) 327-7800

Ice Skating & Roller Skating


Ice House
111 Midtown Bridge Rd. Hackensack
(201) 487-8444

(has an ice rink and a roller rink)
Golf



Overpeck Golf Course

Foot of E. Cedar Lane

Teaneck


(201) 837-3029

Bowling



Bowler City

85 Midtown Bridge Approach

Hackensack

(201) 343-3545

YMCA

360 Main Street

Hackensack

(201) 487-6600

(has a swimming pool and a gym)

Beaches



Belmar

www.njbelmar.com

Pt. Pleasant (Jenkinson’s Boardwalk)

http://www.jenkinsons.com
(Check website for directions)



Shopping Malls and Museums:


Malls:

Bergen Mall

Route 4 West and Forest Avenue

Paramus


(201) 845-4050

Garden State Plaza Mall

Intersection of Rt. 4 & 17

Paramus


(201) 843-2121

Paramus Park Mall

700 Paramus Park

Paramus


(201) 261-8000

Riverside Square Mall

Rt. 4 W & Hackensack Ave.

Hackensack

(201) 489-3606


Museums :
New Jersey:

Aviation Hall of Fame

Teterboro

(201) 288-6344



Bergen Museum
of Art and Science

25 East Salem Street

Hackensack

(201) 752-4333
New York:

Metropolitan Museum

of Art

1000 Fifth Avenue

at 82nd Street

New York


(212) 535-7710

Museum of Natural History

Central Park West

and 79th Street

New York

(212) 769-5100



Guggenheim Museum

575 Broadway

at Prince Street

New York

(212) 423-3500





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