Check out our updated "Guide to Off-Campus Living."

90 second video explaining the basic information you need to know before signing a lease.

90 second video covering the basics of inspecting potential rental properties. 

ODUPD takes on the Mannequin Challenge to teach students about securing their personal belongings.

Before moving into an off-campus property, take some time to check out the crime statistics of that neighborhood.

Check out some important safety tips for living safely off-campus.

Check out the ODU safety tips video!

Video about the City of Norfolk's Rent Ready Norfolk program for Renters. Learn more about the comprehensive and voluntary program designed to assist  renters in ODU and around the City of Norfolk.

Video about the City of Norfolk's new Rent Ready Norfolk program. Learn more about the new initiative from the City of Norfolk to improve rental properties in the ODU footprint.

Short video explaining the Norfolk Cares Call Center, a resource for Norfolk residents to report non-emergency issues directly to the City of Norfolk. Students are encouraged to use the free service. (757) 664-6510 | http://www.norfolk.gov/311CallCenter/

Video about the City of Norfolk's Department of Neighborhood Development Rent Ready Norfolk program. Learn more about how Rent Ready Norfolk's helps to improve rental properties in the ODU footprint and around Norfolk.

Video about the City of Norfolk's Rent Ready Norfolk program for Landlords and Property Managers. Learn more about the comprehensive and voluntary program designed to assist both landlords and renters in the City of Norfolk.

As a landlord and/or property manager, you are responsible for knowing applicable laws as well as local ordinances. If you have not already, we encourage you to familiarize yourself with the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, the text of which can be found here: https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacodepopularnames/virginia-residential-landlord-and-tenant-act/

If you are a landlord in the City of Norfolk, we also encourage you to read this letter from the City of Norfolk regarding zoning for single family residences.

Get in touch with your local community and join your local Civic League. Click the link above to get the name of your local President and meeting information to get involved!