<p>DS is a young freshman who just got a very nice research job at his college for the summer. He will need to be in a sublet for the summer as he has to be a dorm as a freshman and sophomore. This is in an urban area but the immediate area around the school is fine. Doesn't sound like he has any friends whom he could sublet with/from. I told him to ask and look around the campus for available sublets and I am looking on craigslist.</p>
<p>Are there any pitfalls we need to look out for? I never dealt with sublets when I was college student and that was a long, long time ago.</p>
<p>I’m sure several people will have comments on lease terms, etc. My D is looking for a summer sublet right now, and my concerns are a little different… we have been reviewing online reviews of some of the buildings she has found potential sublets in, and we have found comments on:</p>
<ul>
<li>Asbestos in the ceilings</li>
<li>Bed bugs</li>
<li>Cockroaches</li>
</ul>
<p>I told her I draw the line on the first two, due to safety risks and the desire to keep bed bugs out of my own house. Told her if she wants to share an apartment with cockroaches to save money, that is up to her.</p>
<p>I do think she is starting to see some value in paying more to stay in one of the dorms of a college in the city she is working in. She hasn’t quite decided to do it, but she is starting to see why it might cost a little more and be worth it.</p>
<p>Also, if it sounds too good to be true on Craigslist (lots of “fabulous” features with few specifics), it probably is not a legitimate posting. When she does go look at a place, D always takes someone along, does not go alone. Even if D were an S, I would recommend this.</p>
<p>I had suggested not subletting in a dorm because it’s significantly more expensive, but some of your points make me think maybe it’s worth the extra money. </p>
<p>Also, going with someone else to look is also something I had not thought of. Thank you.</p>