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Identify your Harvard school and destination, then compare actual apartments and how each landlord evaluates international applications.
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Check university resources; verify unit, authorized contact, documents and payee; compare commute and complete lease cost.
Confirm before you commit
Ask for costs, dates, and responsibilities in writing. Availability, accepted documents, and screening vary by property and landlord. Verify the listing, authorized representative, and payment recipient before sharing documents or money. Review the Massachusetts Attorney General’s guide for tenants and seek qualified advice for individual legal questions. Share your timing and housing needs with Rita through the rental inquiry form.
