Ross Vet School Student Housing

Off-campus student housing on the “Ross reviewed” list meets the following requirements:

1. Properties have been inspected by Ross Vet security and housing personnel and meet the minimum guidelines for safety and security. The safety features include, but are not limited to, security bars on windows and doors, outdoor lighting, and security cameras. For complete guidelines for “Ross reviewed” properties, contact the Housing Department.
2. Properties are located in Ross Vet security “patrol zones” and are within a short distance of Ross Vet security in case of an emergency.
3. Property landlords have proven to be responsive to tenant’s needs and fair in the management of the rental process

Listed properties are reviewed at least once every two years to assure compliance with Ross Vet guidelines. Listings and landlords that do not appear on the Ross Reviewed list have not yet been reviewed or they have been denied listing for non-compliance with Ross Vet’s minimum standards. Properties not on the approval list may be located outside the Ross Vet security patrol zones or present other risks.

You may find your own accommodations through rental management agencies, websites, word of mouth, or other sources, but Ross Vet strongly encourages you to select off-campus housing from the “Ross reviewed” list. Regardless of how the property was found, 
you are responsible for diligently evaluating any potential properties, landlords, and roommates.

To assure Ross Vet can be as responsive as possible to student safety, regardless of where students choose to live, having accurate local address information is critical. You are required to submit your local address to Ross Vet and proactively inform the school of any change of address. This assures accurate information on all students in case of an emergency or natural disaster.

Please note that if complications arise between students and landlords—whether or not the property is Ross reviewed—or if there are complications between roommates, those issues are the sole responsibility of the students involved.

Questions about housing policies should be directed to the RUSVM Housing Department.

ROSS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE MAKES NO GUARANTEE OR WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO THE CONDITION, CLEANLINESS OR LOOK OF THE LISTED PROPERTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ARISING BY LAW, CUSTOM, PRIOR ORAL OR WRITTEN STATEMENTS, BY ROSS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE, OR OTHERWISE.

ALL STUDENTS NEED TO CARRY OUT THEIR OWN DUE DILIGENCE OF THE LISTED PROPERTIES TO DETERMINE IF THE LISTED PROPERTIES SATISFY THE STUDENT’S NEEDS.

RUSVM WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR (1) ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, (2) COMMERCIAL LOSS OF ANY KIND (INCLUDING LOSS OF BUSINESS OR PROFITS), OR (3) LOSS, DAMAGE OR EXPENSE DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING FROM THIS AGREEMENT; BASED UPON BREACH OF WARRANTY, BREACH OF CONTRACT, WHETHER OR NOT RUSVM HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE OR LOSS.

***To secure housing requires entering into an agreement with a property manager/ landowner. Legal counsel can offer the best guidance on a lease or agreement. Therefore, a renter should seek legal counsel before signing a lease or entering into an agreement and at any time during the tenancy agreement. The Off Campus Housing Policy can be found in the RUSVM Student Handbook.