The College recognizes that there are mutual benefits if faculty and employees live near the center of campus life. Consequently, properties acquired adjacent to the campus are maintained to accommodate new employees moving to the Easton area. The College currently owns a limited number of apartments and houses that are available for rent to employees of the College. The College housing rental program is administered through the Business Services office in Finance & Business. The program is designed to aid newly appointed faculty and administrator personnel in their transition to the College by providing temporary housing. Because the intent is to aid in a transition, housing is made available for a maximum of seven years.
It should be noted, however, that housing is the employee’s, not the College’s, responsibility. While the Rental Property office does not assume the responsibility for finding rental units for new appointees, the College has contracted with a local realtor able to show the available College’s properties and properties owned by others to prospective tenants.
College-owned housing is not guaranteed with availability awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. If interested, employees should complete the Interest Form indicating needs and move-in date desired to be included on the list of interested employees. As properties become available, the property is offered to the first name on the list if the property fits his/her need.
Information on Housing Rentals:
- All house rentals are unfurnished. While the College is working to provide washers, dryers, refrigerators, and dishwashers in rentals, not all units have been updated at this time.
- All maintenance and repairs for the dwelling are provided by the College.
- Employees are required to use payroll deduction for their monthly rent.
- A security deposit of $800 is required as well as a pet deposit of $300, if applicable.
- Tenants are responsible for all utilities (cable/internet, heat, electric, water, sewer, and trash). Note that effective July 1, 2018, the sewer and trash fees will be incorporated into the rental fee.
- Tenants are responsible for lawn maintenance and snow removal.
Information on Apartment Rentals:
- While unfurnished, apartments are equipped with a refrigerator. While the College is working to provide washers, dryers, and dishwashers in rentals, not all units have been updated at this time.
- All maintenance and repairs for the dwelling are provided by the College.
- Employees are required to use payroll deduction for their monthly rent.
- A security deposit of $400 is required as well as a pet deposit of $300, if applicable.
- Tenants are responsible for the following cable/internet and electric utilities. Heat, water, sewer and trash fees are included in the rental fee.
- Lawn maintenance and snow removal will be performed by Facilities Operations.
Prospective Tenant Information:
Current Tenant Information:
- Contact the following for repair and maintenance issues:
- Normal Business Hours – Facilities Operations main desk at (610) 330-5373
- Outside Normal Business Hours – Public Safety non-emergency desk at (610) 330-5330
- Non-maintenance questions for current tenants regarding rentals should contact Ryan Snyder at (610) 330-5132 or rentals@lafayette.edu.