Renter's Resources
The Renter's Resources brochure provides information on tenant rights and
responsibilities, landlord responsibilities, things to consider when looking
over your lease (before you sign), how to deal with security deposit issues,
three ways you can be a good neighbor and resident of Oakland, and much more!
Click on the link below to download and/or print out your own copy of the
Renter's Resources brochure.
Building, Health and Safety Codes Brochure
The Building, Health and Safety Codes Brochure provides information on various
building, health, and safety codes as well as how to properly report code
violations in your apartment. The brochure also provides examples of phone
calls that can be made to various city and county agencies in order to report
a violation. Click on the link below to download and/or print out your own
copy of the Codes brochure!
Building, Health and Safety Codes Brochure
Student Guide to Finding the Perfect Off-Campus Apartment
The Student Guide to Finding the Perfect Off-Campus Apartment brochure
provides a list of sample questions to ask at critical times during an apartment
search: a) When calling to inquire about an apartment via phone, and; b) When
physically touring a potential new apartment for you and/or your friends.
These questions are important for finding out about the safety, amenities,
location, etc of a building. This brochure is useful for any student or long-term
renter searching for a new, better apartment that is safe, secure, and up-to-code!
Click on the link below to download and/or print out your own copy of the
Guide to Finding the Perfect Off-Campus Apartment.
Student Guide to Finding the Perfect Off-Campus Apartment
Pittsburgh Bureau of Building Inspection (BBI) -
Oakland Occupancy Search
The City of Pittsburgh Bureau of Building Inspection has recently added a tool to their website which allows users to search for Oakland residential occupancy data. The form on the website allows users to search for residential occupancy permits in the Oakland neighborhood. The data can be used to make sure that property owners are currently using their building in compliance with the occupancy permit issued for the site.
