Moving In
Update your Student Contact Information
Syracuse University students are required to provide to the University accurate and timely information regarding their addresses, phone numbers, and other contact information, including contact information for their parents, guardians, or others to be notified in an emergency. This policy was approved March 14, 2005.
The complete contact policy can be found HERE
How to submit your Contact Information:
- MySlice (myslice.syr.edu). Log in and select an option under "Personal Information."
- Registrar's Office, 106 Steele Hall; 315-443-2422; crecords@syr.edu.
*Please remember that changes should be update whenever
changes occur.
The most common problem for tenants is getting the landlord to fulfill his or her responsibility to make necessary repairs on the premises. If you are living with several people, identify a spokesperson for the group. When there are problems, have your spokesperson immediately contact the landlord and follow-up in writing if necessary. Do not be afraid to keep calling if the problem is not resolved. Offer to do some of the repairs if your landlord will pay for the supplies. For example, if you want to repaint the living room, offer to paint it yourself if your landlord will purchase the painting supplies.
Unfortunately, in New York State, a tenant cannot withhold rent from a landlord except under extraordinary circumstances (e.g., property becomes “dangerous to life, health, or safety of the tenant”). Therefore, the City of Syracuse Housing Code is probably the best resource if your landlord refuses to correct problem conditions in your apartment (e.g., getting your heat turned on). The Housing Code establishes property maintenance standards and describes in detail the responsibility of owners and occupants of residential property located within the City of Syracuse. Copies of the code can be obtained from the Division of Code Enforcement, 201 East Washington Street, Syracuse NY 13202. If you have questions, contact the Division of Code Enforcement at 448-8695