Local Amenities (pdf) »

This list consists of local businesses such as shopping centers, banks, cell phone companies and other businesses.

Your rights as a renter

The California Supreme Court has ruled that you have the right to a habitable dwelling. This means your landlord has a legal obligation to repair items that affect the home's livability, including: Fixing broken stoves, pipes, unsafe stairwells and other hazards in a reasonable amount of time, which is usually defined as days.

You also have the right to privacy. Your landlord cannot enter the rental property without 24 hours notice or your consent.

Here are some links to more sites that cover renter's rights:

• California Department of Consumer Affairs
• California Department of Consumer Affairs: Tenant's Rights Handbook
• U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development's Renter's page

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Find a roommate

The Housing Office hosts a Roommate and Quick Listing Board, located on the 2nd floor of the Jolly Giant Commons. You can also go online to view roommates-wanted ads in Humboldt County, via craigslist.

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Public transportation

Beginning in the fall of 2007, Humboldt State students can use their Jack Pass to ride all Eureka Transit, Redwood Transit and Arcata & Mad River Transit Service (AMRTS) buses for free.

There are plenty of ways to get around town without a car of your own. Humboldt is filled with pristine biking trails, both for commuting and adventuring. We also have full-service bus lines, taxis and more.

• Arcata & Mad River Transit Service covers the Arcata and Mad River areas. (unofficial site)
• Eureka Transit Service provides transportation within the city of Eureka and outlying neighborhoods, such as Cutten and Pine Hill.
• Humboldt Transit Authority provides buses from Trinidad to Garberville, with stops at Humboldt State and College of the Redwoods along the way.
• Alternative Transportation provides a free ride-share service, nationwide.

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U-haul Locations

7081 Samoa

Arcata, CA 95521

(707) 822-8980

3197 Allance Rd

Arcata, CA 95521

(707) 825-7882

32220 Jacobs Ave

Eureka, CA 95501

(707) 445-2058

2332 2nd Street

Eureka, CA 95501

(707) 268-0863

1232 5th Street

Eureka, CA 95501

(707) 445-3566

1968 Central Ave

McKinleyville, CA 95519

(707) 840-0481

2330 Central Ave #3

McKinleyville, CA 95519

(707) 840-0701

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Storage Facilities (pdf) »

Contains a contact list and map of storage facilities in the local community.

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Rental Insurance

Insurance is a good idea to protect your possessions against theft or loss related to a natural disaster. Your local bank may help with this; if not, there are sites below that can.

National Student Services Inc

1-800-256-6774

Farmers Insurance

615 11 St

Arcata, CA 95521

(707) 822-2421

Allstate

1989 Harrison Ave

Eureka, CA 95501

(707) 444-3066

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