Frequently Asked Questions 🤔
Quick tips and answers to help you navigate IV BnB
Is this only for UCSB students?
Anyone can view the available listings, but you'll need a @ucsb.edu email to post listings to keep our site largely UCSB-based 💙
How do I contact someone about a listing?
Each listing shows the poster's preferred contact method (IG, #, Snap, or email). Just slide into their DMs!
How do I know the terms of the sublease?
You can find the subleasing terms of your property from your property manager's lease conditions. You can also discuss specific move-in/move-out dates and the finer details with the original lister!
What's the difference between a sublease, lease takeover, and lease add-on?
Sublease means you're temporarily taking someone's room (they're still on the lease). Takeover means you're replacing them on the lease entirely. Lease add-on means you're being added to the existing lease alongside the current tenants.
How do I report a suspicious listing or a bug?
You can report a suspicious listing by clicking the flag icon on any given listing and stating a short reason. If there is a bug or a problem with the site, shoot an email to sjang@ucsb.edu and we'll get back to you ASAP!
Can I list places outside IV?
We cover Isla Vista, Goleta near campus, UCSB-affiliated housing and downtown SB. Anything outside of that range is out of scope to keep our site local 🏝️
Still have questions?
Shoot an email at sjang@ucsb.edu 📩