Duke University: When might a private landlord require a co-signer?

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Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15T19:41:05.489Z. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.

Duke says a student who cannot prove the landlord’s income requirements independently will likely need a co-signer; not all landlords accept one, and international students should expect many properties to require a U.S.-based or U.S.-citizen co-signer.