Built by students, for students
We got tired of losing deposits, dodging scam listings, and scrolling through random group chats at 2 a.m. So we built the platform we wish existed when we were looking for a place to live.
Student housing
is broken
Every September, thousands of students scramble through the same broken process. It shouldn't be this hard to find a safe place to live.
Scattered everywhere
Listings scattered across social media groups, classifieds, and random group chats. No single source of truth. No way to compare. No way to verify.
Scam landlords
No verification means anyone can post a listing. Students lose hundreds — sometimes thousands — to fake ads and phantom deposits every single year.
I lost $800 to a fake listing on Facebook. No way to get it back. No one to call. I just had to move on and find somewhere else.
Sketchy leases
Handshake deals, missing damage clauses, and terms that violate tenancy law. Most students don't know their rights until it's too late.
Hidden fees and lost deposits
Deposits sent via e-transfer with no paper trail. Move-out disputes with no documentation. Students eat the cost and move on.
of students report being misled or
losing money during their housing search
Source: UBCO Student Housing Survey, 2025 (n=120)
What Vonulo does
differently
Verified landlords
Every landlord submits government-issued ID and proof of property ownership before they can list. No anonymous posts. No fake listings. Every identity checked before a single student sees their property.
Digital leases
Legally compliant lease agreements, signed digitally. Every clause checked against tenancy law.
Secure deposits
Deposits held in escrow until you've signed and moved in. Fully documented, fully protected.
Roommate matching
Matched by schedule, budget, cleanliness, and personality — not just who responded first in a group chat.
Our values
Trust
Every landlord verified. Every deposit protected. Every interaction accountable.
Transparency
No hidden fees. No surprise clauses. You see exactly what you pay and sign.
Community
Forums, roommate matching, and a network of students who look out for each other.
Student-first
Free for students, always. Designed around your schedule, budget, and reality.
From idea to launch
Built by students,
for students
Vonulo was founded by UBCO students who experienced the frustration of finding housing firsthand. We are building the platform we wish existed.
Ready to find your place?
Join the waitlist to get early access — or list your property to reach verified student tenants.