Finding Housing as a College Student
Are you a college student struggling with finding housing and facing issues with your landlord? Keep reading for tips on how to deal with your landlord and to understand your rights as a tenant.
College can be stressful as it is, what with managing finances and keeping up with school obligations, most students are constantly short on time. Dealing with an unresponsive landlord or a run down home can get very difficult for the many students who have had to move in order to attend their dream universities. Landlords are well aware that the areas around universities are highly in demand for students, therefore, they are able to rent overpriced homes that are teeming with habitability issues to students who are not aware of their rights. These landlords lure students into signing lengthy contracts that are often left unread or not understood. Below we’ve provided a few tips aimed to help you better understand your contracts and housing rights:
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Ask for clarifications of any novel terms, or consult an attorney before signing
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Keep an eye out for the leasing date and the consequences listed for moving out earlier than the date stated by the lease
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Keep communication open with your landlord and document every interaction via text or email
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If you face any pest, mold, bedbug, or habitability issues reach out to your landlord immediately. Should your landlord fail to provide adequate assistance in remedying these issues please reach out to an attorney who can assist you in proceeding with next steps
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Most importantly: Know your rights! Don’t let your landlord take advantage of your situation!
We hope that this helped you gain a better understanding of your rights. Be sure to contact the Tenants Law Firm for more information regarding your particular housing issue. We offer free consultations everyday of the week and are here to help you fight for your rights. Contact an attorney directly by filling out this form.
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