Student Legal Services strives to educate tenants on their rights and responsibilities throughout the renting process. Students can take proactive steps to protect themselves from being taken advantage of by landlords and property managers. If you have questions about your renting situation, contact Student Legal Services or another attorney.

The information below is accurate to the authors’ knowledge at the time it was written. This is general information and is not a substitute for legal advice.

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Finding the Right Unit

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Before You Move In

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Moving in

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Living in Your Rental Unit

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Lease Termination and Eviction

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Moving Out and Security Deposits