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THE ins and ouTsof lEasing
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find THE BEsT aPaRTmEnT WiTH THEsE HElPful TiPs
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2011LOOKLEARNLEASE
presentsTHE DAILY COUGAR®
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4 cost of moving
WHaT’s insidE:
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16 ikEa has it all 18 The cat’s Back
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sTaffLook, Learn, Lease! Editor Jack Wehman
Look, Learn, Lease! Design Jorge Robles
Look, Learn, Lease! Writers Arianna Hurst
aBouT lll!Look, Learn, Lease! is a production of The Daily Cougar, the official stu-dent newspaper of the University of Houston. © 2011 University of Houston Student Publications. No part of this magazine may be reprinted without the permission of the Director of Student Publications.
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Have you fulfilled the terms of your lease?
• If you move out early, you’ll probably be respon-
sible for various charges described in your lease,
along with any damages to the property.
• This may include a reletting fee (a charge to com-
pensate the property for costs it will incur in trying
to lease your apartment to someone else) and
the full amount of rent due during the remainder
of your lease term (If your apartment is rented to
someone else, you’ll get credit for any rent paid that
would have been due during your initial lease term.)
Have you considered costs you’ll incur for new
deposits?
• If you’ll be renting somewhere else, you’ll need to
pay another security deposit, and any animal deposit
if the property allows animals and you have a pet.
• You may also have to pay deposits for utilities
if you are moving to a new town or changing
providers.
Have you factored in costs for transferring your
existing utilities and services?
• If you are moving within the same utility service
area, you may still have to pay a fee to transfer your
service or establish service at your new location.
Whatever your reason for thinking about making a move, you need
to keep in mind the costs you’re likely to have. Factor these costs into any decision you make about moving.
making THE movE(Adapted from an article written by the Texas Apartment Association)
i nEEd To movE.
WHaT’s iT going To
cosT?
Have you added up the hard costs of moving?
• You may need to hire movers or rent a truck or
other equipment to make your move.
• You may also need to buy boxes, packing materi-
als, tape and other supplies, or offer food and drink
to friends you enlist to help you.
Have you considered other costs you may incur?
• Will you need to kennel a pet during the move,
or stay in a hotel while you look for a place to live
or wait for movers to arrive with your belongings?
• Will you spend money on meals, phone calls or
other items while you wait to complete the move?
• Will you need to spend additional funds on
transportation if your new home requires a longer
commute from school?
How much time will you invest in moving?
• Will you need to use vacation time or sick days to
pack and unpack?
• If you are self-employed or don’t have paid vaca-
tion or sick leave, can you afford to miss work?
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O ne of the most important decisions a
person makes is finding a place to live.
If you are renting, you will sign a lease, which
is a legal obligation to live someplace and pay
rent for a certain length of time (usually six
months or a year). There are very few excep-
tions in which a lease can be broken.
If you have signed a TAA lease, the rental
property owner or the company managing the
property or the apartment locator service you
used must be a member of the local apart-
ment association governing that area. TAA
affiliates are often available to advise you and
are located in the cities listed on the front
panel of this brochure. The Texas Apartment
Association refers all resident disputes to the
local apartment association governing the
property concerned. The Houston Apartment
Association’s Resident Relations Department
and renters’ resources can be found at
www.haaonline.org. The Texas Apartment
Association encourages and supports fair
housing laws. It is illegal to discriminate in
housing because of race, color, religion, sex,
disability, familial status or national origin.
If you are a first-time renter, or would like
lEaRn To lEasE: HoW To avoid sTREss and gET a nEW aPaRTmEnT
BEfoRE You
movE in
Summer 2011 • Look, Learn, Lease! 7
more information about
selecting your rental home
and your responsibilities and
rights as a renter, visit www.
taa.org and enroll in our free
online Renting 101 program.
When you fill out an applicationOnce you find a place where
you want to live, you will be
required to fill out a rental
application. In most cases, you
will be charged an application
fee to cover the cost of run-
ning credit checks, verifying
rental histories, etc. This fee is
non-refundable.
You may also be asked to pay
an application deposit. This
deposit is applied toward
your security deposit if your
application is approved. If it
is not, the deposit is refund-
able in most cases. However,
depending on the application
you fill out, the deposit may
not be refunded if you are
accepted but decide not to
move in, you fail to tell the
truth on your application, or
for certain other reasons. If
an owner in bad faith fails to
timely return an application
deposit, the owner may be
liable for a civil penalty of
$100, three times the amount
of the application deposit and
reasonable attorney’s fees.
There is no statutory deadline
for return of an application
deposit.
Make sure you know the
owner’s rental qualifying cri-
teria before you complete
an application. An owner is
required to make such rental
criteria available to you. Texas
law provides that a rental
applicant will be presumed
to be rejected at the end
of the seventh day after the
owner receives a completed
rental application or ap-
plication deposit, unless the
owner notifies the applicant
of acceptance by that time.
If the seventh day falls on a
Saturday, Sunday or holiday,
the deadline for notifying
an applicant of acceptance
is extended until the end of
the next day following the
Saturday, Sunday or holiday.
Avoiding problemsMost disagreements between
residents and rental housing
owners or managers occur
because of misunderstand-
ings about the obligations
taken on by each party when
apartments or other rental
housing is leased.
The best ways to avoid problems are to:1. Read your lease carefully
before signing.
2. Ask questions about any-
thing that is unclear.
3. Put everything in writing,
including agreements, notices
and requests.
After you sign the lease, make sure you get a copyKeep a copy signed by you
and the owner or manager.
The lease is the most impor-
tant set of rules to follow if
you have a disagreement. Also
keep a copy of the apart-
ment or rental housing rules
(sometimes called “commu-
nity policies”).
“If An OWnEr
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W hen your lease term is up, or you must move for some reason, it is
important that you take proper steps to ensure that you have fulfilled your end of your lease contract. The following infor-mation may be helpful as you prepare to move out of your rental home.
If you must move before your lease expiresImmediately notify the manager and offer to help
find a new resident. Normally you still will be li-
able for all of the rent for the remainder of the
unexpired lease term even if you’ve quit school,
changed jobs, lost a roommate, etc., but sometimes
this can be worked out if you find a replacement.
You may also be responsible for a reletting
fee if the lease provides for one. This fee is a
liquidated amount for damages to compensate
the owner for the time and expense incurred
in finding a new resident.
Members of the military or new enlistees may
be eligible to terminate their lease without
penalty if deployed or receiving a permanent
change of station.
Victims of domestic violence may also be able
to terminate their lease without penalty, upon
showing a court order (or other documenta-
tion specified by state law) to the property
owner.
If you have not paid your rent1. You can be given a notice to vacate and the
owner may pursue an eviction. (See “Major
Packing uP and
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steps in the eviction process.”)
2. You can be sued for unpaid
rent and attorney’s fees (if the
lease so provides).
If you have moved prior to
the end of your lease term,
the amount of any court judg-
ment against you for future,
unpaid rents must be reduced
by the amount that the next
resident pays in rent for your
unexpired lease term.
3. Most leases allow the
management to enter and
seize items such as TVs, radios,
cameras, sports equipment,
certain furniture, etc., for
non-payment of rent. Such
provision is valid only if it is
underlined or in bold print in
your lease. Without a written
lease that specifically gives this
right of seizure, the manager
must go to court to seize the
property.
You cannot be permanently
locked out of your apart-
ment for failure to pay rent.
However, the manager may
change your locks when your
rent is overdue. But advance
written notice must be given
before the lockout occurs and
you must be given the op-
portunity to pay your past due
rent. After the lockout occurs,
written notice must be left on
the door telling where the key
can be picked up at any hour
regardless of whether the
overdue rent has been paid.
To help assure return of your security deposit1. Before you leave, give
whatever written notice your
lease requires. Most leases
require at least a 30-day writ-
ten notice before the end of
your lease term. Your security
deposit cannot be kept for
failure to give such notice un-
less the provision requiring it
is underlined or in bold type
in the lease.
2. You must stay for the full
term of your lease.
3. You must give written
notice of your forwarding
address.
4. You must not be delinquent
in your rent when you move
out.
5. You must leave the prem-
ises in a clean condition and
comply with any other lease
provisions regarding security
deposit refund.
6. You cannot deduct the
amount of the security deposit
from your last month’s rent. If
you do so, you can be sued for
three times the amount of the
deposit plus attorney’s fees.
7. If possible, go through your
apartment or other rental
property with the manager to
check its condition against the
“move-in” inventory checklist.
8. Within 30 days of your
move-out, your security de-
posit or an itemized descrip-
tion of deductions must be
mailed to you. If you don’t
receive a refund or explana-
tion postmarked within the
30-day period, you may sue for
three times the amount ille-
gally held, plus attorney’s fees
and a $100 fine.
What can be deducted from your security deposit?1. Any charge specified in the
lease or any charge resulting
from your breaking the lease.
2. Charges for damages, wear
and tear resulting from negli-
gence, carelessness, accident or
abuse on your part. “Normal
wear and tear” items cannot
be deducted.
3. Unpaid rent and other
unpaid charges listed in your
lease, such as those for late
rent payment, returned checks,
missing furniture or fixtures,
unreturned keys, etc.
4. The reasonable cost of
cleaning if you fail to properly
clean before you leave. Many
rental properties have written
cleaning instructions for you
to follow.
5. Any deduction must be
listed in a written description
and itemization mailed to you
on or before 30 days after
you leave. However, there is
no obligation that you be fur-
nished this information if you
have not paid all of your rent
or if you have not given your
forwarding address in writing.
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repairs, inform the manager in writing and
keep a dated copy.
The law requires in nearly every instance that
the owner must repair security devices and
conditions that materially affect the health
and safety of the ordinary resident. Give the
manager written notice of the needed repairs,
and keep a dated copy. If you don’t receive a
response within a reasonable time, re-notify the
manager orally and in writing. If you still don’t
get a response, you may have legal grounds to
exercise statutory rights of lease termination,
compulsory repairs, damages, penalties, third-
party repair and deduct, and attorney’s fees.
(Instead of giving two separate written notices,
you can give a single notice by certified mail,
return receipt requested.)
Specific procedures must be followed for statu-
tory remedies, and disregarding those proce-
dures can expose you to a civil damages suit
against you by the owner. Repairs of problems
resulting in mere discomfort or inconvenience
are not covered by the statute. The city building
inspector’s office or county health department
can be of some help if the condition violates
state statutes or local housing codes regarding
safety and sanitation.
In the City of Houston, you can contact 3-1-1
(the City’s help line) to reach the Apartment
Inspection Division and request an inspection.
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Hail To THE cougaRsE ach fall, the University of Houston welcomes
students to campus with a celebratory roar.
For many students, the first week of class can be
challenging or intimidating.
With that in mind, the university hosts Cougars First Impressions (CFI) and The Cat’s Back Event.
During the first two days of the fall semester,
Aug. 22-23, more than 500 CFI staff volunteers
assist students by answering questions, providing
directions and distributing free bottles of water
at different locations around campus.
The Cat’s Back event, this year themed “Be
One,” is an afternoon of activities designed to
entertain, inform and inspire.
This year, The Cat’s Back is on Wednesday, Aug.
24 at the University Center.
This event is now in its ninth year, and faculty
and staff members are encouraged to help
make this a day to remember for both new
and returning students.
A full schedule of Cat’s Back related events will
be available soon at www.uh.edu/thecatsback.
“The excitement and anticipation for this
event continues to grow, it offers students the
perfect opportunity to make friends, have fun
and learn what Cougar pride is all about.”
- Keith T. Kowalka
Assistant Vice President for Student
Development
Chair, Cat’s Back
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Let your next Apartment Complex
Have it All!
1. Check to see how much advance notice you
must give before moving at the end of your
lease term. (A 30-day written notice is most
common when rent is paid monthly. However,
some properties may require more notice.)
2. Look for security deposit refund restrictions.
3. Look for your rental housing owner’s obliga-
tion to make needed repairs. (A requirement
for diligence is common.)
4. Be sure to read any cleaning instructions.
(Cleaning costs can usually be deducted from
your security deposit if you fail to follow
instructions.)
5. Check on prohibitions against subletting or
keeping animals. (Written permission is usually
required. Also, there is usually an extra deposit
for animals.)
6. Ask the manager to write in and initial
any oral agreements or changes in the lease
that are agreed to by you and the owner’s
representative.
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S E A D R Y O U IN I C K E L S I G N E D U PI D O L O V E N T E E N SP E R E N E C K S L E D SE R N E G E T S P O T
Summer 2011 • Look, Learn, Lease! 23
Broadway Square Apartment Homes blends the charm and elegance of classic architecture with
attractive interior features
2 Free Accent Walls... to really showcase
your personality.
Reduced Application Fee... so you can buy your friends pizza for helping you move.
5% Discount Off Lowest Priced Special... maybe you can afford a spring break vacation this year after all.
Huge Closets... to shove your huge textbooks into and still have room for clothes.
11 Swimming Pools... to hang out with friends,
work on projects, and get that golden tan.
& rates are starting at $399 875 Broadway Street
Houston, Texas 77061(866) 722-0352www.broadwaysquareapts.com
WE DO ACCEPT ALL FINANCIAL AID
Community Features:
Student Only Promos:
BUY THE ROOM THE 51” HDTV IS ON US!
Beige padded microfiber 6 piece living room with many throw pillows
INCLUDESSofa + chaise + ottoman + swivel chair +
TV console + 51”SAMSUNG HDTV
51” HDTVwith purhcase
*Must bring this ad to qualify for this purchase. Offer cannot be combined with any other purchase. Offer expires Sept. 30, 2011.
HOUSTON SUGAR LAND 4989 Sweetwater Blvd. 281.491.9988 • GREENSPOINT 15861 N. Freeway I-45 N 281.875.1720 • MEMORIAL 10516 Old Katy Road 713.465.1111 • SHARPSTOWN 7301 Clarewood Rd. 713.981.8899 • WEBSTER Super
Store 19801 Gulf Freeway I-45 S 281.554.9200 • HUMBLE 20424 Highway 59 N 281.446.6622HOUSTON CLEARANCE CENTER 171 North Sam Houston Parkway (behind Greenspoint Mall) 281.873.8844
SAN ANTONIO Mega Showroom 555 Southwest Loop 410 (exit Hwy 151) 210.680.8899BEAUMONT 4455 Eastex Freeway 4093899.4100 DEL RIO 900 Veterans Blvd. 830.775.1900