1. Find Your Match! Fall 2011 Housing
Sponsored by
University Housing,
the Student Legal Clinic, and
the Office of Off Campus Relations

2. AFTER You Move In
Landlord’s duty to provide fit and habitable premises
Document conditions
Know the security deposit law

3. NC Security Deposit Law
Security deposit must be refunded – or a written accounting of how the deposit was used must be provided -- within 30 days of the end of the tenancy
Deposit can only be used to cover damage done to the rental unit, unpaid rent, cost of re-renting a unit if tenant breaches the lease and some utility bills
Amount withheld cannot exceed landlord’s actual damages

4. Rental Company Issues Communicate with your landlord: Payment:
In a civil and timely manner,
If you have a question,
In advance if you have to make a late payment,
If there is a problem with the rental property
Take responsibility if you have violated a policy
Payment:
Use checks
Financial aid can be applied to off-campus rent
Be aware of:
Reserved right of entry
Late fees for late payment
Do not renew lease list
Landlords know that you may make mistakes. They are more likely to work well with you if you tell the truth and take responsibility, instead of lying.

5. Questions? Kendal McDevitt Off-Campus Community Relations 828-262-8284
Karla Rusch
Student Legal Clinic