Signing a Housing Contract
Almost every rental situation requires you to sign a contract, often called a rental lease or agreement. This contract specifies the rental amount, the rental conditions, and your responsibilities as a tenant.
Carefully read the rental contract before you sign it. Ask questions if any of the rental terms and conditions are confusing or unclear. Be aware that you are liable for the terms of the contract once you sign it, and that these terms can seldom be changed.
For example, if you sign a contract agreeing to live in a residence for the entire academic year, but decide to move in January, you will still be held responsible for paying the rent for the months remaining on the contract.
This holds true for the SDSU residence halls, as well as private apartments and houses. Most landlords will not hesitate to sue a student in court to make them pay if they violate the terms of the rental agreement.
Do not sign a contract until you have read it thoroughly and understand it completely.
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