Questions to ask when looking for off-campus housing

1. What is the rental price for the apartment? __________________________

2. How many bedrooms____/bathrooms____ does the apartment have?

3. How many tenants may (legally) share the apartment? ____________________

4. Where is the apartment? How close to campus? ________________________

5. How close is the nearest University of Texas Shuttle bus stop? ____________

6. How close is the nearest Austin Metro bus stop? _______________________

7. How often does the bus service run?

8. What utilities are included in the rent?

____heat ____a/c ____electricity ____cable hookup ____waste/garbage collection

9. Is a roommate matching service offered? _____________________________

10. Is the lease an individual lease or a joint and several lease? _______________

11. What furniture and/or appliances are in the apartment? __________________

12. What amenities are included in the rent?

13. Where is the nearest laundry? ____________________________________

14. Is there a direct bus service to the nearest grocery store? ________________

15. Who is responsible for maintenance and repairs of the apartment (landlord or tenant)?

16. Is a short term lease available (semester, six month, nine month, summer only)? ________

17. What is the price difference between a short term and a long term lease? ______________

18. Are sublets allowed? How are sublets handled? ________________________

19. Is an application fee required? ____ What is the required security deposit? ____
       Is the application fee credited to the security deposit? _________

20. For Families: Is there a play area for children? ____ How near is a public park? ____

21. For families: Where one lives determines where your children will attend school.

22. Is there a written move out policy? May I have a look at it?
       A copy? ______________________

23. What is the pet policy? ________________________________________

24. Additional notes on the apartment: