Questions to Ask 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. ___swimming pool ___laundry room ___social room ___exercise room
    ___game room ___parking ___bicycle storage ___pest control service ___other_________________________________________________
  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.
    • What is the neighborhood school my child(ren) will attend? _______________________
    • How near is it? _____________________________________________________
  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: