Free tools for UT students to check your lease, see the real rent, get repairs done and get your deposit back
What you can do here
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“Only three beds left!” Before you sign, know what happens if a roommate backs out or the building isn't finished.
Add your lease and we highlight risky clauses in plain English, including delay-of-occupancy terms.
Amenity fees, tech packages, parking and utility overages all get added on.
Enter the rent and every fee to see what each building really costs per month.
In Texas, your right to repairs starts when the landlord gets written notice.
Answer a few questions and get a formal, dated repair request letter ready to send.
The clock starts once they have your forwarding address in writing. Bad-faith withholding can cost a landlord $100 plus 3× the amount.
Check whether the deadline has passed and create a demand letter that cites Texas law.
Tools get you organized. These folks can advise you
30 days after move-out, as long as you've given a forwarding address in writing.
Read the delay-of-occupancy section of your lease and document everything in writing. Legal Services for Students can advise on your lease.
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