Look Learn Lease 2011

THE DAILY COUGAR presents

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LEARN LEASE

THE ins and outs of leasing FIND THE BEST APARTMENT WITH THESE HELPFUL TIPS

move-out checklist

MOVING TO A NEW PLACE? READ OUR HANDY TO-DO LIST

YOUR SOURCE FOR APARTMENTS, HOME ACCESSORIES & MORE

What’s inside:

4 Cost of moving 12 Bel Furniture 16 IKEA has it all 18 The Cat’s Back THE COVER

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STAFF

ABOUT LLL!

Look, Learn, Lease! Editor Jack Wehman Look, Learn, Lease! Design Jorge Robles Look, Learn, Lease! Writers Arianna Hurst

Look, Learn, Lease! is a production of The Daily Cougar, the official student newspaper of the University of Houston. © 2011 University of Houston Student Publications. No part of this magazine may be reprinted without the permission of the Director of Student Publications.

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Making the move (Adapted from an article written by the Texas Apartment Association)

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hatever your reason for thinking about making a move, you need to keep in mind the costs you’re likely to have. Factor these costs into any decision you make about moving.

Have you fulfilled the terms of your lease?

• If you move out early, you’ll probably be responsible for various charges described in your lease,

I NEED TO MOVE. WHAT’S IT GOING TO COST?

along with any damages to the property.

• This may include a reletting fee (a charge to compensate the property for costs it will incur in trying

Have you added up the hard costs of moving?

to lease your apartment to someone else) and

• You may need to hire movers or rent a truck or

the full amount of rent due during the remainder

other equipment to make your move.

of your lease term (If your apartment is rented to

• You may also need to buy boxes, packing materi-

someone else, you’ll get credit for any rent paid that

als, tape and other supplies, or offer food and drink

would have been due during your initial lease term.)

to friends you enlist to help you.

Have you considered costs you’ll incur for new

Have you considered other costs you may incur?

deposits?

• Will you need to kennel a pet during the move,

• If you’ll be renting somewhere else, you’ll need to

or stay in a hotel while you look for a place to live

pay another security deposit, and any animal deposit

or wait for movers to arrive with your belongings?

if the property allows animals and you have a pet.

• Will you spend money on meals, phone calls or

• You may also have to pay deposits for utilities

other items while you wait to complete the move?

if you are moving to a new town or changing

• Will you need to spend additional funds on

providers.

transportation if your new home requires a longer commute from school?

Have you factored in costs for transferring your existing utilities and services?

How much time will you invest in moving?

• If you are moving within the same utility service

• Will you need to use vacation time or sick days to

area, you may still have to pay a fee to transfer your

pack and unpack?

service or establish service at your new location.

• If you are self-employed or don’t have paid vacation or sick leave, can you afford to miss work?

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BEFORE YOU MOVE IN

learn to lease: how to avoid stress and get a new apartment

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ne of the most important decisions a person makes is finding a place to live.

If you are renting, you will sign a lease, which is a legal obligation to live someplace and pay rent for a cer tain length of time (usually six months or a year). There are very few exceptions in which a lease can be broken.

If you have signed a TAA lease, the rental property owner or the company managing the property or the apar tment locator service you used must be a member of the local apartment association governing that area. TAA affiliates are often available to advise you and 6 Look, Learn, Lease! • Summer 2011

are located in the cities listed on the front panel of this brochure. The Texas Apar tment Association refers all resident disputes to the local apartment association governing the proper ty concerned. The Houston Apartment Association’s Resident Relations Depar tment and renters’ resources can be found at www.haaonline.org. The Texas Apartment Association encourages and supports fair housing laws. It is illegal to discriminate in housing because of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status or national origin.

If you are a first-time renter, or would like

more information about selecting your rental home and your responsibilities and rights as a renter, visit www. taa.org and enroll in our free online Renting 101 program.

When you fill out an application Once you find a place where you want to live, you will be required to fill out a rental application. In most cases, you will be charged an application fee to cover the cost of running credit checks, verifying rental histories, etc. This fee is non-refundable.

You may also be asked to pay an application deposit. This deposit is applied toward your security deposit if your application is approved. If it is not, the deposit is refundable in most cases. However, depending on the application you fill out, the deposit may not be refunded if you are accepted but decide not to move in, you fail to tell the truth on your application, or for certain other reasons. If an owner in bad faith fails to timely return an application deposit, the owner may be liable for a civil penalty of $100, three times the amount of the application deposit and reasonable attorney’s fees.

There is no statutory deadline for return of an application

deposit.

Make sure you know the owner’s rental qualifying criteria before you complete an application. An owner is required to make such rental criteria available to you. Texas law provides that a rental applicant will be presumed to be rejected at the end of the seventh day after the owner receives a completed rental application or application deposit, unless the owner notifies the applicant of acceptance by that time.

If the seventh day falls on a Saturday, Sunday or holiday, the deadline for notifying an applicant of acceptance is extended until the end of the next day following the Saturday, Sunday or holiday.

Avoiding problems Most disagreements between residents and rental housing owners or managers occur because of misunderstandings about the obligations taken on by each par ty when apar tments or other rental housing is leased.

The best ways to avoid problems are to: 1. Read your lease carefully before signing.

2. Ask questions about anything that is unclear.

3. Put everything in writing,

including agreements, notices and requests.

After you sign the lease, make sure you get a copy Keep a copy signed by you and the owner or manager.

The lease is the most important set of rules to follow if you have a disagreement. Also keep a copy of the apar tment or rental housing rules (sometimes called “community policies”).

“If an owner in bad faith fails to timely return an application deposit,the owner may be liable for a civil penalty of $100,three times the amount of the application deposit and reasonable attorney’s fees.”

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packing up and getting out

I’m Moving out; what should I do?

Provided By Houston Apartment Association, Inc.

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hen your lease term is up, or you must move for some reason, it is important that you take proper steps to ensure that you have fulfilled your end of your lease contract. The following information may be helpful as you prepare to move out of your rental home.

If you must move before your lease expires Immediately notify the manager and offer to help find a new resident. Normally you still will be liable for all of the rent for the remainder of the unexpired lease term even if you’ve quit school, changed jobs, lost a roommate, etc., but sometimes this can be worked out if you find a replacement.

You may also be responsible for a reletting fee if the lease provides for one. This fee is a 8 Look, Learn, Lease! • Summer 2011

liquidated amount for damages to compensate the owner for the time and expense incurred in finding a new resident.

Members of the military or new enlistees may be eligible to terminate their lease without penalty if deployed or receiving a permanent change of station.

Victims of domestic violence may also be able to terminate their lease without penalty, upon showing a court order (or other documentation specified by state law) to the property owner.

If you have not paid your rent 1. You can be given a notice to vacate and the owner may pursue an eviction. (See “Major

steps in the eviction process.”)

2. You can be sued for unpaid rent and attorney’s fees (if the lease so provides).

If you have moved prior to the end of your lease term, the amount of any court judgment against you for future, unpaid rents must be reduced by the amount that the next resident pays in rent for your unexpired lease term.

3. Most leases allow the management to enter and seize items such as TVs, radios, cameras, sports equipment, certain furniture, etc., for non-payment of rent. Such provision is valid only if it is underlined or in bold print in your lease. Without a written lease that specifically gives this right of seizure, the manager must go to court to seize the property.

You cannot be permanently locked out of your apartment for failure to pay rent.

However, the manager may change your locks when your rent is overdue. But advance written notice must be given before the lockout occurs and you must be given the opportunity to pay your past due rent. After the lockout occurs, written notice must be left on the door telling where the key can be picked up at any hour regardless of whether the overdue rent has been paid.

To help assure return of your security deposit 1. Before you leave, give whatever written notice your lease requires. Most leases require at least a 30-day written notice before the end of your lease term. Your security deposit cannot be kept for failure to give such notice unless the provision requiring it is underlined or in bold type in the lease.

2. You must stay for the full term of your lease.

3. You must give written notice of your forwarding address.

4. You must not be delinquent in your rent when you move out.

5. You must leave the premises in a clean condition and comply with any other lease provisions regarding security deposit refund.

6. You cannot deduct the amount of the security deposit from your last month’s rent. If you do so, you can be sued for three times the amount of the deposit plus attorney’s fees.

7. If possible, go through your apartment or other rental property with the manager to check its condition against the “move-in” inventory checklist.

8. Within 30 days of your move-out, your security deposit or an itemized description of deductions must be

mailed to you. If you don’t receive a refund or explanation postmarked within the 30-day period, you may sue for three times the amount illegally held, plus attorney’s fees and a $100 fine.

What can be deducted from your security deposit?

1. Any charge specified in the lease or any charge resulting from your breaking the lease.

2. Charges for damages, wear and tear resulting from negligence, carelessness, accident or abuse on your part. “Normal wear and tear” items cannot be deducted.

3. Unpaid rent and other unpaid charges listed in your lease, such as those for late rent payment, returned checks, missing furniture or fixtures, unreturned keys, etc.

4. The reasonable cost of cleaning if you fail to properly clean before you leave. Many rental properties have written cleaning instructions for you to follow.

5. Any deduction must be listed in a written description and itemization mailed to you on or before 30 days after you leave. However, there is no obligation that you be furnished this information if you have not paid all of your rent or if you have not given your forwarding address in writing.

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tell the owner: If it’s broke, they’ll fix it

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you can give a single notice by certified mail, return receipt requested.)

f the lease requires management to make repairs, inform the manager in writing and keep a dated copy.

The law requires in nearly every instance that the owner must repair security devices and conditions that materially affect the health and safety of the ordinary resident. Give the manager written notice of the needed repairs, and keep a dated copy. If you don’t receive a response within a reasonable time, re-notify the manager orally and in writing. If you still don’t get a response, you may have legal grounds to exercise statutory rights of lease termination, compulsory repairs, damages, penalties, thirdparty repair and deduct, and attorney’s fees.

(Instead of giving two separate written notices,

Specific procedures must be followed for statutory remedies, and disregarding those procedures can expose you to a civil damages suit against you by the owner. Repairs of problems resulting in mere discomfort or inconvenience are not covered by the statute. The city building inspector’s office or county health department can be of some help if the condition violates state statutes or local housing codes regarding safety and sanitation.

In the City of Houston, you can contact 3-1-1 (the City’s help line) to reach the Apartment Inspection Division and request an inspection.

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By Arianna Hurst

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EL furniture has built one of the fastest growing retail empires in Texas and is now reclining in the glory.

Omid Mollai, the son of the company’s vice president, is a recent graduate of the University of Houston. He believes delivery and customer service are the core principles behind their success.

Price and quality have also earned BEL furniture a household name over the past 7 years. With traditional and modern styles, Texans can surely make a home their own. As for college students, a

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comfy couch, recliners, coffee tables, an entertainment center and a nice rug are living essentials.

BEL has several promotions that would be easy on your budget. One promotion in particular is a room package deal with a complimentary 51inch Samsung HDTV. The room includes a threepiece coffee table, two lamps and a TV stand.

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back 2 school shopping

you don’t have to be rich, just smart; Ikea has it all

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s we kick off another school year, many students are preparing for their first year away from home. Now that you’ve moved out of mom and dad’s and into a dorm room or apartment of your own, you want to design a space that reflects your individuality – a place that feels like your own. Enter IKEA Houston, the go-to college headquarters for the greater Houston area.

Whether you’re a techie who craves sleek, modern design or a girly girl out to create the perfectly pink shabby chic refuge, there’s something for everyone at IKEA Houston. The 300,000 square-foot megastore is the one-stopshop for college students, offering everything from hangers, hampers and desk organizers to couch sets, beds and full entertainment centers 16 Look, Learn, Lease! • Summer 2011

at the best value in town. With the release of the 2012 catalog in August, IKEA has lowered prices on 10% of inventory throughout the store. That’s because they cut out all of the extra costs of marketing, assembly and packaging and pass the savings along to the loyal customer.

Plus, with many of the retailer’s most popular lines coming with a 5-, 10-, even 25-year warranty, your purchases can last you beyond your college years.

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be one hail to the cougars

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ach fall, the University of Houston welcomes students to campus with a celebratory roar.

For many students, the first week of class can be challenging or intimidating.

With that in mind, the university hosts Cougars First Impressions (CFI) and The Cat’s Back Event.

During the first two days of the fall semester, Aug. 22-23, more than 500 CFI staff volunteers assist students by answering questions, providing directions and distributing free bottles of water at different locations around campus.

The Cat’s Back event, this year themed “Be One,” is an afternoon of activities designed to entertain, inform and inspire.

This year, The Cat’s Back is on Wednesday, Aug.

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24 at the University Center.

This event is now in its ninth year, and faculty and staff members are encouraged to help make this a day to remember for both new and returning students.

A full schedule of Cat’s Back related events will be available soon at www.uh.edu/thecatsback.

“The excitement and anticipation for this event continues to grow, it offers students the perfect oppor tunity to make friends, have fun and learn what Cougar pride is all about.”

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2. Look for security deposit refund restrictions.

3. Look for your rental housing owner’s obligation to make needed repairs. (A requirement for diligence is common.)

moving out tips 1. Check to see how much advance notice you must give before moving at the end of your lease term. (A 30-day written notice is most common when rent is paid monthly. However, some properties may require more notice.)

4. Be sure to read any cleaning instructions.

(Cleaning costs can usually be deducted from your security deposit if you fail to follow instructions.)

5. Check on prohibitions against subletting or keeping animals. (Written permission is usually required. Also, there is usually an extra deposit for animals.)

6. Ask the manager to write in and initial any oral agreements or changes in the lease that are agreed to by you and the owner’s representative.

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