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DISCLAIMER — This web page has been prepared for use by University of North Texas students only. These downloadable forms and explanations have been provided as a convenience for students and do not constitute legal advices. Before using these sample letters or forms, it is highly recommended that you visit Student Legal Services (Room 322aa, Union) for more complete information contained in our free pamphlets. In addition, students with legal dilemmas are encouraged to schedule an appointment with Kathryn McCauley, a licensed Texas attorney, who can provide appropriate legal advice.
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Forms to Start With
- Use the Application for Student Legal Services [pdf] if you have an appointment or if you plan to visit our office for a "Walk-In" appointment. This will save you some time if you fill out our application before you arrive.
- Have you visited our office for legal assistance? If so, please download and complete our Student Legal Services Satisfaction Survey [pdf].
Landlord/Tenant Forms
- Inventory Checklist [pdf] — Documenting the exact condition of the apartment at the beginning of your lease term. This form should be completed, copied (for your records) within the amount of time specified on your lease.
- Roommate Rental Agreement [pdf] — You want to avoid conflicts with your roommates. This contract spells out the agreements among roommates that will help avoid the common problems associated with sharing living space with a stranger.
- Move-out Notice [pdf] — Notify your landlord that you plan to leave at the end of your lease term. Most leases require at least a 30-day notice prior to moving out of an apartment (Please read your lease carefully!) This form should be hand-delivered or mailed by certified mail, return receipt requested. Always keep a copy!
- Return of Security Deposit (Sample Letter) [pdf] — Notify your landlord of your forwarding address. A landlord is not obligated to return a security deposit until a written notification of a forwarding address is sent by the tenant. Once the letter is sent, the landlord or property manager has thirty (30) days to return a security deposit or give a detailed billing to the tenant.