BEFORE YOU MOVE IN
DEFINITIONS
Landlord: The owner of the property who leases or rents
the property to a tenant.
Tenant: The person who rents or leases a property from
a landlord.
Rental Agreement or Lease: A legally binding contract
between a landlord and a tenant, whether written or verbal,
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containing the terms and conditions of the use and
occupancy of a dwelling unit and its premises.
Deposit/ Fees: These may include first and last month’s
rent, security deposit,
Additional information about
cleaning fees, screening
fees can be found on the
fees and/or application ASUO Legal Services website
fees.
fee Security deposits
http://asuorental.uorgon.edu/rights.php
are usually refundable,
meaning the deposit will be returned to you if
you maintain the property in the same condition as it was
at the time you moved in.
Credit Check: A credit check may include your social
security number, employment information, spouse
information, credit accounts, loans, bankruptcies, lawsuits,
info
court judgments, repossessions, etc. Credit bureaus collect
information from various sources about your credit history
that may stay on file for up to 10 years. Landlords may
check your credit history to see if you have a habit of
paying your bills on time.
Criminal History: Landlords may check your criminal
history through public records.
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Documentation: This is proof that a request, agreement,
commitment, or some other
KEEP COPIES OF:
» Move in conditions of property
action has taken place and
(written and photos).
has been noted. It is often
» Lease or rental agreement
» Receipt of rent payment, deposit, and fees. needed in case of legal
recourse. ALWAYS keep a
copy of all documents until your relationship
with your landlord has ended entirely.
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