Housing Information
Tenants’ Rights
Tenants’ Rights
Know your rights and what you’ve agreed to — read your lease!
- US Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD)
- NYC.gov (specific to New York City)
- www.tenant.net
Questions to Ask
- Cost of housing per week or per month?
- Cost of housing deposit? Refundable under what conditions?
- Is housing arranged by employer?
- If yes, employer-owned or owned by someone else?
- Is housing an apartment, house, or motel?
- Is cost of housing deducted from paycheck? If yes, pre-tax or post-tax?
- How many bedrooms?
- How many students per room?
- How many beds per room?
- Are male/females living in the same accommodation?
- How many people total will be living in the housing?
- Do tenants have a lease?
- Are utilities included?
- What are transportation options from housing to job site, city center, etc. ?
- Is it easily accessible?
- Cost of transportation?
- Will you need a bike or car or are most things within walking distance?
- Is transportation arranged by employer or by someone else?
