Students must read their rental leases to avoid surprises later

For many of us, the beginning of a new semester is time to finalize our living arrangements for next year.
However, we want to make sure you as students know what they you getting yourselves into before you sign the lease.
Just because you may be moving in and occupying a residence on a temporary basis, doesn’t grant you total freedom.
Remember the key is that you are temporary resident. The landlord in most cases has been there longer and will be there long after you move out.
Instead of getting surprised by your landlord who’s showing your apartment to a few prospective tenants, read your lease.
Renters cannot prevent their landlord from showing their apartment if notice is given, said Heidi Helgren housing attorney for Legal Services in Midland.
One of the common places that notice is given is a rental agreement. Often its phrased in such a way to read that an inspection can take place.
But once you sign, you agree.
So before you put your John Hancock on that lease, read it. Then read it again. It will likely be one of the largest transactions you will make during their time at CMU give it the attention it deserves.