Frequently Asked Questions

By Students

Q.	I'm having a hard time getting my deposit back. What can I do?
A.	First, read paragraph 21 of the Student-Landlord Rental Agreement. Second, refer to the section on deposits in our Guide to Renting. Third, see section 21 of the BYU Off-Campus Housing Handbook.

Q.	Is it possible to find housing with less than a year contract? (ex. fall only, or month to month)
A.	It is possible, but not likely unless the rental market is experiencing a large number of vacancies.

Q.	Is there any way I can live in non-BYU contracted housing?
A.	See section 9 of the BYU Off-Campus Housing Handbook.

Q.	Can I get out of my contract for... (ex. marriage, mission, graduation, etc.)?
A.	Probably not for marriage or missions. However, the Student-Landlord Rental Agreement does allow a student to terminate their agreement for graduation and for internships required for graduation. These special provisions are possible with a 120 day written notice given to the landlord. Also, some landlords do have special provisions in their contracts or addenda for early termination.

By Landlords

Q.	How can I get my facility BYU contracted?
A.	Refer to sections 3, 4, and 20 of the BYU Off-Campus Housing Handbook and obtain an Approval Checklist in PDF format of the specific contract requirments from the list of approval documents. These can be found on this website.

Q.	I had some tenants move out without paying rent, can I put a hold on their account?
A.	See section 21 of the BYU Off-Campus Housing Handbook.

Q.	Does a facility remain BYU contracted when it is sold?
A.	No! the University contract is not assignable or transferable. However, new owners are granted a short time to complete the contract process. If the new owner does not complete the contract process in a timely manner, the students are notified and given the option of terminating their agreements . See section 3.03 of the BYU Off-Campus Housing Handbook.