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LEARN ABOUT: MOVING OFF CAMPUS, TIPS ON BUDGETING, BEING A GOOD NEIGHBOR
GUIDE TO LIVING OFF-CAMPUS - SAN MARCOS - LEARN ABOUT: MOVING OFF CAMPUS, TIPS ON BUDGETING, BEING A GOOD NEIGHBOR
WELCOME TO THE NEXT STEP                                                       TABLE OF CONTENTS
    OF INDEPENDENCE!                                                          6    What is Off-Campus Living?

    You have made the decision to move off campus and become an               6    Off-Campus Living Events
    off-campus student at Texas State. Off-Campus Living with the
    Department of Housing and Residential Life would like to welcome          6    Resources
    you to the community and introduce ourselves as your source for
    information, answers to your questions and information on staying         7    What Are Your Priorities?
    involved in various activities.
                                                                              7    Installment Plan vs. Monthly Rent
    This Guide to Living Off Campus has been produced to be a
                                                                              8    Expenses and Building a Budget
    resource for living off campus. You will find information about tips
    on budgeting as well as general leasing information on how to be a             House vs. Apartment
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    successful community neighbor.
                                                                              9    Single Family Zoning in San Marcos
    We hope you find the information in this guide helpful and valuable
    during your stay at Texas State University.                               10   The Lease and Safety
    The Off-Campus Living staff is here to serve you! We are located in            Sublease vs. Relet
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    the Department of Housing and Residential Life building at
    515 N. Comanche Street. Feel free to stop by and visit with us or visit   11   Traditional vs. Individual Lease Options
    our website for more information.
                                                                              12   Moving In
    Thank you for choosing the Guide to Living Off Campus as your
    resource for off-campus living!                                           12   Renter’s Insurance
    Have a great year!                                                        13   Roommates
    Department of Housing and Residential Life,                               14   Roommate Agreement Example
    Off-Campus Living
                                                                              15   Life Off Campus

                                                                              15   Renewing or Moving

                                                                              16   Advertisements

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DEAR TEXAS STATE                                                    WELCOME TO SAN MARCOS
                                 UNIVERSITY STUDENTS,                                                Greetings Bobcats,

                                                                                                     The San Marcos community is vibrant thanks in no small part to the
                                 Texas State works closely with the City of San Marcos,
                                                                                                     Texas State University students who call our city home.
                                 neighborhood associations, and other community stakeholders
                                 to ensure that permanent residents and students have a good         The Guide to Living Off Campus will introduce you to housing
                                 experience living in our neighborhoods and apartment complexes.     options, recreation, entertainment, shopping and much more. If you
                                                                                                     are new to campus, I hope you will take time to explore San Marcos
                                 As a member of the local community of San Marcos, I want to
                                                                                                     and discover the delights of our great Texas community.
                                 share some "good neighbor" information with you to ensure that
                                 San Marcos is an enjoyable place to live for everyone. Off-Campus   San Marcos is a unique city with a beautiful spring-fed river, historic
                                 Living has provided this guide as a great resource to assist you    downtown and the greatest shopping in Texas at the largest outlet
                                 throughout the year.                                                malls in the southwestern U.S. Our historic downtown, just a block
                                                                                                     from campus, features unique shops, great dining, eclectic art
                                 Please use this guide to learn about city codes, apartment and
                                                                                                     galleries, and live entertainment venues with Americana, country,
                                 housing listings, city service resources, and other important
                                                                                                     rock and jazz music.
                                 information prior to signing lease agreements. Whether you are
    Mary Ellen Cavitt, Ph.D.     planning to live in an apartment or residential house, always       The city is filled with parks for picnicking and jogging, greenbelts for
                                                                                                                                                                                Jane Hughson
    Interim Vice President for   remember to respect your fellow neighbors. Should you have any                                                                                 Mayor of San Marcos
                                                                                                     hiking, and the spring-fed San Marcos River for swimming, canoeing
    Student Affairs              concerns about your apartment complex or neighborhood, please       and kayaking. Our civic organizations and churches welcome you to
                                 contact your local neighborhood association, leasing office or      participate in community life.
                                 contact Off-Campus Living at 512.245.5595 or
                                 (offcampusliving@txstate.edu).                                      While you are in San Marcos, whether 4 years or you decide to stay
                                                                                                     longer, we want you to consider San Marcos your hometown. We ask
                                 With all of us working together, we will have an excellent school   you to join your San Marcos neighbors and preserve the exceptional
                                 year both on and off campus. We are San Marcos,                     environment of our Hill Country community. As Texas State
                                 we are Texas State!                                                 University students, you are important contributors to the character,
                                                                                                     the well-being and the future of San Marcos. Thank you for helping
                                                                                                     keep San Marcos a wonderful place to live.

                                 Mary Ellen Cavitt, Ph.D.                                            Welcome and have a great year!
                                 Interim Vice President for Student Affairs
                                                                                                     Sincerely,

                                                                                                     Mayor Jane Hughson

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WHAT ARE YOUR PRIORITIES?
                                                                                                            LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION                                           AMENITIES
                                                                                                            Do you want to live within walking distance to                         •     Is there on-site maintenance?
                                                                                                            campus, or are you OK taking a shuttle? Parking                        •     Is it pet-friendly and are there extra fees?
                                                                                                            on campus is limited, so many students living off                             - Some leases define pets as fish
                                                                                                            campus walk, ride a bike, or ride the Texas State                                or insects.
    WHAT IS OFF-CAMPUS LIVING?                                                                              Bobcat Shuttle. For more information on the Texas
                                                                                                            State bus, visit shuttle.txstate.edu.
                                                                                                                                                                                          - A pet deposit and monthly pet rent is
                                                                                                                                                                                             required and specific guidelines must be
                                                                                                                                                                                             followed.
    The office of Off-Campus Living is located in the Department of Housing and                             PLAN FOR VARIOUS EXPENSES                                                     - Regulations are also enforced by the City
    Residential Life. The Off-Campus Living staff is available to provide educational                                                                                                        of San Marcos.
                                                                                                            •     Will you have to put down a security deposit
    information to enhance your knowledge of San Marcos city laws, rental leases, and
                                                                                                                  and/or application fee?                                          •     Is yard work included?
    basic move-in and move-out guidelines. The Guide to Living Off Campus was designed
    to help educate and assist you in your off-campus housing options. Any student                          •     Do you have to make a deposit to turn                            •     Are utilities included?
    who does not live on the campus in university-owned housing is considered                                     on your utilities?
    an off-campus student.                                                                                  •     Will you need a moving truck and packing                         BUDGETING IS KEY FOR SURVIVAL
                                                                                                                  supplies?                                                        •     How much do you want to pay for rent?
                                                                                                            •     Do you need to buy furniture or other                            •     You should work out your budget before you
      OFF-CAMPUS LIVING EVENTS                                                                                    household items?                                                       start looking. This will help you figure out
                                                                                                                   - B athroom rugs, shower curtain,                                    what you can afford and whether you need
      We look forward to helping educate you on your off-campus living experience with our presentations              toilet paper, plunger                                              roommates to help you live the lifestyle
      and visiting with you on-campus at our Off-Campus Housing Expo. Please check out the Events page on          - Kitchen dishes and flatware                                         you want.
      our website for the most up to date info on events.                                                          - Food
                                                                                                                                                                                   •     We suggest starting with the total monthly
                                                                                                                   - Lamps, light bulbs
                                                                                                                                                                                         dollar amount you have to work with and then
                                                                                                                   - TV
      RESOURCES                                                                                                    - Cleaning supplies
                                                                                                                                                                                         plug in your budget items.
      Attorney for Students                              Garbage / Recycling / Waste                                                                                               •     Use the budgeting worksheet to assist you.
      512.245.2370                                       512.393.8026
      attorney.dos.txstate.edu                                                                                                                                                     INSTALLMENT PLAN VS.
                                                         Off-Campus Living
      LBJ Student Center 5-1.5
                                                         512.245.5595
                                                                                                                                                                                   MONTHLY RENT
      Central Texas Dispute                              reslife.txstate.edu/OffCampusLiving                                                                                       •     Most rent for individual leases are paid in
      Resolution Center (Mediation Services)             515 N. Comanche St                                                                                                              installment plan.
      512.878.0382                                                                                                                                                                 •     The total rent is divided evenly into the total
      centexdrc.org                                      Police Non-Emergency                                                                                                            number of the contracted months.
                                                         512.753.2108
      City of San Marcos                                                                                                                                                           •     Each installment is due on the 1st of the
      512.393.8000                                       Public Works / Street / Drainage                                                                                                month, even if you haven’t moved in yet.
      sanmarcostx.gov                                    512.393.8036

      Crime Stoppers                                     University Police Department
      1.800.324.8477                                     512.245.2805
      thetexascrimestoppers.org                          police.txstate.edu
                                                                                                                *IN PLANNING, YOU MAY BE REQUIRED TO HAVE:
      Electric Repairs / Power Failures                  Utility Connect / Disconnect                                 · Good and established credit history.
                                                         512.393.8383                                                 · Monthly income of 3 times the rent or you will probably need a guarantor.
      512.393.8313
                                                                                                                      A guarantor: “a person that agrees to be responsible for another’s debt or performance under a contract, if the other fails to pay
      Emergency                                          Water / Wastewater Repair
                                                                                                                      or perform.” (legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com)
      911                                                512.393.8010
                                                                                                                      · Your guarantor may need a good and established credit history and a monthly income of up to 5 times the
                                                                                                                         rent, depending on the property.

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BUDGET WORKSHEET
    Income
    Jobs
                          Daily   Monthly   Semester   Yearly
                                                                DO YOU WANT TO LIVE IN A HOUSE
    Family                                                      OR AN APARTMENT?
    Financial Aid
    Misc.
    Total

    Fixed Expenses        Daily   Monthly   Semester   Yearly
    Rent
    Food
    Car Payments
    Car Insurance
    Renter's Insurance
                                                                HOUSE                                                        APARTMENT
    Tuition & Fees                                              •     Usually more spacious.                                •    Amenities are included.
    Credit Card                                                 •     Usually more privacy.                                 •    Maintenance is included.
    Cell Phone                                                  •     Usually has a yard.                                   •    Management is on site.
    Utilities/Electric/                                         •     Utilities and cable usually not included.             •    Some utilities are included.
    Water/Cable/Trash                                           •     City of San Marcos has occupancy restrictions:        •    Usually on a bus route or close to campus.
    Other                                                              visit www.sanmarcostx.gov and search                  •    Community environment.
    Total                                                              “occupancy restrictions.”
                                                                                                                             •    By the bed leases available.

    Flexible Expenses     Daily   Monthly   Semester   Yearly
    Restaurants
    Clothing
    School Supplies
    Entertainment
    Gasoline
    Laundry                                                         SINGLE FAMILY ZONING IN SAN MARCOS
    Hygiene Products                                                This defines family as any number of individuals living as a single housekeeping unit who are related by
    Cable/Internet                                                  blood, legal adoption, marriage or conservatorship. In these areas, only one family plus one unrelated
    Travel
                                                                    individual may occupy the dwelling.

    Savings                                                         For example, if you and your two best friends rent a home together, you may be in violation of the ordinance,
    Misc.                                                           subjecting you to an eviction and/or a hefty fine.
    Other                                                           Be aware that violations of this ordinance are strictly enforced in the San Marcos Community. Courts are
    Total                                                           permitted to accept as proof of the violation that the same three or more vehicles with registrations to
                                                                    persons having different surnames and addresses were parked overnight at the dwelling unit a majority of
                          Daily   Monthly   Semester   Yearly       nights in any 21-day period. Fines are also extremely high—up to $900 for the first offense, and each day
                                                                    may be considered a separate offense. If you have a question about whether or not your unit may be in this
    Total Income
                                                                    district, check with the City of San Marcos Planning Department at 512.393.8230 or visit sanmarcostx.gov
    Total Fixed                                                     and search “unrelated persons occupancy.”
    Total Flexible

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TRADITIONAL OR CONVENTIONAL LEASE                            INDIVIDUAL OR BY THE BED LEASE

                                                                                                                                                                                VS.
     THE LEASE                                                                                                                                        LEASE                                                 LEASE   LEASE   LEASE

     RESEARCH THE PROPERTIES                                   LOOK AT SECURITY DEVICES
     Use Your Resources                                        •   Your residence must have:                                      One lease for the entire apartment, which
      • Ask friends or classmates.                                  - Window latches on each window.                              everyone over the age of 18 must sign.                     Each roommate signs their own lease.
      •   Read CURRENT reviews online.                              - A keyless deadbolt and door viewer on each
                                                                       exterior door.
      •   Go visit the properties.
                                                                    - A lock, latch, or security bar on sliding doors.
     DON’T BE IN A HURRY TO SIGN                               LOOK AT FIRE SAFETY                                                Only one guarantor.                                        Every person has their own guarantor.
      •   Look now, but don’t sign immediately.
      •   Know your move-in and move-out dates.                Questions to Ask Yourself
      •    on’t sign multiple leases at different complexes
          D                                                    •   Does your dwelling have sprinklers and
                                                                   fire extinguishers?                                            Responsible for finding your                               Roommate matching is available at
          or on campus.
                                                                                                                                  own roommates.                                             several locations.
      •   Don’t sign an “As-Is” Apartment Lease.               •   Do you have a fire escape plan?
           - Follow the apartment’s move-in days. This will   •   If you have pets or babies, is every room
              allow enough time for maintenance repairs            baby/pet proof?                                                                                                          If a person leaves, the management
                                                                                                                                  If one roommate leaves, the others
              and for it to be cleaned.                                                                                                                                                     company will find a new roommate
                                                                                                                                  must pick up the rent costs, or find a
                                                               Useful Tips                                                        new roommate.                                             and the current roommates are not
     ATTORNEY FOR STUDENTS                                                                                                                                                                  responsible for their rent.
                                                               •   Make sure that all smoke alarms are
     The Attorney for Students (AFS) provides free legal           properly working.
     advice to currently enrolled Texas State students.        •   Test smoke alarms every month. If they are not
     Before you sign a lease, make sure to review it               working, CHANGE THE BATTERIES.
     thoroughly with the AFS. Anything you discuss with                                                                  RELEASE OF RESIDENT
     the Attorney for Students office is confidential and      •   Have a fire escape plan. (You may have as little as
                                                                   2 minutes to escape.)                                 Unless there is a special provisions clause, or you fall under the military clause, you will not be released from
     protected by the attorney-client privilege.
                                                               •   Never smoke inside of your apartment/house            your lease until the end of its term.
     MOVE-IN READY APARTMENT                                       (Go outside to smoke.)                                A sublease is an agreement in which you rent your apartment to another person with the property owner’s
      •   Be cautious if you are considering signing a         •   Invest in flameless candles.                          permission. You will still be responsible for rent and damages. You are not entitled to receive your security
          lease on a complex that is not completely built.     •   Cook on low temperatures.                             deposit back until your lease term ends. Be sure to read your lease carefully. Many properties forbid subleasing.
      •   You will want to make sure a property is move-
                                                               IF A FIRE STARTS                                          A relet is a change to the lease to add the new tenant and delete the previous tenant. The original tenant will
          in ready for the day you want and before school
                                                                                                                         still be responsible for paying the rent until a new tenant is found. Once a new tenant is found, the original
          starts.                                              •   GET OUT, STAY OUT, AND CALL 9-1-1
                                                                                                                         tenant often pays a reletting fee, which is usually 85 percent of one month’s rent.
                                                                   IMMEDIATELY!
     MODEL APARTMENT VS.                                       •   NEVER GO BACK INSIDE FOR ANYTHING.                    SIGNING A LEASE
     REGULAR APARTMENT
                                                                                                                         Your Lease is a Legally-Binding Contract.
      •   Model apartments may have never been lived in
          and may not show normal wear and tear.                                                                         Keep a copy of everything:
      •   Model apartments may have different furniture,                                                                  •    Lease
          light fixtures, faucets, and/or appliances than                                                                 •    Security Deposit Receipt
          regular apartments.
                                                                                                                          •    Special Agreements / Deals
      •   Model apartments may be in a different area
                                                                                                                          •    Maintenance Communication
          of the complex (closer to the office/front of the
          complex) than a regular apartment.                                                                              •    Move-In Condition Form

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MOVING IN                                                                                                              ROOMMATES
     BEFORE YOU UNPACK                                              GET INSURANCE                                           Living with roommates can be rewarding and                If you have a roommate conflict, try to handle it at
                                                                                                                            challenging. Sharing a living space with another          the onset, before it gets worse. For minor problems,
      •      Take pictures and videos of the apartment and          The landlord generally has insurance that covers
                                                                                                                            person is an option for many off-campus students.         talk with your roommate. Listen to the other person’s
             email it to yourself, and your guarantor, so it will   the building, but not your belongings. Inquire about
                                                                                                                            Some benefits of shared living include dividing the       side, and work together to come up with a solution.
             be date stamped.                                       renter’s insurance, general liability insurance,
                                                                                                                            cost of living expenses and having someone to share       If needed, put the solution in writing. If your landlord
      •      If the lease states management is responsible          personal injury, and flood insurance. Renter’s
                                                                                                                            your college days. While benefits exist, one should       assigned your roommate, you can ask your landlord
             for pest control, make sure the place has been         insurance is very affordable and you may be able to
                                                                                                                            also consider the drawbacks of living with someone        for assistance. If the problem escalates, you may want
             exterminated recently.                                 bundle it with your parent’s homeowners’ policy.
                                                                                                                            who may have different cleaning, sleeping, and            to try mediation.
      •      Be detailed and specific when completing your            •   Talk to your insurance company about              studying habits as well as different views on religion
             apartment condition form.                                    getting insurance that will cover the following   and politics. Being someone’s roommate can be             MEDIATION
                                                                          scenarios:                                        the beginning of a very influential relationship. It is
      •      Return your apartment condition form within 48                                                                                                                            •   Informal, private, peaceful, and confidential.
                                                                           - Your belongings are damaged due to water,     important to remember that your roommate is not
             hours of moving in. Make sure to keep a copy for                                                               a mirror image of you, and it is OK if roommates are       •   I mpartial and seeks to help you explore and
             your files.                                                      smoke and/or fire.
                                                                                                                            not best friends. Learning to accept each other’s               evaluate your options.
                                                                           - An electrical power surge damages your        differences without infringing on one another’s            •   Designed to help you find different ways to have
     Report all maintenance requests separately                               computer, TV or other electronic equipment.   freedoms can be a valuable part of your education.             your needs met.
           • Always keep a copy.                                           - Accidental damage to another person’s
                                                                              property, including the apartment complex.     •   How many roommates are you looking to have?          Central Texas Dispute Resolution Center
           • Send requests in writing through the United
             States Postal Service (USPS). This is the only way            - Someone sustains an injury in your              •   Will you live with friends, or utilize roommate      512.878.0382
             Texas law recognizes your request.                            apartment.                                            matching services?                                   centexdrc.org

           • Never withhold rent if maintenance items are                  - Flooding if you are in a flood zone.            •   Create a roommate agreement to establish
             not fixed.                                                                                                          standards for everyone to sign.
           • Have the manager sign and date the apartment                                                                         - Cleanliness
             condition form and keep a copy.                                                                                      - Quiet Time
          Make sure all utilities (water, electric, gas, etc.)                                                                    - Space
          are turned on and in your name. Consider using                                                                          - Groceries
          a utility sharing service when setting up utilities                                                                     - Visitors
          with your roommates.                                                                                                    - Respect
                                                                                                                             •   Examples of roommate agreements can be
                                                                                                                                 searched online.

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EXAMPLE OF ROOMMATE AGREEMENT
                                                                                                                                         LIFE OFF CAMPUS
                                                                                          Apartment Number: _____________                BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR                                           BE A SAFE BOBCAT
                                                                                                                                         Texas State University and the City of San Marcos            •    Sign up and use the Bobcat Guardian app.
                                                Roommate Agreement                                                                       work together to make students more aware of city            •    Lock your doors.
       Now take the time to review each other’s response verbally. After each of you has shared your responses, fill in, and sign your   codes and common violations. The goal is to make
       agreement.
                                                                                                                                         San Marcos a more enjoyable place to live for                •    Know your surroundings.
       We agree on the following: (Be specific on times, amounts, conditions, etc.)                                                      everyone. Remember these common courtesy rules               •    Let someone know when you are leaving, and
                                                                                                                                         and do your part to be a good neighbor.                           when you will return.
       Cleaning Issues: ________________________________________________________________________

                                                                                                                                         Introduce yourself to your neighbors.                        •    Don’t go out at night alone.
       _____________________________________________________________________________________

                                                                                                                                         •      Exchange phone numbers, if you feel                   •    Wear bright/reflective clothing when walking or
       Security Agreement: ____________________________________________________________________
                                                                                                                                                comfortable.                                               running when it is dark.
       _____________________________________________________________________________________
                                                                                                                                         •      Neighbors may be more likely to watch your            BE A RESPONSIBLE BOBCAT
       Study Times/ Quiet Hours/ Sleep Times: _______________________________________________                                                   residence when you are away.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Any noise heard outside your residence is too loud.
       _____________________________________________________________________________________                                             •      Neighbors could contact you directly if there
                                                                                                                                                is a problem.                                         Follow all rules and make timely payments to
       Visitors and Guests: ____________________________________________________________________
                                                                                                                                                                                                      AVOID EVICTION.
                                                                                                                                         Let neighbors know in advance when you are
       _____________________________________________________________________________________
                                                                                                                                         having a gathering.                                          •    A property owner may evict a resident for
       Social Behavior: ________________________________________________________________________                                                                                                           violation of conditions specified in the lease,
                                                                                                                                         Be respectful when having guests over.                            major destruction of property or nonpayment
       _____________________________________________________________________________________
                                                                                                                                                                                                           of rent.
                                                                                                                                         •      Make sure visitors park in guest parking.
       Personal Possessions: ___________________________________________________________________
                                                                                                                                                                                                      •    The manager must give the resident 24 hours
                                                                                                                                                 - Not on the grass, nor reserved spots.
       _____________________________________________________________________________________                                                                                                               written notice (depending on the lease) of his or
                                                                                                                                                 - Not in front of a neighbor’s house/apartment.           her intent to evict for nonpayment of rent.
       When we disagree or are in conflict: _______________________________________________________
                                                                                                                                                                                                      •    If the resident refuses to move, the manager may
       _____________________________________________________________________________________
                                                                                                                                                                                                           file an eviction lawsuit in the Justice of Peace
       Another thing we might have to compromise on is: ___________________________________________                                                                                                        Court to forcibly evict a tenant.
       _____________________________________________________________________________________

       If you approach me with a concern (check all that apply):
            ¨ I will listen carefully and respond politely.
            ¨ I will try to understand your concern even if I don’t agree.                                                                   RENEWING OR MOVING
            ¨ I will ask for clarification if I don’t fully understand.
            ¨ I will try to act positively to improve the issue.
            ¨ I might be defensive and angry.                                                                                                Call the City of San Marcos to schedule a bulk            If you decide you want to change apartment
            ¨ Other:___________________________________________________________________________________________                              waste pick up—do not leave it at the curb.                complexes, plan ahead if there is a gap in dates
                 _________________________________________________________________
                                                                                                                                                                                                       between leases.
       Name: ____________________________               Signature: ___________________________ Date: ____________
                                                                                                                                             As your lease is ending, are you planning on staying
                                                                                                                                             at your current apartment complex, or do you want to         · Where will you live during the time
       Name: ____________________________               Signature: ___________________________ Date: ____________                            move elsewhere?                                                 between leases?
       Name: ____________________________               Signature: ___________________________ Date: ____________
                                                                                                                                             Many individual leases end in July and a new lease           · Where will you store your belongings?
       Name: ____________________________               Signature: ___________________________ Date: ____________                            at a different complex will usually begin the middle
                                                                                                                                             of August.                                                TWO WEEK GAP
                                                                                                                                             If you renew your lease and stay at your current          Be aware of any gaps between leases.
                                                                                                                                             apartment complex, you will be able to continue living
                                                                                                                                             in your current apartment, without moving out.

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