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Paying Bills & Rent

If your roommate(s) move(s) out before the end of the lease, who has to pay the rent?

April 25, 2025Frequently Asked Questions, Joint & Several Liability, Paying Bills & Rent, Roommates, Subleasing

If a roommate leaves without finding a sublet and their name is on the lease and they did not discuss it with the landlord, legally they have to continue to pay. On the other hand, if their name is not… Read More

How do I use Financial Aid to cover rental expenses?

April 18, 2025Financial Aid, Frequently Asked Questions, Paying Bills & Rent, Utilities

Many students use financial aid, whether it be scholarships, grants, or loans to help pay expenses they have while attending college. Any aid you receive will first be used to cover university charges. If you receive more aid than what… Read More

Facing Housing Insecurities and Homelessness

January 25, 2021Financial Aid, Moving-In, Paying Bills & Rent

College students across the country are experiencing housing insecurity, paying only part of their rent, skimping on utility bills, or sleeping in cars or on a friend’s couch. For students experiencing housing insecurity, keeping up with academics can be stressful… Read More

WE Energies Free Heat Saving Kit

December 16, 2020Frequently Asked Questions, Lawn/Snow Maintenance, Paying Bills & Rent, Utilities

WE Energies, Milwaukee’s predominant electricity provider, has an Energy Saving Kit that you can obtain for free. What you will get in the kit: Plastic that covers approximately 5-6 windows Caulking A few other items Call 1-800-242-9137 to obtain your… Read More

How do I read my Utility bill?

July 8, 2020Frequently Asked Questions, Moving-In, Paying Bills & Rent, Utilitiesbill, breakdown, read, Utilities

If you’re not sure what a Utility bill looks like or how to read and understand one, you can learn about it here at Choose Energy! This site shows you how to read a Utility bill by explaining where you… Read More

Heat Saving Tips

July 8, 2020City of Milwaukee Information, Frequently Asked Questions, Landlord/Tenant Communication, Paying Bills & Rent, Repairs/Maintenance, Utilities

Colder weather can cause spikes in energy bill costs, but following some of these tips can help you save some money while also staying warm. Feel around your house and find drafty doors or windows. Drafts keep your house from… Read More

Can I break my lease?

June 25, 2020Frequently Asked Questions, Joint & Several Liability, Lease, Legal Assistance, Moving-Out, Paying Bills & Rent, Roommates, Subleasing

A landlord may agree to let a tenant out of a lease early. This should be given to the tenant in writing in case a dispute was to come up. If the landlord refuses to let a tenant out of the lease… Read More

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