Off-Campus Housing Association
About the Association
The Off-Campus Housing Association is a partnership between the Texas Tech University Off-Campus Housing Office and off-campus housing properties. Membership allows for certain opportunities related to showcasing your property to Texas Tech students.
Membership Tiers
Off-campus properties may participate in the Off-Campus Housing Association by purchasing one of the following membership levels. Membership is purchased per property, not per parent or management company. Membership applications for the upcoming year will open in early November, and Association membership runs from January 1, or the date of purchase, whichever comes last, through December 31. Membership requires renewal each year.
Membership Requirements
By requesting a website listing on the Off-Campus Housing website and signing the Association Agreement, the off-campus property agrees to the following:
- Have a lease that abides by city, state, and federal laws.
- Provide a copy of the current lease agreement and addendums to the Off-Campus Housing Office annually.
- All properties must meet City of Lubbock Housing Code.
- Provide and maintain exterior lighting at the rear and front of each property.
- Provide life safety equipment, such as smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors, in all applicable properties and clearly outline availability within the lease.
- Provide contact information for the property manager should concerns arise.
- Provide an after-hours contact phone number to ensure late-night or weekend emergencies may be reported and addressed in a timely manner, if applicable.
- Provide contact name and information for a corporate or parent company representative for instances where ongoing concerns persist.
- Respond to reports of hazards, trash, and unsafe behaviors in a timely manner.
- Provide tenant names and addresses to emergency personnel as requested.
- Complete annual property tours with Off-Campus Housing Office staff to ensure accurate representation of the property to students.
- Communicate regularly with Off-Campus Housing Office staff regarding student concerns, trends, and related topics.
- Communicate regularly with Texas Tech University Student Legal Services regarding valid legal concerns.
- Participate in surveys, focus groups, or similar opportunities to provide feedback to the Off-Campus Housing Office.
- Complete an annual survey regarding lease and property practices to ensure accurate representation of information to students, families, and guests.
- Provide advertising materials that fall within requirements for website, newsletter, and off-campus housing living guide distribution.
Membership Requests
Membership is purchased per property, not per parent or management company. Membership applications for the upcoming year open in early November. Association membership runs from January 1, or the date of purchase, whichever comes last, through December 31. Membership requires renewal each year.
Please note that completing a membership application does not guarantee membership. A signed Association Agreement and full payment must be received to gain membership. Premier Partner level membership is limited to 10 properties and is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Timeline
University Student Housing
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Address
Wiggins Complex, 3211 18th St., Box 41141, Lubbock, TX 79409 -
Phone
(806) 742-2661 | Fax: (806) 742-2696 -
Email
housing@ttu.edu