Guide to Setting Up Utilities in Your Name for Houston Students: Where to Start

Students moving to Houston have a range of off-campus housing choices, and it helps to know what to expect once you sign a lease.

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Students moving to Houston have a range of off-campus housing choices, and it helps to know what to expect once you sign a lease.

Guide to Setting Up Utilities in Your Name for Houston Students: Where to Start

A guide to setting up utilities in your name for Houston students should start well before move-in day, since some providers take a week or more to activate service. Ask your landlord which utilities you're responsible for and which providers serve the building.

Tips for Setting Up Utilities

• Call providers at least a week before your move-in date

• Ask your landlord for a list of utilities you're responsible for

• Keep a copy of your setup confirmations in case of billing disputes

• Budget for a deposit if you have no prior account history with a provider

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