Tuscany Housing

Your Lease:

You should have received a copy of your lease/rental agreement when you signed your lease.  If you do not have a copy, please visit the leasing office  where you can view and obtain a copy of your lease.  Click here for a sample lease .  Please read it carefully and understand all aspects of your contract. If you have any questions or concerns you may stop by the office, email us, or call us.

• Remember, if you share the apartment with one or more roommates (i.e. resident(s) on the lease), you are jointly liable for the entire amount of the rent and any damages incurred.
• When making payments for rent, please specify your apartment number and building name on your check.
• Rent for each month is due in advance, on or before the first of the month.  Failure to pay by 5 PM on the 4th (regardless of what day the 4th falls on) will result in a late charge as specified in your lease agreement. The late charge policy applies to every resident, no exceptions . Rent charges will be placed directly on student accounts and payment made to the university, in the same manner as rent is handled for USC-owned housing.
• If you want to add an additional roommate or replace a current resident, please notify us of your intent. The maximum number of occupants cannot exceed the specified number on the lease at any time. The prospective resident has to fill out an application to be approved by management. Upon approval, a new lease will be drawn.  Please note that there will be a $100 lease change fee and all residents listed on the lease must be present for the signing of the new lease.  Please be sure to make an appointment with your property manager at least 24 hours in advance for the lease signing. (213) 740- 5000.
• The meaning of lease: Under this type of contract, you occupy the premises for a fixed amount of time. You are responsible for all rent payments through the lease term, even if you move out before the lease expires. During the lease term, your rent cannot be increased, nor can other terms of your tenancy be changed. However, upon the termination of your tenancy a new contract with different sets of conditions may be drawn.
• The security deposit is used for cleaning and damages ONLY after you move out. The security deposit may not apply toward any part of your last month's rent. See "Moving Out" section below for more information.
• In the event you move out earlier than your roommate(s), Management is not legally bound to return your part of the security deposit until the leased premises has been completely vacated by all residents. Arrangement can be made at the management's discretion.

Maintenance:

If you require service, please contact us right away.  We are here to help. 

To fill out a maintenance request, please visit USC Housing and fill out the maintenance request form.


If it is an extreme emergency, please call (213)740-4646 and talk to a USC Housing and Maintenance representative.

Please do not stop our Maintenance technicians in the hall to tell them about a problem.  To better serve you, the office can schedule a technician who can address your needs in a timely manner.

Legal Issues:

Everything you ever wanted to know about your rights as a resident (and our rights as landlords).  Check it out at the California Tenants Guide to Residential Tenants' and Landlords' Rights and Responsibilities.

Have questions about noise complaints? (Check out the Los Angeles Police Department site for noise complaints.)