Resources for Off-Campus Housing

Many Washington and Lee undergraduate and law students will live in the Lexington and Rockbridge County communities during their time at the University. The resources here are designed to assist those students in their selection of housing and in making responsible decisions with regarding to their living situation.

Washington and Lee Resources

Off-Campus Student Housing Guide (pdf)

Being a Good Neighbor
Living off-campus means students become part of a community

Damage Checklist (pdf)
Use when you move into an apartment or house.

Fire Safety Checklist (pdf)
Survey your apartment and your living habits.

Local and Area Resources

Rockbridge County Resources

• Recycle Rockbridge
• Building Department
• County Code
• County Noise Ordinance (pdf)

City of Lexington Resources

• Online Utility Payments
• Recycling
• Public Works (Trash Pickup)
• Ordinances
• City Noise Ordinance (pdf)

Legal Resources

Virginia Landlord-Tenant Handbook (2010) (pdf)

Renters' Rights: The Basics
 A great source of info that does not read quite so legalistically as the Virginia Landlord-Tenant Handbook. This is through our library so you'll need your W&L access information to connect.

• Table of Contents

• Instructions for accessing the full text

  1. Click the "Renters' Rights: The Basics" link above.
  2. Click the "Connect to: Renters' Rights: The Basics"
  3. Enter your W&L login information
  4. Seach the Database Menu for the "NetLibrary" Link. Note "NetLibrary" is one word
  5. Seach the NetLibrary page for "Renters' Rights"
  6. You will now have full access to the ebook