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Student Legal Services

Last Updated: January 6, 2021 3:14:38 PM PST

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Counseling for individuals and student groups
Attorney referrals
Educational workshops
Customized workshops
Please be aware that Student Legal Services does not provide ongoing representation to students. Should you need representation, our attorneys can refer you to a private attorney and/or identify resources to help you get the assistance you need. Before you meet with a Student Legal Services attorney or a private attorney, read about how to talk with an attorney.

Discover the Law 2021 is here!

Visit the Discover the Law page to register for and find information about the 40 workshops offered this quarter.

COVID-19 response status

Student Legal Services remains open to serve the legal counseling, education and referral needs of the UC San Diego student population, only through telephonic or Zoom videoconferencing appointments. Please call the office at (858) 534-4374 to arrange for an appointment. Any changes to this policy will be posted to this page as soon as practicable.

COVID-19 and California leases frequently asked questions

Be sure to check out our in-depth FAQs for California tenants wondering whether to cancel their leases early.

Can I Cancel My Lease? Webinar

As the University of California transitioned to remote learning, many students wondered whether they are able to end their off-campus leases early. This webinar, which originally aired on March 23, 2020 at 11am PST, will discuss California landlord-tenant law and provide practical tips for those considering their relocation options during these unprecedented times.

View the webinar here, or download the PDF version of the slides here.

Living off campus? Protect your security deposit!

By law, your residence must be in the same condition when you move out as when you moved in. If it isn’t — or if you can't prove that it is — your landlord could keep your security deposit, perhaps costing you thousands of dollars.

To get your deposit back, you need to document the condition of your residence, including taking plenty of detailed photos and filling out an inspection checklist (PDF) both when you move in and move out.

Take steps to prove the condition of your residence before you move in, so that you don’t get nailed! For more on your rights and responsibilities as a tenant, check out the handy California Tenants Guide (121-page PDF), produced by the California Department of Consumer Affairs.

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