University of California, Berkeley: What is the official rule for Payment before signing?
DIRECT ANSWER
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
Do not pay before a signed lease; OCH says a landlord should never expect payment without a signed lease agreement.
Sources & verification
- Payment Before Signing — och.berkeley.edu source-backed-recovered-record
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