The Student Housing Problem: An Exploratory Study of San Marcos, Texas

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dc.contributor.advisorShields, Patricia M.
dc.contributor.authorVite, Anna
dc.contributor.committeeMemberVaracalli, Thomas
dc.contributor.committeeMemberQadri, Zohaib
dc.date.accessioned2019-05-13T17:28:15Z
dc.date.available2019-05-13T17:28:15Z
dc.date.issued2019-05
dc.descriptionAn Applied Research Project Submitted to the Department of Political Science, Texas State University, in Partial Fulfillment for the Requirements for the Degree of Masters of Public Administration, Spring 2019.
dc.description.abstractPurpose: The purpose of this applied research project is to explore the antecedents, processes, and impacts of San Marcos, Texas off-campus student housing policy, with an emphasis on installment lease agreements. Method: The study uses San Marcos, Texas as a case study and focuses on the relationships between Texas State University, purpose-built off-campus student apartments, and the city. The study utilizes pillar questions which uses document analysis, structured interviews, and historical archival methods to collect data. Findings: Findings showed that many purpose-built student housing complexes do not follow all the regulations under the Texas Property Code. Students also encounter issues with their roommates, excessive charges, and lease durations. Overall, City of San Marcos and Texas State University believe that the ACT agreement improved relationships for all involved, although some believe it is too one-sided.
dc.description.departmentPublic Administration
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dc.format.extent94 pages
dc.format.medium1 file (.pdf)
dc.identifier.citationVite, A. (2019). The student housing problem: An exploratory study of San Marcos, Texas. Masters of Public Administration, Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10877/8192
dc.language.isoen
dc.subjectstudent housing
dc.subjectoff-campus student housing
dc.subjectleases
dc.subjectpre-leasing
dc.subjectrent-by-the-bed leases
dc.subjectinstallment contracts
dc.subjectindividual leases
dc.subjectrenting
dc.subjectPublic Administration
dc.titleThe Student Housing Problem: An Exploratory Study of San Marcos, Texas
dc.typeApplied Research Project

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