Talk to your student about the legal consequences of underage and excessive drinking that exist while living off campus. There are a variety of legal problems that can arise including alcohol citations, providing alcohol to minors, noise complaints, property damage, and eviction. CollegeParentsMatter.org, a website created by The Maryland Collaborative, provides tools and scripts to improve communication with your college student about high-risk situations. Click the button below to view the College Parents Matter resource on talking to your college student about off-campus housing.