Disclaimer
What Behind the Dorm Walls Is
Behind the Dorm Walls is an educational media and resource platform for college students and parents navigating suspected unhealthy college housing and campus building conditions. We share warning signs, documentation tools, publicly available information, and — with explicit permission — personal stories from students and parents.
What Behind the Dorm Walls Is Not
We are not a law firm and do not provide legal advice. Nothing on this site creates an attorney-client relationship.
We are not medical providers and do not diagnose illness, recommend treatment, or establish that any health condition was caused by a building or housing situation.
We are not an environmental testing company and do not perform, certify, or interpret environmental testing.
We do not investigate or verify every claim made in a personal story submission, and we do not independently establish causation or legal liability based on a submitted story.
Personal Stories
Stories shared on this site reflect the personal accounts, beliefs, and experiences of the individuals who submitted them. Unless we specifically state that a fact has been independently verified through a public record, report, or document, treat submitted stories as one family's account of their own experience — not a proven fact about any institution.
Your Own Situation
If you believe your student's health may be affected by their housing or a campus building, we encourage you to consult a licensed medical professional about symptoms, a licensed environmental professional about testing, and a licensed attorney in your state about any legal questions. Nothing on this site is a substitute for that professional guidance.
No Guarantee of Outcome
Documenting your situation using our checklists, templates, or resources does not guarantee any particular medical, legal, or institutional outcome. These tools are designed to help you stay organized — not to predict or promise results.