Before signing the stipulation, be sure that you understand all of it. Take the time to read it over carefully, you can ask for a few minutes to read it on your own or take it to the Help Center or Housing Court Answers to have it clearly explained. Ask the judge or court attorney about any items you don’t understand or don’t agree to before you sign. After you sign it, you are legally bound to the terms and it may be difficult to have it changed.