Question 1

When should I start looking for student housing in Cranbrook?

Accepted Answer

Start in January, and if you see a suitable property during that time, just apply as soon as possible; if you don't find a suitable property, you can wait. But if it's May or June, do it as soon as possible. The longer you wait, the less cost effective housing becomes available, and after August, the options become scarce.

Question 2

What are the typical apartment types available for rent in Cranbrook?

Accepted Answer

In Cranbrook, most students choose a Flat Apartment, followed by a House, a Townhouse and so on. There are usually studios, 1 bed 1bath, 2 bed 2 bath, 3 bed 3 bath, 4 bed 4 bath and so on. There are also room types that belong to shared bedrooms, such as 2 bed 1 bath, 3 bed 2 bath, etc.

Question 3

When I rent an apartment in Cranbrook, can I return it at any time after signing the lease?

Accepted Answer

No. You cannot. Generally speaking, once a lease is signed, it is effective immediately and cannot be terminated early by either party. Under Canada law, if a tenant signs a long-term lease, they are responsible for the entire term of the lease, and the landlord has the right to demand all of the rent even if the tenant moves out.

Question 4

What documents and papers are generally required for Cranbrook student housing application?

Accepted Answer

Student housing will conduct a thorough background check, such as a financial check, criminal record check, etc. Therefore, the apartments require the following: a Canada Social Security Number (SSN), which is similar to a domestic ID number, to check your financial status. Canada driver's license number. Sponsor in the Canada (sponsor must also have SSN): Further assurance that the applicant can afford to pay rent.However, international students usually without all three of these documents. Most apartments allow international students to use other documents instead: I-20, Copy of passport or Visiting Scholar Visa form

Question 5

What documents should I bring when checking in for a rental in Cranbrook?

Accepted Answer

Please bring your passport, I-20, payment receipts, credit cards, checks, etc. Please note that the apartment does not take cash.

Question 6

What are the main things I should pay attention to when renting an apartment in Cranbrook?

Accepted Answer

Is the room number, key, etc., correct and are all the facilities provided in the apartment available? We recommend you take a photo of the check-in list and submit it to the apartment together with the check-in list so that both parties can keep a copy for their protection.

Question 7

When I rent an apartment in Cranbrook, can I get out of the lease at any time after signing it?

Accepted Answer

Generally speaking, once a lease is signed, it is effective immediately and cannot be terminated early by either party to the lease.Under Canada law, if a tenant signs a long-term lease, they are responsible for the rent for the entire term of the lease, and the landlord has the right to require the tenant to pay all the rent even if they move out.

Question 8

Can I rent an apartment in Cranbrook and have a pet on the sly?

Accepted Answer

No, you cannot. Some students may think of getting a cat or dog on the sly, but it is not recommended to violate the contract because it is bad for your credit and you may face fines.

Question 9

Do I need to submit a certificate of deposit for the total rent during the rental period in Cranbrook?

Accepted Answer

It is usual for some individual landlords or apartments to require proof of deposit of the total rent for the term of the lease.

Question 10

What are the start and end times for Cranbrook student housing?

Accepted Answer

Most student apartments have specific move-in and move-out times, mostly 3-5 days before the start of the school year. Some apartments offer flexible check-in times during the summer, or early check-in for some rooms. Check-out dates are usually May 31, July 31, August 31 of the following year.

Student Housing in Cranbrook

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