Question 1

Is there any charge for booking this apartment through Yixiang Haoju platform?

Accepted Answer

There is no charge for booking through uhomes. The contract rent you sign is also the same as the official apartment. All fees during the booking process are directly paid to the apartment. When you sign the contract, you sign the contract directly with the apartment. We are Help you deal with the booking procedures, and will add the exclusive extra high cashback of our platform to the apartment offers.

Question 2

Is the apartment furnished?

Accepted Answer

Lorenzo&#x27;s apartment is fully furnished with bed, drawers, desk, table and chairs. [Living area] There are sofas, chairs, coffee table and kitchen table with chairs, indoor washer and dryer; [Kitchen] Equipped include frost-free refrigerator with ice maker, gas stove, built-in microwave oven, multi-cycle dishwasher; Although basic furniture is available, tenants need to prepare personal items such as quilts, sheets, pillows, pots and pans, and toiletries. Note: There is no ceiling light in the bedroom of the apartment, so you can bring your own a floor lamp

Question 3

What is the lease form for this apartment? What does it mean for each person to sign an individual l

Accepted Answer

Student apartments can be rented by bed or a separate room, that is, each resident signs an individual lease, which means that each person is only responsible for part of their unit lease or bed. If your roommate fails, you don&#x27;t have to pay their fees

Question 4

What is the reservation process?

Accepted Answer

stpe1: Find the apartment type you want to book, click [Apply Now] to fill out the apartment application form step2: After submitting the application form, a rental consultant will contact you to help you start booking

Question 5

Is the marked rental price per person or the whole package?

Accepted Answer

Marked rent is for 1 person

Question 6

Is there a fixed start date and lease term for the apartment?

Accepted Answer

Yes, this apartment is a student apartment with a fixed starting time and lease period

Question 7

Does the apartment have air conditioning?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the apartment is centrally air-conditioned; 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom units: 1 controller; 3-bedroom units have 2 controllers: one controls bedroom A and public areas, and one controls bedrooms B and C

Question 8

What do the shared and private in the house type mean?

Accepted Answer

Shared refers to a bedroom with 2 beds, which can accommodate 2 people, and the rent is the price per person; private refers to a bedroom with 1 bed, which can only accommodate 1 person, and the rent is the price of each room

Question 9

About Roommate Matching

Accepted Answer

Student apartments can be rented by beds or single rooms. Everyone signs an individual lease, that is, an individual lease. In this case, each person only needs to be responsible for his own lease; if you have a roommate, you can book a room Invite each other as roommates (after the room is booked successfully, a roommate invitation system will be sent) You can also choose to find roommates in the roommate matching system

Question 10

How often is the rent paid? How to pay?

Accepted Answer

The rent of the apartment is paid on a monthly basis. Generally, the rent of the next month needs to be paid before the 1st of each month; the rent payment method of the apartment is online payment. Support payment by visa, mastercard, etc. Please refer to the rental contract for specific rent payment time

Question 11

How big is the bed in the apartment?

Accepted Answer

The double bedroom (shared room) has two twin XL size (96.5×203cm) beds. The single bedroom (private room) is a large cal king size bed (composed of 2 twin sizes joined together), the size is: (193*203cm) The apartment indicates that the mattress is specially designed for splicing, so it will not be uncomfortable , if the students are more concerned, you can also consider buying a big mattress for replacement~

Question 12

What is the difference between booking through your platform and booking by myself?

Accepted Answer

1: We are a booking platform that can help you communicate with the apartment, help you process the application procedures, and provide full Chinese service to avoid and solve possible errors or unsmoothness in some processes, avoid risks and save your time. 2: Your rent, application fee, parking fee and other expenses are directly paid to the apartment, and the contract is also signed directly by you and the apartment; we will help you with the reservation procedures and guide you to sign the contract with the apartment 3: We will help you book We do not charge any fees for this apartment, and through our booking, on the basis of the discount provided by the apartment, our platform will have an exclusive cashback offer

Question 13

Can I choose a room? When can I know the room number?

Accepted Answer

When booking a student apartment, you can only book the apartment type and bedroom type you want first, and there will be no room number when you book; Timely uhomes consultants will issue housing selection tutorials

Question 14

Do the apartments provide bedding?

Accepted Answer

If it is not provided, please bring your own bed sheets, quilts, pillows, towels, etc. when you check in, or you can choose to buy them locally when you arrive.

Question 15

Is there a washing machine in the room?

Accepted Answer

Each unit has an indoor washer and dryer

Question 16

How is the security situation in the apartment? Is there access control?

Accepted Answer

The apartment has a 24h access control system

Question 17

Does the apartment have a lift? How many elevators are there in total?

Accepted Answer

There are elevators, there are 9 elevators

Question 18

Does the rent of the apartment include utility fees such as water, electricity and network?

Accepted Answer

$45 miscellaneous fee package per bed per month, if it is a single bedroom, it is $90/month, see the cost list for details

Question 19

What fees do I need to pay to apply for an apartment?

Accepted Answer

See "Expense Details" on the listing details page

Question 20

Can I check in early?

Accepted Answer

Apartments in the United States are generally not allowed to move in early, because the previous tenant has not moved out or the apartment needs to be cleaned after the previous tenant has moved out~

Question 21

What is renters insurance premium? Why should I buy renters insurance?

Accepted Answer

When renting a house in the United States, most apartments require tenants to purchase renter&#x27;s insurance. The reason is that if the tenant accidentally causes damage to the house during the living process, such as: water leakage damages the floor or carpet, moving or collision causes damage to the wall, etc., the renter insurance will pay for you to the apartment or The management company pays compensation. The specific requirements of the apartment shall prevail. Most of the insurance can be paid monthly or annually. The cost of rental insurance is quite cheap, with an average of about 10-20 US dollars per month, and the amount of insurance will vary according to your insurance amount, area and selected items.

Question 22

Does the apartment have a shuttle bus to the school?

Accepted Answer

The apartment provides a free shuttle bus, which runs every 15 minutes on average. For the shuttle bus route, see the album on the apartment details page of [uhomes]

Question 23

My lease period is less than one year, and I have rented for 11.5 months, why have I paid rent 12 ti

Accepted Answer

In fact, the student apartment is charged according to your actual lease period (for example, 11.5 months), and then for the convenience of calculation and management, it is directly divided into 12 equal parts and charged on a monthly basis. In this case, whether it is the apartment lease or the website description, it is generally not called rent, but 12 month installation, which means 12 monthly installments. In order to facilitate the management of the apartment, the rent of the month is paid on the 1st of each month or in advance. A late fee may be incurred if it is later than the specified time of the apartment. For details, please refer to the relevant terms of the contract.

Question 24

What should I bring to my new apartment?

Accepted Answer

Although there are basic furniture and home appliances in the apartment, you need to bring your own personal items such as quilts and pillows. The following is a guide to help you bring your personal items: Bedroom area: sheets, quilts, pillows, towels, toiletries, bath hooks and shower curtains , trash cans, etc.; public areas: trash cans, trash bags, pots and pans, plates, cups, cutlery, coffee pots. Cleaning/disinfecting supplies, dishwashing detergent, laundry detergent, etc.;

Question 25

What year was the apartment built? How many layers are there? How many beds?

Accepted Answer

In 2014, a total of 6 floors, 913 units

Question 26

Are pets allowed in the apartment? How to charge?

Accepted Answer

No pets allowed

Question 27

Will the apartment collect my packages before I move in?

Accepted Answer

No, the apartment requires you to check in yourself before you can collect the package

Question 28

If the lease is about to expire, what do I need to do to cancel the lease?

Accepted Answer

After the lease expires, if you don’t renew the lease and want to move out, you generally need to inform the apartment 60-90 days in advance. If you don’t notify, the apartment may automatically renew the contract. This is generally stipulated in the contract, which is interpreted by the contract and the apartment. allow.

Question 29

The facilities in the room are broken, who can I ask for repairs?

Accepted Answer

You can send an email to the apartment, or contact the front desk of the apartment, make an appointment to leave a message, and let the maintenance come to check

Question 30

Does the apartment have parking? Indoor or outdoor? How to charge?

Accepted Answer

The apartment is an underground parking lot, please refer to "Fee Details" for the parking fee

Question 31

Is there a supermarket near the apartment?

Accepted Answer

Some houses near schools are not far from supermarkets and convenience stores

Question 32

What public area facilities are there in the apartment?

Accepted Answer

See the facilities section of the apartment details page for details

Question 33

I signed a 12-month lease contract, can I sublease it halfway?

Accepted Answer

Yes, apartments generally have a formal subletting clause. After the formal subletting process is completed, you will no longer have any financial responsibility for the house. There is generally a subletting fee for subletting. Subletting fee see fee details

Question 34

Required application materials

Accepted Answer

Step1: In the house type you want to apply for, click [Apply Now] Step2: Upload your passport and I20

Question 35

Are boys and girls mixed?

Accepted Answer

If you are renting a whole apartment, men and women can live together; if you are renting a single bed and a single room, unless there are special requirements, the apartment will arrange same-sex occupancy.

Question 36

What should I do if I want to renew the lease after the lease term expires?

Accepted Answer

The apartment can be notified 60 days before the end of the lease period and a new contract can be signed

Question 37

Can I change rooms after check-in?

Accepted Answer

If you have checked with the apartment that there are vacancies, it is generally possible to negotiate a room change. Whether you can change or not needs to be negotiated with the apartment at that time

Question 38

What happens if I move out on my own before the tenancy ends?

Accepted Answer

You can move out before the lease expires, but you still need to pay the rent for the remaining months in the lease, or sublet the room and let others continue to pay the rent, otherwise it will be a breach of contract. Students, please pay attention: breaking the contract does not only mean the loss of the deposit, the apartment has the right to recover all your remaining rent. At the same time, it will have a serious impact on your personal credit record, and some apartments will even be reflected to the immigration bureau. Refusal to pay rent, the apartment may also resort to law.

Question 39

Can someone stay overnight?

Accepted Answer

few days are allowed

Question 40

What issues should be paid attention to when renting out?

Accepted Answer

When you quit the lease, you need to basically restore the apartment to the way you checked in, that is, clean the apartment, leave no personal items or garbage, and keep all the facilities in the apartment intact. You need to fill out the Move-out checklist, and check with the apartment staff one by one whether the required cleaning is up to standard to ensure that the deposit can be fully refunded. Don&#x27;t forget to leave the correct check payable and mailing address to the apartment. Checks for deposit refunds are usually received within one month.

Question 41

I have already applied for and signed the lease, but I want to go back, what should I do?

Accepted Answer

In the United States, the content of the contract and the signature are very particular. Once the lease is signed, all the content of the contract must be fulfilled. You can apply for subletting procedures to avoid paying liquidated damages. The liquidated damages for student apartments in the United States are not as simple as a deposit. It is likely that you will need to pay a whole year&#x27;s rent.

Question 42

Do you allow friends to stay in the apartment?

Accepted Answer

Occasionally invite friends to stay

Question 43

Can I book an apartment under the age of 18?

Accepted Answer

Sorry, according to the requirements of the United States, all students staying in American apartments must be at least 18 years old at the time of check-in. If you are at least 17 years old, but you will be at least 18 years old at the time of check-in, you can also book

Question 44

When can I check in when I arrive? How to do it?

Accepted Answer

Under normal circumstances, check-in is only possible during the working hours of the apartment. (The office hours of the apartment are: RESIDENT SERVICE HOURS MF: 9AM-6PM.) For early or late check-in, you need to contact the apartment in advance, subject to the requirements of the apartment, usually American apartments You cannot check in earlier than the rental date. Documents required for check in: passport, electronic version of rental contract, electronic version of rental insurance, etc.

Question 45

When can I check in?

Accepted Answer

You can check in on the day when the contract period starts. If you arrive at the apartment during non-working hours, it is best to inform the apartment by email in advance so that the apartment can arrange check-in. The management office of the apartment will have specified office hours, (the office hours of the apartment are: RESIDENT SERVICE HOURS MF: 9AM-6PM ) Therefore, if the office hours are exceeded on the same day, you have to wait until the next day. Some apartments do not work on weekends, so students should arrange air tickets and itinerary reasonably according to the office hours of the apartment. After all, the apartment is not a hotel, if you arrive after office hours on the day, please contact the temporary accommodation in advance.

Question 46

What is the procedure for subletting?

Accepted Answer

Before the end of the lease term, if you want to move out in advance, you can find a lessee to take over (if no tenant is found, you need to pay rent and other fees every month according to the rental contract regardless of whether you live in the apartment) After the formal subletting procedures are completed, you will There will be no further financial responsibility for the house. For subletting, the apartment will charge the sublessor a subletting fee of 750 US dollars. The subletting process is as follows Step1: Post the subletting on the Yixiang APP or from other channels. Find the lessee Step2: Inform the Yixianghaoju consultant who you want to sublet to, and the consultant will help you with the subletting procedures. Step3: The apartment will charge the sublessor a $750 subletting fee. Step4: After the lessee signs the contract, the house will be successfully subletted

Question 47

What I rent is a single bedroom, does the bedroom opposite must also be a single bedroom?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily, if you sign a contract for a single bedroom, you can only guarantee that you have a single bedroom. The bedroom opposite may be a single bedroom or a double bedroom for 2 people

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Is there any charge for booking this apartment through Yixiang Haoju platform?

Is the apartment furnished?

What is the lease form for this apartment? What does it mean for each person to sign an individual l

Is there any charge for booking this apartment through Yixiang Haoju platform?

Is the apartment furnished?

What is the lease form for this apartment? What does it mean for each person to sign an individual l

What is the reservation process?

Is the marked rental price per person or the whole package?

Is there a fixed start date and lease term for the apartment?

Does the apartment have air conditioning?

What do the shared and private in the house type mean?

About Roommate Matching

How often is the rent paid? How to pay?

How big is the bed in the apartment?

What is the difference between booking through your platform and booking by myself?

Can I choose a room? When can I know the room number?

Do the apartments provide bedding?

Is there a washing machine in the room?

How is the security situation in the apartment? Is there access control?

Does the apartment have a lift? How many elevators are there in total?

Does the rent of the apartment include utility fees such as water, electricity and network?

What fees do I need to pay to apply for an apartment?

Can I check in early?

What is renters insurance premium? Why should I buy renters insurance?

Does the apartment have a shuttle bus to the school?

My lease period is less than one year, and I have rented for 11.5 months, why have I paid rent 12 ti

What should I bring to my new apartment?

What year was the apartment built? How many layers are there? How many beds?

Are pets allowed in the apartment? How to charge?

Will the apartment collect my packages before I move in?

If the lease is about to expire, what do I need to do to cancel the lease?

The facilities in the room are broken, who can I ask for repairs?

Does the apartment have parking? Indoor or outdoor? How to charge?

Is there a supermarket near the apartment?

What public area facilities are there in the apartment?

I signed a 12-month lease contract, can I sublease it halfway?

Required application materials

Are boys and girls mixed?

What should I do if I want to renew the lease after the lease term expires?

Can I change rooms after check-in?

What happens if I move out on my own before the tenancy ends?

Can someone stay overnight?

What issues should be paid attention to when renting out?

I have already applied for and signed the lease, but I want to go back, what should I do?

Do you allow friends to stay in the apartment?

Can I book an apartment under the age of 18?

When can I check in when I arrive? How to do it?

When can I check in?

What is the procedure for subletting?

What I rent is a single bedroom, does the bedroom opposite must also be a single bedroom?

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