Question 1

Is the apartment furnished?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Each bedroom will have a bed, table and chair. The living room is furnished with comfortable sofas, chairs and coffee table. The kitchen is fully equipped with energy-efficient appliances, refrigerator, dishwasher, oven, washing machine and dryer

Question 2

I&#x27;m alone and don&#x27;t have a roommate, can I rent?

Accepted Answer

Of course, the apartment provides individual lease. An individual lease means that each person is only responsible for their own bedroom and some common areas, unlike many joint leases signed for apartments or rental homes. If your roommate transfers to another school or moves to a different apartment for some reason, you don&#x27;t have to worry about paying their share of the rent. If there is no roommate, the apartment will be automatically assigned. You need to fill in the roommate matching form of the apartment. If you have special needs, you need to tell the applicant teacher in advance to help the note to be sent to the apartment. The apartment will give priority to matching according to your requirements (but it may not be matched. fully qualified roommate).

Question 3

What is the difference between studio and 1B1B?

Accepted Answer

Studio is similar to 1B1B, the biggest difference is the living room, the price is relatively cheaper than 1B1B. Studio includes a bathroom and kitchen, but there is no separation between the kitchen, living room and bedroom. 1B1B is a standard apartment with a bedroom, a living room, a kitchen and a bathroom.

Question 4

Can I check in early?

Accepted Answer

Apartments are generally not allowed to move in early. After the last batch of students moved out, the apartment needs to be cleaned uniformly

Question 5

What does the rent include?

Accepted Answer

Rent includes: water fee, internet fee, garbage disposal, sewage treatment fee, TV channel fee

Question 6

Is there an indoor washer and dryer?

Accepted Answer

Each unit has an independent washing and drying machine, which is free to use

Question 7

Does the apartment have a parking space?

Accepted Answer

Yes, depending on the apartment

Question 8

What is the payment method for rent?

Accepted Answer

The property does not accept cash, you can choose to pay by check, money order or online.

Question 9

Does the apartment have air conditioning?

Accepted Answer

Yes, central air conditioning

Question 10

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 an apartment lease or a website description, it is generally not called rents (rent), but 12 month installment, 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 11

Can I choose my orientation?

Accepted Answer

The United States does not talk about orientation~ But when you apply, you can note that you want to be allocated a room with better lighting. Generally, the apartment will be given priority when there are enough vacancies, but there is no 100% guarantee that you can be allocated a house that we are satisfied with~

Question 12

What do I need to bring to the apartment?

Accepted Answer

The apartment is recommended to bring: bedding, daily necessities, kitchen utensils (including pots and pans) and personal items.

Question 13

What if a bedroom or apartment needs repairs?

Accepted Answer

If you need maintenance, simply log in to the resident portal on the apartment website and fill out a maintenance request. You can also call or go to the front desk. If it is an emergency, please notify the front desk or call 911 immediately.

Question 14

Are pets allowed in the apartment?

Accepted Answer

Pet deposit + rent required (see condo&#x27;s pet terms).

Question 15

What is the apartment application fee?

Accepted Answer

The apartment application fee is collected by the apartment. It is a fee for reviewing the applicant&#x27;s materials. It is also a fee that everyone must pay when applying for an apartment. Note: No matter whether the application is successful or not, the apartment will not refund this fee. Applications will only be officially accepted once the application fee has been submitted.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

Most students seldom deal with "insurance" before coming to the United States, but after coming to the United States, dealing with insurance companies has become an unavoidable thing: you need to buy insurance to buy a car, you need to buy insurance to see a doctor, and most of them rent a house. The apartment will also require tenants to purchase renter insurance, which is subject to the requirements of the apartment. Most of the insurance can be paid monthly or annually. The cost of rental insurance is quite cheap, with an average of about $15 per month, and the amount of insurance will vary according to your insured amount, area and selected items; to avoid property loss, At the same time, when a liability dispute occurs, reduce your own compensation losses.

Question 17

Will the apartment collect my package? Is it ok before check-in?

Accepted Answer

Under normal circumstances, the apartment will not collect the package until after the lease start date of the contract.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

Generally, check-in is only possible during the working hours of the apartment. For early/late check-in, you need to contact the apartment in advance, subject to the requirements of the apartment. Generally, student apartments cannot check in earlier than the renting date. Check in with your documents, the electronic version of the rental contract, and the electronic version of the rental insurance.

Question 19

What do I need to do if I cancel the lease?

Accepted Answer

If you do not renew the lease and want to move out, you generally need to inform the apartment 60-90 days in advance. If you do not notify, the apartment may automatically renew the contract. This is generally stipulated in the contract, and the interpretation of the contract and the apartment shall prevail.

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Is the apartment furnished?

I'm alone and don't have a roommate, can I rent?

What is the difference between studio and 1B1B?

Is the apartment furnished?

I'm alone and don't have a roommate, can I rent?

What is the difference between studio and 1B1B?

Can I check in early?

What does the rent include?

Is there an indoor washer and dryer?

Does the apartment have a parking space?

What is the payment method for rent?

Does the apartment have air conditioning?

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

Can I choose my orientation?

What do I need to bring to the apartment?

What if a bedroom or apartment needs repairs?

Are pets allowed in the apartment?

What is the apartment application fee?

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

Will the apartment collect my package? Is it ok before check-in?

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

What do I need to do if I cancel the lease?

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Is the apartment furnished?

I'm alone and don't have a roommate, can I rent?

What is the difference between studio and 1B1B?

Is the apartment furnished?

I'm alone and don't have a roommate, can I rent?

What is the difference between studio and 1B1B?

Can I check in early?

What does the rent include?

Is there an indoor washer and dryer?

Does the apartment have a parking space?

What is the payment method for rent?

Does the apartment have air conditioning?

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

Can I choose my orientation?

What do I need to bring to the apartment?

What if a bedroom or apartment needs repairs?

Are pets allowed in the apartment?

What is the apartment application fee?

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

Will the apartment collect my package? Is it ok before check-in?

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

What do I need to do if I cancel the lease?

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