Question 1

How many floors does the apartment have? How many people can live there?

Accepted Answer

The apartment was built in 2018, with 5 floors and 245 units, each of which can accommodate 1-4 people.

Question 2

Do you charge an agency fee for booking an apartment here?

Accepted Answer

Theory is a cooperative relationship with us, no intermediary fee is required, and we can help you apply for free; and when you book a room at uhomes and sign an apartment directly, the price is the same, and there is no difference.

Question 3

Is the apartment furnished? What do I need to bring?

Accepted Answer

Bedrooms include queensize beds and mattresses, tables and chairs, ceiling fans, blinds, etc.; bathrooms include bathtubs (or showers), toilets, etc.; living rooms include sofas, 50-inch smart TVs, indoor washing machines and dryers, etc.; kitchens include cabinets, stoves, Refrigerator, Microwave, Dishwasher, etc. You need to bring your own bedding such as quilts and pillows, and daily necessities such as pots and pans.

Question 4

What does the rent include? How about miscellaneous expenses?

Accepted Answer

The rent includes gas fee, water fee, sewage treatment fee, garbage recycling fee, and electricity fee (there is a monthly quota for electricity, and the excess is paid by yourself).

Question 5

Are the prices shown per person or for the package?

Accepted Answer

The price shown is for a single room.

Question 6

Is renter&#x27;s insurance a must? what&#x27;s the effect?

Accepted Answer

is required. According to the law of the United States, the apartment requires tenants to purchase rental insurance before moving in, and the insurance amount must reach a certain amount. Renters insurance generally includes personal property insurance (Personal Property) and liability insurance (Liability), personal property theft or loss due to natural disasters can be claimed. The price is generally around $15 per month. The specific amount and insurance coverage are subject to the relevant regulations of the insurance company website or the apartment.

Question 7

Are the prices on the uhomes app accurate?

Accepted Answer

The price of the apartment will be adjusted according to the market situation and the vacancy situation. The price may fluctuate in different months. The app provides a reference price, and the consultant needs to check with you again after the house inspection. In addition, after the contract is signed and the room is allocated, if the allocated room is a room with a balcony and other special circumstances, there may be a surcharge of around $20-$30. The final price is subject to the confirmation of the apartment.

Question 8

What is the difference between booking with you and booking by myself?

Accepted Answer

1. No price difference: uhomes assists you to sign contracts directly with the apartment, so the rent pricing comes from the apartment official, without any hidden price difference, and all fees such as application fees and rent are also paid directly to the apartment by you. 2. Save worry and effort: Through our booking, professional consultants will help you match suitable housing sources for free, understand the details of the apartment, assist you in communicating with the apartment, perform housing reservation operations (the application process for US housing listings is more complicated), and check-in precautions Reminder until the contract is issued and check-in is smooth. 3. More discounts: You can enjoy the official preferential activities of the apartment when you book through uhomes. At the same time, some houses are outside the preferential policies of the apartment and can enjoy exclusive special cashback activities. For details, please visit our website/APP

Question 9

Is the rent price negotiable?

Accepted Answer

No, the apartment price is a flat rate.

Question 10

Do renters need to pay taxes?

Accepted Answer

No additional tax is required.

Question 11

Do I need to pay a deposit?

Accepted Answer

Yes, international students need to pay one month&#x27;s rent as a deposit. After the end of the rental period, the apartment will be inspected and will be returned to the student if there is no serious damage.

Question 12

How long is the apartment lease?

Accepted Answer

Student apartments have a fixed lease term, and Theory’s lease term is from August 21 to July 31 of the following year

Question 13

Can the apartment be checked in early?

Accepted Answer

The student apartment has a fixed lease term. It is difficult to move in early, and a special application is required. The apartment checks to see if there is a vacancy that meets the time. If you have an early check-in requirement, please contact your advisor.

Question 14

How often is the rent paid? How to pay?

Accepted Answer

The rent is divided into 12 installments and paid on the 1st of each month. You can log in to your resident account and pay online by ACH, American debit or credit card, or you can go to the apartment office to pay by check or money order, but cash is not accepted.

Question 15

Why do I have to pay 12 months&#x27; rent when I actually lived there for 11.5 months or less than a year

Accepted Answer

Student apartments are charged according to your actual rental period (for example, 11.5 months), but for the convenience of calculation and management, the total rent is directly divided into 12 and charged monthly. 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.

Question 16

Is it convenient to live around the apartment?

Accepted Answer

Life is convenient near Theory, 2 minutes walk to Samir&#x27;s Imported Foods supermarket, 6 minutes walk to CVS pharmacy, and more than ten restaurants and coffee shops within 10 minutes walk.

Question 17

Is there a bus station near the apartment?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are nearly ten bus stops within walking distance of Theory.

Question 18

Does the apartment have an in-unit washer dryer?

Accepted Answer

Indoor washer dryer

Question 19

How big is the room?

Accepted Answer

The area of studio is about 41.7 square meters, the area of 1b is about 51.8-58.8 square meters, the area of 2b is about 78.2-93.7 square meters, the area of 3b is about 114.4-115.5 square meters, and the area of 4b is about 121.1-150 square meters.

Question 20

What size and type of beds are provided in the apartment?

Accepted Answer

The bed is Queen-Size.

Question 21

Can the window be opened?

Accepted Answer

can be opened

Question 22

Does the apartment have an elevator? How many are there?

Accepted Answer

Yes, theory has three elevators

Question 23

Does the apartment have a shuttle?

Accepted Answer

have

Question 24

Is smoking allowed in the apartment?

Accepted Answer

No, the apartment is a non-smoking apartment. Smoking needs to go outside.

Question 25

Are pets allowed in the apartment?

Accepted Answer

Can.

Question 26

Does the apartment have heating and air conditioning?

Accepted Answer

some

Question 27

Does the apartment have parking? Do I need to pay?

Accepted Answer

With indoor garage, $130/month

Question 28

Is there someone in the apartment to collect the package?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the front desk accepts packages

Question 29

Can my friend come and stay for a short time?

Accepted Answer

Generally speaking, short-term temporary residence is acceptable, but it is recommended that you report to the apartment in advance and discuss with your roommate. For details, please consult Xiaoju.

Question 30

Can the apartment be rented out as a single room?

Accepted Answer

Single room available for rent

Question 31

Can I ask my roommate to be Chinese? / Can I request the nationality of my roommate?

Accepted Answer

American apartments do not allow nationality requirements in matching roommate preferences, and will be mistaken for racial discrimination and cancel your application. If the students here are very concerned about nationality issues, you can find a roommate in advance, so that we can note the roommate information when applying for an apartment, and let the apartment help arrange to live together as much as possible~

Question 32

Can Yijiahaoju help me find a roommate?

Accepted Answer

If you don&#x27;t have a partner you want to live with, uhomes can help you find a roommate, and you can tell your request to the consultant!

Question 33

If I apply together with my friends, can I guarantee that I will be allocated together?

Accepted Answer

The student apartment is an individual lease. If you have a designated roommate, be sure to inform the advisor. We will try our best to arrange them together with the apartment, but the apartment will not guarantee 100% allocation. The final apartment arrangement shall prevail .

Question 34

My roommate quits the lease midway, am I liable?

Accepted Answer

unnecessary. Everyone&#x27;s contract is an individual lease, and they are only responsible for their own room. So if a roommate moves out, other tenants are not liable for the roommate who leaves.

Question 35

Is it possible for me to be assigned a basement room?

Accepted Answer

Theory has no basement rooms, you don&#x27;t need to worry about being assigned a basement room

Question 36

Can I specify the specific room I want in a shared rental situation?

Accepted Answer

Apartments generally cannot specify specific rooms. We can help students make notes when applying, and whether we can meet the needs in the end depends on the availability of the apartment. The details are subject to the final allocation of the apartment.

Question 37

Do I need a guarantor to apply for this apartment?

Accepted Answer

There are no specific requirements for guarantors, parents can act as guarantors.

Question 38

What materials do I need to submit for the application?

Accepted Answer

Need to submit the student&#x27;s own offer, passport, I20

Question 39

What is the application process for this apartment?

Accepted Answer

1: Find the corresponding apartment type in the app and click [Apply Now], fill in the application form for uhomes Apartment, submit the relevant application materials, and inform your consultant 2: The application specialist performs the application operation 3: Pay the application fee of $12.5/person 4: Under the apartment Contract, the tenant signs the contract 5: Pay the deposit 6: Pay the first month&#x27;s rent Note: During the apartment application period, in order to successfully book a room as soon as possible, please cooperate in time with the documents that need to be signed during the apartment application process, fee payment and other procedures. There is generally a time limit for the signing of relevant documents for American apartments. If the operation exceeds the time, the application will be canceled by the apartment. *Application fees for apartments are usually paid online. Please prepare a credit card (visa/mastercard) that is not from the four major banks and can pay foreign currency. ) For details, please consult Xiaoju.

Question 40

I am not a student of Syracuse University, can I order?

Accepted Answer

If you are a student, but from other schools, you can make a reservation. If you are not a student, you cannot make a reservation.

Question 41

Do I have the option to choose the floor and orientation?

Accepted Answer

Generally, room numbers will be allocated about 1-2 weeks before check-in in student apartments. If you have a special desired floor or orientation, please inform the consultant before applying, and we will make a note for you. Apartments are generally given priority when there are enough vacancies, but there is no 100% guarantee that we can be assigned to the floor we want.

Question 42

I have already started to apply for an apartment, does it mean that I have rented a house?

Accepted Answer

Submitting an application does not mean that the house has been rented. Every year from April to September is the peak rental season, and many people are applying for the same apartment at the same time. At this stage, there will be situations where the apartment processing application is not timely, the apartment responds slowly, and the application is difficult to pass, etc. Specific problems need to be analyzed in detail. Therefore, the application process does not mean that the house has been rented. Only when you have successfully signed a contract with the apartment and paid the deposit to the apartment on time, can the house be rented successfully.

Question 43

How long does it take for an apartment application to get a result? When can I know my room number?

Accepted Answer

There are a lot of application orders in the peak season. In order not to miss your application, please notify and contact your rental consultant in time after you submit the application. After the application is submitted, it usually takes 3-5 working days to have the application result. The student apartment is usually about 1-2 weeks before check-in, and the apartment will send you the room number. Please pay attention to the welcome letter sent by the apartment before moving in, and check the email in the application mailbox in time.

Question 44

Is the contract signed with the building or with uhomes? Is it a paper contract?

Accepted Answer

Students sign directly with the apartment. The contract is an electronic contract and can be signed online. When you sign a contract, you need to pay attention to important information such as name, start date, rent, apartment type, lease term, deposit, etc. The contract has legal effect, please confirm that it is correct before signing, and the specific operation consultant will guide you.

Question 45

Can I send a courier to the apartment in advance?

Accepted Answer

Apartments cannot accept packages in advance until the student himself has gone to check in.

Question 46

How to check in?

Accepted Answer

You need to bring your passport and Electronic contract, with the applicant&#x27;s passport i20 and other documents, go to the front desk or leasing office to check in. Generally, you need to make an appointment with the apartment for a check-in time. It is recommended that students contact the apartment in advance to inform them of the arrival time, so as to avoid long waits

Question 47

Is there a time limit for check-in?

Accepted Answer

Yes, during the working hours of the apartment (Monday to Friday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm; Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm; Sunday 1:00 am - 5:00 pm), within this range Check-in is only possible within. If you check in during non-working hours or holidays such as the 6th, it is recommended that you book a hotel one day in advance, and then check in after the apartment goes to work.

Question 48

Can I change rooms in the apartment after moving in? Such as changing from 2b to 1b?

Accepted Answer

The supply of student apartments in Syracuse is very tight, and it is difficult to find vacancies after moving in. If there is a vacant room that meets your requirements after check-in, you can apply to the apartment to change the room, but you need to pay a certain fee to the apartment.

Question 49

Can I cancel the lease or break lease early?

Accepted Answer

American apartments have legal effects after signing the contract, and generally cannot be canceled directly. It is recommended that you find a lessee to take over your lease and pay the specified sublease fee to the apartment. You can also publish your listings to our APP for subletting.

Question 50

Can I sublet my room? How should it be done?

Accepted Answer

Subletting is allowed with a $250 fee to the condo. If you book a room in uhomes and need to sublet, please be sure to contact your consultant, who will assist you in subletting procedures.

Question 51

After check-in, if there is a problem with the room, who can I contact for repair?

Accepted Answer

For repairs after check-in, please report to the apartment for repairs. There are three ways to report repairs to Theory: 1. Report repairs on the portal website; 2. Send emails to the person in charge of the apartment to report repairs; 3. During working hours on weekdays, call the apartment office or go to the site to report repairs.

Question 52

When will the cashback of Yijiahaoju be given?

Accepted Answer

After you check in, the apartment will start to check the check-in list with us, and after confirming that there are no problems, cashback will be carried out one after another~ You can check the status in the uhomes app-Me-My Wallet.

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How many floors does the apartment have? How many people can live there?

Do you charge an agency fee for booking an apartment here?

Is the apartment furnished? What do I need to bring?

How many floors does the apartment have? How many people can live there?

Do you charge an agency fee for booking an apartment here?

Is the apartment furnished? What do I need to bring?

What does the rent include? How about miscellaneous expenses?

Are the prices shown per person or for the package?

Is renter's insurance a must? what's the effect?

Are the prices on the uhomes app accurate?

What is the difference between booking with you and booking by myself?

Is the rent price negotiable?

Do renters need to pay taxes?

Do I need to pay a deposit?

How long is the apartment lease?

Can the apartment be checked in early?

How often is the rent paid? How to pay?

Why do I have to pay 12 months' rent when I actually lived there for 11.5 months or less than a year

Is it convenient to live around the apartment?

Is there a bus station near the apartment?

Does the apartment have an in-unit washer dryer?

How big is the room?

What size and type of beds are provided in the apartment?

Can the window be opened?

Does the apartment have an elevator? How many are there?

Does the apartment have a shuttle?

Is smoking allowed in the apartment?

Are pets allowed in the apartment?

Does the apartment have heating and air conditioning?

Does the apartment have parking? Do I need to pay?

Is there someone in the apartment to collect the package?

Can my friend come and stay for a short time?

Can the apartment be rented out as a single room?

Can I ask my roommate to be Chinese? / Can I request the nationality of my roommate?

Can Yijiahaoju help me find a roommate?

If I apply together with my friends, can I guarantee that I will be allocated together?

My roommate quits the lease midway, am I liable?

Is it possible for me to be assigned a basement room?

Can I specify the specific room I want in a shared rental situation?

Do I need a guarantor to apply for this apartment?

What materials do I need to submit for the application?

What is the application process for this apartment?

I am not a student of Syracuse University, can I order?

Do I have the option to choose the floor and orientation?

I have already started to apply for an apartment, does it mean that I have rented a house?

How long does it take for an apartment application to get a result? When can I know my room number?

Is the contract signed with the building or with uhomes? Is it a paper contract?

Can I send a courier to the apartment in advance?

How to check in?

Is there a time limit for check-in?

Can I change rooms in the apartment after moving in? Such as changing from 2b to 1b?

Can I cancel the lease or break lease early?

Can I sublet my room? How should it be done?

After check-in, if there is a problem with the room, who can I contact for repair?

When will the cashback of Yijiahaoju be given?

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