Resident FAQs

Frequently Asked

Questions

  • What are your business hours?

    Monday-Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM.

  • How do I pay my rent?

    Log into your online portal to pay your rent. If you are not yet registered, please create an account here!

  • How do I submit a maintenance request?

    Please submit a maintenance request through the tenant portal


    1. From the Home or Maintenance tab, click Request Maintenance.
    2. Enter a detailed description of the issue, upload one or more photos of the item needing attention, give the property manager permission to enter with their key, then click Submit Request.
  • I'm looking for a property manager. How can I learn more?

    Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any further questions!

  • What is individual Liability Leasing?

    Individual Liability Leasing is a type of leasing perfectly suited for those that are sharing a house or apartment, as it lifts any concern about whether or not your roommate pays their share of the rent. Each roommate is on their OWN lease, responsible (liable) only for their portion of the agreed upon amount of rent.

  • Do I have to have a Guarantor?

    No one is required to have a Guarantor (a person that is not leaseholder, but guarantees the financial portion of the lease), we only offer this option for those that may not meet the qualification requirements on their own (Gross Income is 4 times Monthly Rental Installment). Your Guarantor does NOT have to be family, it can be anyone, additionally, we are partnered with a Guarantor Program, Leap, which can serve as a guarantor for you - ask us if you have any questions, we are happy to help!

  • What is a Rental Installment and why isn't rent prorated?

    Our rental charges are based on lease terms, built around the school year for the university that we serve - starting and ending on the same days. We have Full Term leases, Fall Term Leases, and Spring Term Leases. Much like campus housing, there is a total cost for each term, which is then divided out into payments, or monthly installments. Standard apartment communities charge monthly rent, we charge monthly installments based on which term you choose.

  • Do I have to get Renter's Insurance?

    We have Liability Coverage built in for you, so that you don't have to worry about finding coverage. However, we HIGHLY recommend that all of our residents get additional coverage for personal property. In the event of something happening, we want you to be able to have your items covered.

  • Can I pick my own roommates?

    Yes! While our properties are have individual leasing, we do not rely on roommate matching.  Our residents come with friends or roommates that they found on their own, and everyone applies and signs up together. 

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