Leasing FAQ's
When do you start leasing for the
upcoming fall semester?
All of our downtown tenants must let us know if they are
going to renew for the next year by January 1.
If they do not renew by this deadline then the
unit is available to lease for the upcoming
fall. We start leasing for the upcoming fall on
February 1 of that year.
Do you sign 6 month leases?
We do not offer 6 month leases in our downtown
apartments. All of our downtown leases
are 12 month leases. We will allow for a 6 month
lease in our other complexes.
Is there an application fee?
No
Do you require a parental
guarantee?
If you are 18 years of age or older we do not require a
parental guarantee.
How much security deposit is
required?
The security deposit is equal to
one month's rent.
What do I have to do to get my
security deposit back?
Included in each lease is a security deposit
policy that lays out all of the requirements to
receive your deposit at the end of your lease.
When is rent due?
Rent is due on the first day of
each month. There is a five day grace period to
pay rent. After 5:00pm on the fifth day of the
month rent is considered late.
How do I pay rent?
You can mail the rent or drop it off at our
office, located at 950 Prince Avenue
Athens, Ga. 30606, or put it in the drop box.
What is my late fee?
Normal late fees on all of our residential
leases are 10% of the outstanding amount up
until the 10th of the month. After the
10th there is a 15% percent late fee added to
your account.
Do you accept credit cards?
At this time we do not accept credit cards, only
cash, check or money orders. We are
currently working on a credit card system.
Can we pay with separate checks?
You are allowed to pay with separate checks,
however, each roommate must indicate which
apartment he/she lives in, and the tenants name
must be present on the check.
Can I have pets?
Yes, pets are allowed, but there is a $250
non-refundable pet fee, per pet.
How do I get out of my lease?
You cannot get out of your lease. You may sublease the unit or find someone else
to take over your lease. Please talk to us about
the requirements.
How can I switch roommates?
The only way to switch roommates, or modify the
lease, is to have all parties on the lease agree
to the change, and fill out appropriate
paperwork.
Is the apartment painted between
every tenant?
There is no law or requirement that says the
unit must be painted between every Tenant.
However, most of our units receive some kind of
touch up paint between leases.
What
is considered normal wear and tear?
There are many thoughts on what is considered
normal wear and tear. It is our opinion that
cleanliness is a separate issue from normal wear
and tear.