Leasing Information

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, drop it off at our main office (located at 950 Prince Avenue  Athens, Ga. 30606), or put it in the rent drop box. Make sure that NO cash is placed 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?
We will accept Visa and Mastercard.  A 3% convenience fee will be added to all credit card payments. 

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. Failure to include your name and apartment number may result in a $25.00 fine.

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 a full repaint or 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.