Frequently Asked Questions
What Leases do you offer?
We offer the following types of leases:
– Full year – 9 or 12 months. Most common lease. Running from August or Sept to the following summer.
– Summer lease – 2 or 3 months. Starting in June or July and ending by Aug 1st. Based on availability.
What if don’t need to start my lease until later in the month?
We can pro-rate your first month on a half-month boundary. For example, if you plan to arrive Aug 18th, we can start your lease on either Aug 15th or Aug 31st as you like.
What if I arrive just one or two days early or late?
If the room you reserved is empty before hand then we are somewhat flexible with your actual move-in date. Just let us know and we will plan accordingly.
What is required to secure a room?
We require a signed lease with payment of first months rent and security deposit to save a room.
Can I pay only security deposit to save a room?
We require a signed lease with payment of first months rent and security deposit to save a room. This is because the majority of our renters come in the fall and we cannot save a room unless you are sure that you want it.
Can I rent as an International Student without a US Social Security number?
Yes. We provide housing for International students. When applying, you will need to provide a photocopy of a valid International ID such as your passport.
Do you allow smoking?
This house is strictly non-smoking both inside and outside, including no vaping, e-cigs, cigarettes, cigars or marijuana.
We frequently rent to tenants that are especially sensitive to smoke.
Do you allow pets?
No dogs, cats or birds.
Small caged pets are allowed (gerbils, rabbits, mice). Fish bowls are allowed. Potted plants are allowed.
Do you have off street parking?
We have two off-street parking spaces available.
Guaranteed parking is an additional $50/month.
Any remaining unreserved spaces are available to tenants on a first come first serve basis.
Street parking is also pretty good on Columbia St.
Is this co-ed living?
We have generally found that women are taking 2nd floor rooms and men are in 1st floor rooms. This is mostly by tradition and by accommodating preferences. However, both floors are technically co-ed and you may find men or women as flatmates. Co-habiting, where a partner shares a room, is also allowed in this building.
Do you have on-site laundry facilities?
Yes. All tenants have access to free shared washer and dryer located in the building.
What utilities are included?
Internet and washer & dryer are included in your rent.
Tenants pay for electricity, heating and water, divided among the renters in your unit.
We will send out individual utility bills to each renter.
Here are the actual, seasonal individual average monthly utility costs at 416 South. (Data from 2018-2022)
| Electric | Heating/Gas | Water | Total | |
| Fall/Spring | $22 | $25 | $35 | $82 / mo |
| Winter (Nov-March) | $44 | $65 | $38 | $147 / mo |