The Cottages at Illinois, Urbana-champaign

Pet allowed

renew lease with apartment

email leasing office for exact info

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You will use Roomsync to choose your own roommates. https://www.roomsync.com/how-it-works

Transfer/Relocation Fee of $500

The re-letting fee is $500, and the tenant signs the same amount of rent as the original tenant. The original tenant's deposit will be returned by mail in 45-60 days. The deposit can also be transferred to the tenant, and the original tenant needs to send an email to inform the apartment.

No smoking

Check-in appointment process 1. Check the email sent by the apartment The apartment will generally send tenants an email with notes before check-in 1-2 weeks before check-in, which we collectively call the welcome letter. Please read it carefully to avoid missing important matters and delaying check-in. If you don’t understand, please ask the application teacher. 2. Make an appointment with the apartment for the check-in time: l If the welcome letter states the check-in time, (it may be handled in batches according to the floor, etc.), please check in according to the time notified by the apartment. l If the welcome letter does not state the check-in time, check in from Monday to Friday: 10am-5pm. Notes Generally, the apartment only handles check-ins from Monday to Friday during working hours, and generally does not handle check-ins on Saturdays, Sundays and at night. If you check in during non-working hours, please email the apartment in advance to confirm the handling time. (Refer to the email template below) (The apartment rooms are generally not open for early check-in due to cleaning reasons) If the purchased flight ticket cannot be checked in during the apartment’s working hours, please arrange your own accommodation for that night. Check-in appointment time inquiry email template (Please edit the blue part yourself) -Subject: Check-in Appointment-Name -Body: Dear Management, This is Name. I am a prospective tenant at Apartment Name in City. Is that possible for me to check in about xx:xx am/pm on week, xx/xx/xxxx (month/day/year)? Looking forward to hearing from you. Regards, First Name and Last Name. Check in Documents to bring Applicant's original passport I-20 Rental contract (download and save on mobile phone) Must pay deposit and first month's rent Purchase rental insurance (usually available at resident portal or check welcome letter for apartment official recommendation) Open water and electricity network account (please check welcome letter for apartment if you need to open) ※Note: apartment does not accept cash or on-site card payment Online payment: through resident account Offline payment: apartment only accepts certified check (issued by local bank) or money order (can be processed with cash at local post office and convenience store) Monthly payment amount: please refer to contract or resident account and welcome letter (usually 1 month in advance) Monthly rent payment date: 1st (depending on the apartment, please refer to welcome letter) Note: Late payment will incur late payment fee, and may even affect personal credit record in the United States, so be sure to pay rent on time every month. How to get to the reserved apartment Airport pick-up in Yixiang (recommended) - Chinese driver, special car pick-up. Book the airport pick-up in Yixiang in advance and send directly to the door of the apartment Take a taxi near the airport Download the taxi app Uber/Lyft in advance Room inspection Successfully getting the key is not the final step. After checking you in, the apartment will generally give you an Inventory Checking List to check whether the facilities in the apartment room are damaged, and ask you to sign. Some apartments will not give Inventory Checking List, but it is also recommended that students check the room first. If there is any damage, it must be written in the list and informed to the apartment. At the same time, take photos and keep them and contact the apartment property for repairs to avoid the apartment charging the cost of the room damage repair to your account when you move out, and deducting your deposit as the repair fee. About moving Before moving furniture into the apartment, please remember to send an email to the apartment to reserve the elevator for moving. Moving Insurance Most buildings require moving companies to show insurance when booking elevators. In New York, the insurance of moving companies is about $150 each time. If you want to avoid this insurance fee, please explain that you are moving by yourself when booking the elevator with the building. Notes Large furniture: such as bed frames, wardrobes, etc., are generally not collected by the package room of the apartment, and can only be moved in when moving. Some apartments have their own small warehouses for storage. Please contact the apartment by email in advance for confirmation. Tenant Insurance Most buildings in New York require the purchase of tenant insurance (Renter’s Insurance), which is about $100 a year. Different buildings may have different requirements for tenant insurance. Please pay attention to the emails sent by the apartment about purchasing insurance. Tenant insurance can protect the safety of residents, including fire, theft, flooding of apartment water pipes and other emergencies. The specific insurance guarantee content varies from company to company. For details, please refer to the insurance contract at the time of purchase. Example Proof of Renter’s Insurance is required prior to move-in. Minimum of $100,000 personal liability is required. Assurant is a company that the majority of our residents use. Please note that your policy must start on the day your lease starts. If your apartment does not specify which company’s insurance you want to purchase, you can choose Lemonade. Or ask the building to confirm. Common Questions and Notes Booking an Elevator If you need to move large items such as furniture when you move in, you need to book an elevator with the apartment in advance (please check the welcome letter sent by the apartment for contact information). 【Book Elevator Email Template】 Subject: Book Elevator-Room Number-Name Dear Management: I hope all is well. My name is xxx and I am the upcoming tenant of unit #(Room Number). This is Name and Surname. I am the resident in Room Number Apartment Name in City. I will check in at xx:xx am/pm on xx/xx/xxxx (Month/Day/Year) (Week). May I make a reservation for the elevator at xxxam/pm ? Hope to hear from you soon. Regards, Name and Surname Can I send a courier in advance? Most apartments cannot help you receive the courier before check-in, so please calculate the time carefully to avoid the situation where no one accepts it and it is returned. Can I keep my luggage before arrival? The apartment cannot store any luggage before arrival. Can I move into the apartment if I have not paid the rent? The first installment of rent must be paid before the check-in day before I can move in. Can I move in early? No. The standard lease of the apartment has a fixed date and cannot be changed. If you want to move in early, you can book a short-term rental or a hotel in advance. How to repair a damaged room? You can go to the front desk of the apartment to report it, or log in to the resident account on the official website of the apartment to report it online. When you move in for the first time, please check every detail of the room in detail and take videos and photos for preservation. If you find that the facilities in the room are damaged and need to be repaired or the room is not clean after moving in, you must take photos as evidence and report it to the apartment as soon as possible. Please remember to restore it to its original state after moving out, otherwise there may be a risk of your deposit being deducted. Language barrier problem If you are afraid that your English communication skills are poor and you cannot complete the communication, please make a Chinese draft in advance, and then download the app [Tencent Translator], which can almost achieve the effect of simultaneous interpretation, and you can use this app to assist in communication. Positioning problem Please download Google Map before arriving to facilitate positioning and query the location of the apartment. Lease cancellation problem Generally, you need to inform the apartment in writing by email 90 days in advance to cancel the lease, because if you do not inform, some apartments may automatically renew your lease. (The specific time in advance is subject to the contract) Warm Tips 1. The staff of the apartment will be very busy within two weeks after the move-in date, and there may be situations where the apartment does not respond in time. This is normal, and students are requested to wait patiently. If there is an emergency, please go directly to the apartment office for help. 2. The above information is a move-in guide compiled based on past experience and student feedback. If there are changes in the apartment, the actual situation shall prevail. 3. If you need to change rooms next year, you can contact the consultant in advance~~~ Students who book a room again through us can enjoy the repurchase cashback activity~ Finally, I wish you all the best and a better study abroad life!