1. Do we have to move in by a certain date?
a. You may move in on whichever date you choose, any time year around, depending on availability. If you are moving in just before school, we suggest moving in at least a week before school starts, to get used to your new surroundings.
2. How do you match up roommates?
a. Sue: I spend a great deal of time comparing the answers each applicant provides on their surveys, plus knowledge based on our personal meeting when you tour. I use this to make the best possible combination of personalities to minimize problems later on. Occasionally, though, it happens. We ascertain the problem and arrange a one-time transfer of the individual responsible to another house, or "vote him off the 'island'" if the behavior itself is unacceptable, and not just personality issues. The last thing you need is a "roommate from Hell" when your academic career is on the line!
3. What if I want to leave before my lease expires?
a. We have a Request for Lease Assumption form you may fill out that allows us to legally re-rent to another person in these instances. There is a lease termination fee, however, a smaller fee applies if you bring in a qualified candidate.
4. Do I have to move out over the summer or winter breaks?
a. Nope. We operate year 'round.
5. How long is a lease?
a. Twelve months.
6. I don't want my daughter/son to have to live with boys/girls. Do you have all-girl or boy houses?
a. Jon: Sue creates them as receive requests based on your answers on the survey. If you have a preference, we'll work with it.
7. My daughter/son wants to live with his friends. Can they all live in the same house?
a. Yep, as long as we have an entire house available. We strongly suggest that all of the applicants who want to live together submit their applications as early as possible to reserve an entire house. If we can't accommodate all five in one house, we can arrange for two or three in one house, and two or three right next door.