FAQ

How do I secure a property I like?

Many groups lose houses in Athens because they are not ready to secure the house. IF you are touring houses, AND you are ready, you stand a good chance of succeeding, otherwise you stand a good chance of not suceeding.

-You will need the first months rent in full to secure a place of mine. This payment must be in money order, cashiers check, or cash. For this front money, separate payments is OK. Many a parent will First Overnight FedEx this payment to my front porch to insure success, and this is the best way, but I will consider other options.

-Within a day or two, a lease should be signed by all parties, and applications should be returned

-Within a day any after lease signing, required co-guarantor forms will need to be returned

-Within 10 days of the first payment, the security deposit will need to be paid in the same form as the initial payment.

Feel free to ask about anything you do not understand. Because our houses are nicer than most, I am strict about this process. We like tenants who can successfully meet deadlines. If you struggle with this, probably someone else's house is better for you. Thanks.

These rents seem kind of high. Why is that?

Two possibilities, and only you can decide:

EITHER

1. Compared to many companies we offer nicer houses, better service, actually return tenant calls, and do ongoing maintenance and improvements, creating higher value (of or pertaining to Atlas Shrugged)

2. The owner is an low-down, no good, avaricous, greedy, backsliding heathen of a sot scoundrel landlord, who delights in putting pregnant grandmothers out on the street especially on a snowy Christmas Eve. (of or pertaining to The Super and Joe Pesci)

Additional Helpful Information
-If you are interested in a property, please drive by and approve the exterior and the area, then be in touch for a showing. Please do not disturb the existing tenants.

-Security Deposit is a refundable amount, the same as a months rent, to cover damages, and any fees that may accrue.

-Once the lease term starts rent can be paid in personal check, money order, or bank check. Please no cash.

-One year leases are welcomed. We do not offer leases of lesser duration. Most leases start August 1st at noon and end July 25th at noon. There are some exceptions.

-You can sign a place even if you do not have your whole group available. As they become available they can sign. (Example: One person signed a three bedroom so as not to lose it, then she found her housemates.)

-We allow pets in most of our places. We do have some breed restrictions though. Fee for dog is $150, a cat is $100.

-Due to liability reasons, the famed Chupacabra, or Latin American Goat Sucker, are not allowed on the premises, although I am sure some are quite sweet.

-We give our existing tenants preference at renewal time, especially those that have been good communicators.

-If you have any maintenance issues, just be in touch and we will begin to address them. We get good reviews for responsiveness. We WANT you to let us know when something needs attention.