Q: What's an "efficiency" apartment?
A: Efficiency apartments, usually one bedroom apartments, are designed for easy
maintenance. Appliances are usually smaller than in a conventional apartment, and often a microwave is provided.
Sometimes an efficiency apartment has a shared kitchen and living space. Of course, the bedroom and bathroom are separate
rooms, but often the kitchen is part of the living area.
Q:
What if I have a pet?
A:
"Pets" include dogs, cats, or any other animals that have the potential to damage property. If you are uncertain
as to whether your animal qualifies as a pet, you should call our office at (540)-639-9672 and ASK if your pet is acceptable.
Fish, lizards, and other creatures that are usually small and kept in an aquarium will probably be acceptable.
A small hamster could be acceptable, but a ferret probably would not. Again, the best thing to do is call and ASK if
your pet is acceptable. If you have a cat or dog you can safely assume that you should look for a pet-friendly
unit / house, which requires a one-time, non-refundable $300.00 pet fee.
Q: If my roommate is delinquent on rent, will I be held liable for my roommate's rent?
A: No. Roommates are each individually and separately
responsible for their portion of rent every month. However, at the end of a lease, fees for any damages are shared and
paid jointly.
Q: What is a guarantor statement?
A:
A guarantor statement is a form that your co-signer will fill out, agreeing to pay for any rent, fees, charges, etc. that
you fail to pay for yourself.
Q: When is rent due?
A: Rent is due on the 1st of each month and is late after the 5th of each month. A late charge of $2.00
per day, beginning with the first day of the month, is assessed for rent received after the 5th of the month.
Q: Why do
I have to leave my utilities on if I am going to be gone for a long period of time (vacation, break, summer, etc.)?
A: It is required in the lease to leave all utilities on at
all time. Turning off utilities is a violation of your lease. The reason that we ask you to leave the utilities
on is a matter of maintenance; if the utilities are turned off the refrigerators mold, the freezers leak and cause water damage,
pipes freeze and burst, etc. You are responsible for the damages caused by utilities being shut off.
Q: What if I get locked out?
A: If you are locked out of your apartment during our regular business
hours, you can borrow a key from the office. If you are locked out of your apartment after hours, you can call our 24-hour
maintenance service at (540) 641-5623 and someone will come A.S.A.P. to let you in.
Q: What if my neighbors are
being too loud, causing a disturbance, etc.?
A:
Even if your neighbors also rent from Bondurant Realty, if you are being disturbed, frightened, made uncomfortable, etc. by
anyone, you should call the police (731-3626). The police department will report
your problem to us after your problem has been solved.
Q: What is the difference between a sublease and a takeover?
A: In a sublease, ($50.00 fee) the original tenant remains responsible for the rental unit, thus remaining responsible for damages or unpaid rent. We do not recommend taking on such responsibilities. A takeover
is much safer ($100.00 fee). A takeover releases the original tenant from any responsibilities to the lease. Also,
the NEW (takeover) tenant is the only person required to pay a new deposit.
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