FAQ - Crummer Graduate Housing
Who qualifies for Crummer Graduate
Housing?
Currently enrolled EA students in Crummer's School of Business.
When do
you start leasing for the upcoming semester?
Leasing is based on availability and is done on a rolling basis throughout the school year and during the summer months. All interested parties must fill out the Graduate
Housing Application and you will be contacted shortly. Students are eligible to move in 30 days
prior to their semester start date.
Is there a waiting list?
Yes, due to the high demand for graduate student housing, we do offer a waiting
list. Typically, the Spring term
semester start is more challenging for new leases since housing often fills up during
the previous summer and fall.
Do you do short-term leases?
Generally, leases for foriegn exchange students are per semester.
Full-time EA student typically sign a 12 month lease and then have the option to renew for their second year.
We do offer summer housing to registered EA students and also offer summer
storage to current tenants while away for student-related activities over the summer at a discounted rate.
Is there an application fee?
There is no application fee at this time.
Do you require a parental guarantee?
If you are 18 years of age we do not require a parental guarantee. To be determined by the Crummer EA Admissions
Office.
How much security deposit is
required?
The security deposit is equal to one month's rent and is required to secure an
apartment.
What do I have to do to get my
security deposit back?
Included in each lease is a security deposit clause that lays out all of the
requirements to receive your deposit at the end of your lease term.
When is rent due?
Rent is due on the first day of each month. There is a five day grace period to
pay rent. After 5:00pm on the fifth day of the month rent is considered late
and a $25 late fee is assessed.
Do you offer any discounts?
Students that sign on for a 2nd year lease do receive a $20 discount on monthly rent durning the second year of tenanancy.
How do I pay rent?
We request that you do not pay in cash unless necessary. Checks and money orders are made out to Rollins College. If you pay by mail, send to Rollins College, P. O. Box 917351, Orlando,
FL 32891-7351. Students may also
drop off their checks at either Rollins College Property Management locations:
(1) Residential Property Management Office at 422 W. Fairbanks Avenue, Winter
Park, FL, Suite 325;
(2) OR the Commercial
Property Leasing Office at The SunTrust Plaza, 2nd floor, #205 (above Starbucks
on Park Avenue, Winter Park, FL)
Do you accept credit
cards?
We do NOT accept credit card payments. You may, however, schedule direct payments through your online bank account.
How
do I set up my mailbox?
Bring a copy of your signed lease to
the Winter Park Post Office. They
will issue you a box and a key. At the end
of the lease term, don’t forget to forward your mail and return your key to the
post office.
Can I have
pets?
We do not allow pets at the Graduate Student Apartments.
How do I
get out of my lease?
Contact the Residential Property Manager who will discuss on an as-needed basis.
How
can I switch roommates?
The only way to switch roommates or modify the lease is to have all parties
on the lease agree to the change, and fill out appropriate paperwork.
Is the apartment
painted between every tenant?
There is no law or requirement that says the unit must be painted between every
Tenant. However, most of our units receive some kind of touch up painting between
leases.
What is
considered normal wear and tear?
There are many thoughts on what is considered normal wear and tear. It is our
opinion that cleanliness is a separate issue from normal wear and tear. If we
provide you with a clean apartment then we expect you to leave your apartment in a clean, broom swept
condition in return. Click here for an opinion of normal wear and tear.
Please refer to the Graduate Housing Program for further leasing information.
FAQ - Faculty Housing (Orchid & Mead Garden Townhomes)
Who is eligible for Faculty Housing?
Only regular full-time, tenure-track Faculty (A&S and Crummer) and short-term VAS appointments are eligible for the College Housing Program. Eligibility is extended to senior staff members during transitional periods for placement in college-owned housing, to the extent available.
When do you start leasing for the upcoming semester?
The faculty townhomes are leased on a first-come first-served basis and space is limited. All interested parties must fill out the Faculty Housing Application and you will be contacted by the Residential Property Manager shortly. Lease renewals are limited to a three-year tenancy to allow for new eligible tenants.
Is there a waiting list?
Yes, contact the property manager for further information.
Do you do short-term leases?
Generally, we do not offer short-term leases. Only incoming VAS appointments are subject to short-term leases and are approved by the Dean of Faculty’s Office. All short-term leases (defined in the State of Florida as leases less than six months and one day) are subject to applicable taxes, which comprise of sales tax of 6%; local option tax of .5%; and tourist development tax a.k.a “bed tax” of 6.5%, totaling 12.5% on top of the base rent charge. Generally, we offer 12 month leases.
Is there an application required?
There is no application required at this time.
How much security deposit is required?
The security deposit is equal to one month's rent and is required to secure a townhome.
What do I have to do to get my security deposit back?
Included in each lease is a security deposit clause that lays out all of the requirements to receive your deposit back at the end of your lease term.
When is rent due?
Typically, tenants in the faculty townhomes are set up on Automatic Rent Deductions. Otherwise, rent is due on the first day of each month. There is a five day grace period to pay rent. After 5:00pm on the fifth day of the month rent is considered late and a $25 late fee is assessed.
How do I pay rent if I pay by check?
We request that you do not pay in cash. Checks and money orders are made out to Rollins College. If you pay by mail, send to Rollins College, P. O. Box 917351, Orlando, FL 32891-7351. Tenants may also drop off their checks at either Rollins College Property Management locations:
(1) Residential Property Management Office at 422 W. Fairbanks Avenue, Winter Park, FL, Suite 325;
(2) OR the Commercial Property Leasing Office at The SunTrust Plaza, 2nd floor, #205 (above Starbucks on Park Avenue, Winter Park, FL)
Do you accept credit cards?
We do NOT accept credit card transactions. We prefer tenants are set up on auto rent deduction. Otherwise, tenants pay by check or money order or by scheduling an on-line payment through your on-line bank account.
How do I set up my mailbox?
Bring a copy of your signed lease to the Winter Park Post Office. They will assign a box and issue a key. At the end of the lease term, don’t forget to forward your mail and return your key to the post office.
Can I have pets?
Refer to the Pet Policy for further information on rules and fees.
How do I get out of my lease?
Contact the Residential Property Manager who will discuss on an as-needed basis. Typically, tenants that break the lease will be subject to forfeit their security deposit. Persons terminating their employment with Rollins College must vacate their accommodations within thirty (30) days following termination of their employment.
Is the apartment painted between every tenant?
There is no law or requirement that says the unit must be painted between every tenant. However, most of our units receive some kind of touch up paint and maintenance upkeep between leases.
What is considered normal wear and tear?
There are many thoughts on what is considered normal wear and tear. It is our opinion that cleanliness is a separate issue from normal wear and tear. If we provide you with a clean townhome then we expect you to leave your townhome in a clean, broom swept condition in return. Click here for an opinion of normal wear and tear.
Please refer to the Faculty Housing Program for further leasing information.
FAQ - Maintenance
What do I
do if I have a maintenance problem?
You may call our office at (407) 691-1728 to report any maintenance issue. Or
you may fill out the Maintenance Request form.
What is
considered an emergency?
Refer to the Emergency Maintenance Request guidelines. After hour lock outs are charged $50.
What
happens if I have I have an emergency after hours?
Call our office number at (407) 691-1728 and you will be connected to our
answering service. One Maintenance Technician is on call at all times and will
respond in case of an emergency.
What if I lock myself out of my
apartment?
Tenants who get locked out of their rental units must come to the Residential
Property Management office during normal business hours for a duplicate key. At
all other times tenants should contact the Residential Property Management
office to be let into their rental. Tenants must be prepared to show proper
identification. There will be a $10 charge for replacement keys during
office hours and $50.00 after hours
lock out fee.
What do I
do if my toilet overflows?
Immediately turn the toilet off by closing the valve on the wall behind the
toilet. Call the office and someone will discuss the problem and send the
appropriate repairman.
What to do
if I have brown water?
If you have brown or smelly water coming out of your faucets, it is most likely due to
the city performing some sort of water main repair in the area. If you have
questions, call your water provider. Otherwise, give it a few hours and try it
again. It may take you running a faucet 5-10 minutes to run all the discolored
water out of your unit lines.
Will I be charged for a maintenance call?
We do not bill back for maintenance matters, but do ask that you attempt to make a minor repair prior to reporting an issue.
What
happens if my garbage disposal is not working?
Call us and we will talk you through the procedure for resetting the
disposal. If that does not fix the problem we will send out a repairman.
Just remember that if you put something in the disposal that has locked it up
you will be charged for the service call.
What do I
do if the lights don't work in my bathroom?
Many times a hair dryer may trip the circuit. Look on the outlet of that
bathroom (it may be in the other bathroom) and push the reset button on the
ground fault circuit. If that does not fix the problem, call the office and
turn in a work order.
If there something else you need to know that is not found on the Maintenance How To’s list, just e-mail us at lrose@rollins.edu and we'll get back to you.
Maintenance
What do I
do if I have a maintenance problem?
You may call our office at (407) 691-1728 to report any maintenance issue. Or
you may fill out the maintenance request form on this website.
What is
considered an emergency?
Refer to the Emergency Maintenance Request guidelines. After hour lock outs are charged $50.
What
happens if I have I have an emergency after hours?
Call our office number at (407) 691-1728 and you will be connected to our
answering service. One Maintenance Technician is on call at all times and will
respond in case of an emergency.
What if I lock myself out of my
apartment?
Tenants who get locked out of their rental units must come to the Residential
Property Management office during normal business hours for a duplicate key. At
all other times tenants should contact the Residential Property Management
office to be let into their rental. Tenants must be prepared to show proper
identification. There will be a $10 charge for replacement keys during
office hours and $50.00 after hours
lock out fee.
What do I
do if my toilet overflows?
Immediately turn the toilet off by closing the valve on the wall behind the
toilet. Call the office and someone will discuss the problem and send the
appropriate repairman.
What to do
if I have brown water?
If you have brown water coming out of your faucets, it is most likely due to
the city performing some sort of water main repair in the area. If you have
questions, call your water provider. Otherwise, give it a few hours and try it
again. It may take you running a faucet 5-10 minutes to run all the discolored
water out of your unit lines.
Why
am I being charged for a maintenance call?
If you call and report a problem and the repairman can find nothing wrong then
that service call is charged to the tenant. If you report a problem and the
repairman determines that you were the cause of the problem then the repair
will be billed to you. Ex: fork in disposal, clogged toilet
What
are the most common charges for a tenant charge?
Clogged toilets and garbage disposals are by far the most common charges. You
should own a good plunger and have used it before reporting a stopped up
toilet.
What
happens if my garbage disposal is not working?
Call us and we will talk you through the procedure for resetting the
disposal. If that does not fix the problem we will send out a repairman.
Just remember that if you put something in the disposal that has locked it up
you will be charged for the service call.
What do I
do if the lights don't work in my bathroom?
Many times a hair dryer may trip the circuit. Look on the outlet of that
bathroom (it may be in the other bathroom) and push the reset button on the
ground fault circuit. If that does not fix the problem, call the office and
turn in a work order.
If there something else you need to know that is not found on the maintenance how to’s list, just e-mail us at lrose@rollins.edu and we'll get back to you.
Maintenance
What do I
do if I have a maintenance problem?
You may call our office at (407) 691-1728 to report any maintenance issue. Or
you may fill out the maintenance request form on this website.
What is
considered an emergency?
Refer to the Emergency Maintenance Request guidelines. After hour lock outs are charged $50.
What
happens if I have I have an emergency after hours?
Call our office number at (407) 691-1728 and you will be connected to our
answering service. One Maintenance Technician is on call at all times and will
respond in case of an emergency.
What if I lock myself out of my
apartment?
Tenants who get locked out of their rental units must come to the Residential
Property Management office during normal business hours for a duplicate key. At
all other times tenants should contact the Residential Property Management
office to be let into their rental. Tenants must be prepared to show proper
identification. There will be a $10 charge for replacement keys during
office hours and $50.00 after hours
lock out fee.
What do I
do if my toilet overflows?
Immediately turn the toilet off by closing the valve on the wall behind the
toilet. Call the office and someone will discuss the problem and send the
appropriate repairman.
What to do
if I have brown water?
If you have brown water coming out of your faucets, it is most likely due to
the city performing some sort of water main repair in the area. If you have
questions, call your water provider. Otherwise, give it a few hours and try it
again. It may take you running a faucet 5-10 minutes to run all the discolored
water out of your unit lines.
Why
am I being charged for a maintenance call?
If you call and report a problem and the repairman can find nothing wrong then
that service call is charged to the tenant. If you report a problem and the
repairman determines that you were the cause of the problem then the repair
will be billed to you. Ex: fork in disposal, clogged toilet
What
are the most common charges for a tenant charge?
Clogged toilets and garbage disposals are by far the most common charges. You
should own a good plunger and have used it before reporting a stopped up
toilet.
What
happens if my garbage disposal is not working?
Call us and we will talk you through the procedure for resetting the
disposal. If that does not fix the problem we will send out a repairman.
Just remember that if you put something in the disposal that has locked it up
you will be charged for the service call.
What do I
do if the lights don't work in my bathroom?
Many times a hair dryer may trip the circuit. Look on the outlet of that
bathroom (it may be in the other bathroom) and push the reset button on the
ground fault circuit. If that does not fix the problem, call the office and
turn in a work order.
If there something else you need to know that is not found on the maintenance how to’s list, just e-mail us at lrose@rollins.edu and we'll get back to you.
Maintenance
What do I
do if I have a maintenance problem?
You may call our office at (407) 691-1728 to report any maintenance issue. Or
you may fill out the maintenance request form on this website.
What is
considered an emergency?
Refer to the Emergency Maintenance Request guidelines. After hour lock outs are charged $50.
What
happens if I have I have an emergency after hours?
Call our office number at (407) 691-1728 and you will be connected to our
answering service. One Maintenance Technician is on call at all times and will
respond in case of an emergency.
What if I lock myself out of my
apartment?
Tenants who get locked out of their rental units must come to the Residential
Property Management office during normal business hours for a duplicate key. At
all other times tenants should contact the Residential Property Management
office to be let into their rental. Tenants must be prepared to show proper
identification. There will be a $10 charge for replacement keys during
office hours and $50.00 after hours
lock out fee.
What do I
do if my toilet overflows?
Immediately turn the toilet off by closing the valve on the wall behind the
toilet. Call the office and someone will discuss the problem and send the
appropriate repairman.
What to do
if I have brown water?
If you have brown water coming out of your faucets, it is most likely due to
the city performing some sort of water main repair in the area. If you have
questions, call your water provider. Otherwise, give it a few hours and try it
again. It may take you running a faucet 5-10 minutes to run all the discolored
water out of your unit lines.
Why
am I being charged for a maintenance call?
If you call and report a problem and the repairman can find nothing wrong then
that service call is charged to the tenant. If you report a problem and the
repairman determines that you were the cause of the problem then the repair
will be billed to you. Ex: fork in disposal, clogged toilet
What
are the most common charges for a tenant charge?
Clogged toilets and garbage disposals are by far the most common charges. You
should own a good plunger and have used it before reporting a stopped up
toilet.
What
happens if my garbage disposal is not working?
Call us and we will talk you through the procedure for resetting the
disposal. If that does not fix the problem we will send out a repairman.
Just remember that if you put something in the disposal that has locked it up
you will be charged for the service call.
What do I
do if the lights don't work in my bathroom?
Many times a hair dryer may trip the circuit. Look on the outlet of that
bathroom (it may be in the other bathroom) and push the reset button on the
ground fault circuit. If that does not fix the problem, call the office and
turn in a work order.
If there something else you need to know that is not found on the maintenance how to’s list, just e-mail us at lrose@rollins.edu and we'll get back to you.
Who qualifies for Crummer Graduate
Housing?
All of our Tenants must let us know if they are going to renew for the next
year 60 days prior to the lease end date. If they do not renew by this deadline
then the unit must be vacated by the lease end date. Since Crummer semester enrollments are
ongoing throughout the year, leasing is also ongoing. All interested parties must fill out the Student
Housing Application and you will be contacted shortly. Students are eligible to move in 30 days
prior to their semester start date.
When do
you start leasing for the upcoming semester?
All of our Tenants must let us know if they are going to renew for the next
year 60 days prior to the lease end date. If they do not renew by this deadline
then the unit must be vacated by the lease end date. Since Crummer semester enrollments are
ongoing throughout the year, leasing is also ongoing. All interested parties must fill out the Student
Housing Application and you will be contacted shortly. Students are eligible to move in 30 days
prior to their semester start date.
Is there a waiting list?
Yes, due to the high demand for graduate student housing, we do offer a wait
list. Typically, the Spring term
semester start is more challenging for new leases since housing often fills up during
the previous summer and fall.
Do you do short term leases?
Generally, we do not offer short-term leases.
All of our leases are 12 month leases.
We do offer summer housing to registered students and we offer summer
storage to current tenants while away for student-related activities.
Is there an application fee?
There is no application fee at this time.
Do you require a parental guarantee?
If you are 18 years of age we do not require a parental guarantee. To be determined by the Crummer EA Admissions
Office.
How much security deposit is
required?
The security deposit is equal to one month's rent. A security deposit is required to secure an
apartment.
What do I have to do to get my
security deposit back?
Included in each lease is a security deposit policy that lays out all of the
requirements to receive your deposit at the end of your lease.
When is rent due?
Rent is due on the first day of each month. There is a five day grace period to
pay rent. After 5:00pm on the fifth day of the month rent is considered late
and a $25 late fee is assessed.
How do I pay rent?
We request that you do not pay in cash! Make checks and money orders out
to Rollins College. If you pay by mail,
send to Rollins College, P. O. Box 917351, Orlando,
FL 32891-7351. Students may also
drop off their checks at either Rollins College Property Management locations:
(1) Residential Property Management Office at 422 W. Fairbanks Avenue, Winter
Park, FL, Suite 325;
(2) OR the Commercial Property Leasing Office at The SunTrust Plaza, 2nd floor, #205 (above Starbucks on Park Avenue, Winter Park, FL)
Do you accept credit
cards?
Yes, however, we are only able to accept credit cards payments through a link
on our website and processing fees do apply. We do NOT accept cards in any of
our offices.
How do I set up my mailbox?
Bring a copy of your signed lease to the Winter Park Post Office. They will issue you a box and a key. At the end of the lease term, don’t forget to forward your mail and return your key to the post office.
Can I have
pets?
We do not allow pets.
How do I
get out of my lease?
You must be a current
student to reside in the graduate apartments.
Contact the Residential Property Manager who will discuss on an as
needed basis.
How
can I switch roommates?
The only way to switch roommates, or modify the lease, is to have all parties
on the lease agree to the change, and fill out appropriate paperwork.
Is the apartment
painted between every tenant?
There is no law or requirement that says the unit must be painted between every
Tenant. However, most of our units receive some kind of touch up paint between
leases.
What is
considered normal wear and tear?
There are many thoughts on what is considered normal wear and tear. It is our
opinion that cleanliness is a separate issue from normal wear and tear. If we
provide you with a clean unit then we expect a clean and in broom swept
condition in return. Here is an opinion on normal wear and tear: http://www.rentlaw.com/normalweartear.htm
Please refer to the Crummer Graduate Housing Program for further leasing information.
