|
FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS
ANSWERS
(1)
How Does This Work? [top]
We advertise in local
newspapers, internet, modeling agencies, universities,
etc. for share and sublet listings. Each listing
includes apartment and contact information, as well
as information about potential roommates.
When you sign up with us, you will select a username
and a password, to access our online database 24
hours a day, 7 days a week. You will be able to
search by several criteria. All you need to do is
contact listers and set up appointments. Should
you find the right apartment, we can provide you
support in concluding an agreement.
(2)
How Can I Avoid Being Scammed? [top]
There is no scientific
formula to avoid a fraudulent situation. We recommend
you verify the authenticity of the people you deal
with - such as through their telephone, cable or
electricity bills. Refrain from requesting directly
their lease; you may raise suspicions, which may
jeopardize your application. Many listers in NYC
grow very "jealous" of their lease.
It is not unusual for applicants to try to get their
names on the lease with the only intention of keeping
the apartment for themselves. Refrain from contacting
landlords, unless you have been asked to do so or
you think you have a good reason.
(3)
What Areas Do You Cover? [top]
It is our policy
to take any apartment listing, located within or
without the NYC vicinity. Our database reflects
whatever the market conditions are at any given
time. Listers can list their apartments located
in any area, within or outside the US.
However, most of the listings from our database
are located in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten
Island, Bronx, Long Island, New Jersey. Particularly
our sublets are located predominately in Manhattan
and Brooklyn.
(4)
What Is A Share or Sublease Agreement? [top]
Based on our extensive
experience in the business, we came up with an agreement
that helps you avoid most common problems when getting
a share or a sublet. In addition to being legally
binding, they also provide some precautionary measures,
such as getting the prospective new roommates or
subleasors committed.
A typical agreement states your rights (of getting
your security deposit back at the end of the period,
of residing in a given apartment, etc) to a Landlord
or City Authority. It also states the time frame
required as notice in the event you are being asked
to vacate.
(5)
How Much Is The Fee? [top]
We charge different
fees, depending on the type of service offered,
whether it's for a corporate or individual client,
on the type of registration (online or otherwise),
etc. For a detailed description, please refer to
Fees and Services.
The fee is always payable in advance, when you sign
up for our services - either online (credit card),
by mail (money order, check) or at the office. There
are no other fees involve; we do not charge any
fee once an apartment is found. We do not charge
any fees from listers.
(6)
What Is A Security Deposit? [top]
A security deposit
is an amount of money, usually equal to one month’s
rent, to be kept by your new roommate or subleasor
until you move out, return your keys and leave the
apartment, on the same condition you found it when
you moved in. Landlords usually keep the security
deposit on escrow account, accumulating an interest
due to you at the end of the term.
(7)
What Is A Share? [top]
Share is a situation
in which you rent certain area of an apartment,
usually a bedroom in a two bedroom apartment, with
access to a shared living room, kitchen and bathroom.
Sometimes it could be half of a loft or one of the
floors of a duplex, with your own bathroom.
Rent usually starts in Manhattan at $500.00 per
month and up, while in the outer boroughs it could
be as low as $300.00 per month. Note: It
is our policy to take any share, within any price
range, area or period of availability and let you
decide which one is appropriate for you.
(8)
What Is A Sublet? [top]
Sublet is a situation
in which you rent a whole apartment, which could
be a studio, one bedroom, loft or any other type,
for a certain period of time. A sublet could be
for long term, although most sublets are available
for a few months. Sometimes there is the possibility
to "take over the lease" at the end of the rental
period.
Rent usually starts at $900.00 per month and up
in Manhattan, while in outer boroughs can be as
low as $600.00 per month.
Note: It is
our policy to take any sublet, within any price
range, area or period of availability and let you
decide which one is appropriate for you.
(9)
What Is a Regular Member, Corporate Client or Associate?
[top]
Regular
Member
Is anybody who signs up for our services as a private
individual, and is not affiliated with any of our
corporate clients. In this case individual fees
apply. Holders of a personalized service account
are also regular members.
Corporate Member
Is any company, agency, or corporation that signs
up for our services. In this case corporate fees
apply. Corporate clients can enlist an unlimited
number of associates to use our service.
Associate Member
Is any individual affiliated with one of our corporate
clients. Associates are not charged any fees, but
they have to register in order to use our service.
(10)
Listing Types [top]
Share
When you rent certain area of an apartment, and
the rest of it would be shared with you and/or other
mates. Shares can have fixed dates or be indefinitely.
Sublet
When you rent a whole apartment, which could be
any type, for a certain period of time (including
on a daily basis) or indefinitely.
Bed
& Breakfast
When you rent a single room in a larger apartment
on a daily or weekly basis. It does not require
breakfast, although some of them do offer it.
Swap
When you offer your apartment in certain city, in
exchange for their apartment in a city of your preference.
Swaps could be for short or long term.
|
Login
Members | Listers
