5053 S. Ellis Avenue, Chicago

Booking Deposit

• An administration fee of $350–$650 is required to secure the room and is non-refundable.
• A non-refundable application fee of $50 is required at the time of booking.

Mode Of Payment

• Payments can be made by credit card, debit card, or bank transfer.

Guarantor Requirement

• A valid US-based guarantor is required to book a room.
• International guarantors are not accepted.

Additional Fees

• An assurance fee of $500 is required at the time of booking if the applicant does not have good credit.

Delayed Arrivals & travel restrictions

• If you are unable to travel due to government-imposed travel restrictions, please contact the team with the relevant supporting documentation. We will facilitate the request to review your circumstances and explore the possibility of cancellation/contract amendment. Requests are considered individually, and any outcome will depend on the property's review and applicable booking terms.

University Course Cancellation/Modification

• If your course has been cancelled by your university, please reach out to the team with the relevant supporting documentation. We will liaise with the property team to review your request on a case-by-case basis for cancellation. The resolution will be subject to the property's assessment and the terms of your booking.

Deferring Studies

• If you have deferred your studies, please contact the team and share your updated university documentation. We will notify the property team to review your request for cancellation/contract amendment. Requests are assessed individually, and the final outcome will be subject to the property's review and booking terms.

Pets

• Cats: Maximum 2 cats are allowed per unit. A one-time fee of $300 per cat and monthly pet rent of $30 per cat apply.
• Dogs: Maximum 2 dogs are allowed per unit. A one-time fee of $300 per dog and monthly pet rent of $30 per dog apply.
• Restricted dog breeds: Akita, Alaskan Malamute, American Bulldog, Pit Bull Terrier, Belgian Malinois, Cane Corso, Chow Chow, Doberman Pinscher, Dogo Argentino, German Shepherd, Great Dane, Irish Wolfhound, Mastiffs, Rottweiler, Saint Bernard, Samoyed, Siberian Husky, Shiba Inu, and Staffordshire Terrier.

Room allocation

• Students can indicate specific room number or location preferences during the booking process, and the team will accommodate these preferences wherever possible, based on availability.

Check in guide

• Approximately 2–4 weeks prior to the scheduled move-in date, students will receive check-in instructions via email. This communication will include the steps required to select a check-in date and time slot, complete necessary documentation, and settle any outstanding payments prior to arrival.
• In case of any questions or queries, please feel free to contact the team, and our team will assist to ensure a smooth check-in process.

Renewal policy

• Students who wish to extend their stay can contact the team for renewal or rebooking at the same accommodation. Our team will support the renewal process and help students secure a suitable room of their choice. Students are encouraged to reach out early to ensure they can rebook the same room or another room of their choice at the same property.

Early check in policy

• Early check-in requests can be shared in advance with the team. Our team will do a feasibility check to facilitate early check-in requests based on room readiness and availability. Additional charges may apply where applicable.