FAQ
What should I know before my
son/daughter chooses a new apartment home?
A lease is a basic agreement between your child and the owner of
the community. The lease is legally binding and enforceable through
the legal system. If they choose to move out before the end of the
lease terms, the resident is still responsible to pay the remainder
of the lease agreement unless they can find someone to sublease
their room.
What deposits are required?
A security deposit in the amount $1,000 is required if a resident
cannot provide an approved guarantor in order to reserve the
apartment. This deposit can be waived if an approved guarantor is
provided. If he/she fails to make payments on the apartment, the
guarantor will be responsible to provide those payments. Deposits
will be refunded after final inspections are completed with no
damages to apartment or furnishings. A guarantor must meet the
following criteria: be 27 years of age or older, have good credit
standing with a 600+ credit score, and gross 3 times the rental
amount monthly.
Is renters insurance required?
No, however it is encouraged. Renters insurance is a policy you can
purchase to protect your personal property as the
management/landlords is not responsible for replacement to tenants.
Replacement of your belongings if they are damaged, lost, or stolen
could be covered. TCC does not promote any specific insurance
coverage company to use.
What does all-inclusive living
mean?
Each lease agreement will include rental of a bedroom in each
apartment that has the option of being fully furnished with a
full-size bed, desk, chair, dresser and nightstand. The
living/common area that will be shared by other bedrooms in the
apartment will include a sofa, coffee table, end table, 32” TV, and
dining room furniture. All appliances will be provided as well,
including full-size washer and dryer. Wireless internet is included
as well. The utilities in the apartment are processed by direct
bill. The utilities will be put in the Polo Club’s name and will be
divided by how many people are in the unit for the utility cycle. A
$75 one time utility set up fee will be paid upon move in by each
resident. Each roommate will be responsible for only their portion
of rent and exceeded utilities.
What type of apartments are
available?
Polo Club Apartments offers four different floorplans. Our floor
plans include 3 bedroom/3 bathroom and 4 bedroom/4 bathroom flats
and townhouses. Ask your leasing specialist which floor plan may
work best for you based on what you are looking for in your new
apartment home.
How close is the community to the FSU,
FAMU, and TCC campus?
We are a little less than 1 mile from FSU, 4.1 miles from FAMU, and
2.6 miles from TCC.
When is rent due?
Rent is due on the 1st of each month, including August for lease
start date. Online rental payments through Resident Portal can be
automatically set up once the resident has moved in. Late fees
start on the 4th of each month.
When is move-in day?
Please call our office for move in and move out dates.
Do you allow short-term leases?
Currently, we are offering short-term leases. Please call the
office for more details on dates and rates.
Do you allow pets?
No, currently we do not allow any pets within the community.
Do you allow subletting?
Yes. However, the resident will be responsible for finding his/her
own sublet. Once someone has agreed to take over the lease, both
parties will work with the leasing team to complete any necessary
paperwork.
Can my child pick their roommate?
It is not necessary to lease the apartment with other roommates.
However, we are more than willing to accommodate those that already
have roommates in mind. Roommate matching forms will be completed
at the time of application. Our roommate-matching survey is used to
best place each resident with another person that has the same
interests based on his/her answers provided.
Do you allow co-ed apartments?
Our policy is to only place residents with those of the same sex,
unless the apartment is fully leased with individuals who have a
written agreement of the living situation they prefer.
Do you allow non-students?
Anyone who applies to live at Polo Club Apartments and is approved
through our background check, can live here.
What if my child doesn’t get along
with his/her new roommates?
We suggest that the roommates have a discussion of boundaries
immediately after moving in, even if they have known them for a
long time. This will help with establishing guidelines for living
together. We ask that roommates attempt to talk about any issues
within the household prior to contacting the leasing office. If
they are unable to resolve, the leasing team may be able to assist
with the outcome on a case-by-case basis.
Do I have to pay for parking?
No. Parking is first come, first served at Polo Club. There is
visitor parking for residents’ guests; however, there are limited
spaces. Parking passes are available for any parents and
guarantors.
Does Polo Club Apartments provide
security
Polo Club Apartments does not provide security for the property,
but is part of the ACTNOW program run by Tallahassee Police
Department. This program includes random TPD patrols on property,
both day and night, to make their presence known. However, it is
the resident’s responsibility to lock up his/her personal
belongings and vehicles.