FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
 

1. What is a redecoration fee? Why do I pay this?

The redecoration fee is intended to cover the costs associated with returning your apartment to “like new” conditions upon your move-out, keeping normal wear and tear in mind. This means that damages or cleaning charges, above and beyond normal wear and tear, would be charged back.
 

2. How does roommate matching work?

We will try our best to help you with a roommate(s) that meets your needs. In order for us to find the most suitable roommate(s) available in our network, we ask that you contact the leasing office and request a roommate matching form. Once complete, a leasing specialist will review your answers and place you with the most suitable roommates based on your selected profile. Our social media is another excellent way to meet possible roommates!

3. What happens if I don’t like my roommate?

If you have signed an individual term lease, we can indeed help match you with a roommate. However, Atmosphere Tempe can’t guarantee that all preferences can be met. If a conflict does arise please contact the leasing office and we will assist with exploring potential resolutions. However, Atmosphere is not responsible or liable for any claims, damages, or actions of any nature whatsoever relating to, arising out of, or connected with disputes between potential or selected roommates.

4. What is an individual term lease?

Individual leasing means peace of mind for both parents and students. An individual lease means you are only responsible for your student’s space, not the full apartment as a typical joint lease would be structured. Common areas are shared responsibility among all roommates (ie, living room, kitchen, etc.).

Our term lease structure is a lease that begins on a specified date and ends on a specified date, for one fee. This fee is conveniently administered in 12 installments (similar to a monthly rent payment).
 

5. How do I qualify for a lease at Atmosphere Tempe?

In order to finalize your lease documents, you must qualify to reside with us. There are four ways to qualify:

  1. Parental Sponsor Guaranty
  2. I-20 with qualifications
  3. Financial Aid with qualifications
  4. Income with qualifications

Please contact our leasing office to discuss the various options for qualifying to reside at Atmosphere.

6. Can I bring my own furniture?

Atmosphere Tempe provides fully furnished units with all of our apartments including bedroom and common area furniture, but you may bring whatever furniture you wish with you. Please contact our leasing office for a full list of what furniture will be provided in your new home.
 

7. Do you have maintenance service?

Non-emergency requests for maintenance can be submitted via our website at any given time and will be handled by the maintenance staff as soon as possible. Our average turnaround time for maintenance requests is within 24-hours during the work week. 24-hour emergency maintenance is provided by calling the office number. After hours you will be prompted to leave a message, following the automated instructions on the office number. Your message will be responded to by our on-call service technician. It is our express goal to respond to any general service need within 24 hours.
 

8. Will I be charged for maintenance repairs?

You will not be charged for standard maintenance repairs. Charges would only be issued for repairs due to negligence.
 

9. Do you allow pets?

We are happy to accept your furry friend at Atmosphere! There is a maximum of two pets allowed per apartment and Atmosphere requests that all roommates are fine with you having a pet. Restrictions do apply, please contact our leasing office for details.