FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
I’ve submitted my application, what’s the next step?
Does Boston University lease any apartments other than Harrison Court?
What is required upon move-in at Harrison Court?
Is off-street parking available to Harrison Court tenants?
Can I sign a lease for less than 12 months?
Who do I contact for maintenance issues?
I’ve submitted my application, what’s the next step?
Harrison Court availability is extremely limited. Once you have submitted an application you will be put on a waiting list. The Office of Rental Property Management will contact you when an apartment becomes available. In some cases this may be 30-60 days in advance of the move-in date. In other instances it may be on shorter notice. If you are on the waiting list it is important to be accessible either by phone or email.
Does Boston University lease any apartments other than Harrison Court?
Yes – The Office of Rental Property Management leases many apartments on the Charles River Campus which full-time Medical Campus graduate students may rent. Many Medical Campus graduate students lease apartments on the Charles River Campus and commute via the University Shuttle Bus (see transportation information). Please note that Medical Campus students are not eligible for apartments at 580 Commonwealth Avenue. Please call the Office of Rental Property Management at (617) 353-4101 for more information about these apartments.
What is required upon move-in at Harrison Court?
Move-in costs include first month’s rent, a $500 refundable damage deposit (if applicable), and a $50 refundable key deposit. Both the damage and key deposits are held in an interest bearing account. Interest on the damage and key deposit is payable to tenants on a yearly basis or within 30 days of lease termination (provided the lease has been carried out for 12 months or longer).
Is off-street parking available to Harrison Court tenants?
A limited number of parking spaces are available on-campus to tenants of Harrison Court for the 2009-2010 leasing period. The cost for parking is $175/month. The Office of Parking Services can be reached at 617-638-4915 for additional information.
Harrison Court leases do not allow pets.
Can I sign a lease for less than 12 months?
All leases require a one year commitment. Subletting is permitted as long as the sublettor is a full-time graduate student at the Medical Campus. It is a tenant’s responsibility to find a suitable sublettor in the event that one is needed.
Who do I contact for maintenance issues?
For routine maintenance issues contact the Office of Rental Property Management at 617-353-4102. For after hour emergencies contact the BUMC control center at 617-638-4444.
