Frequently Asked Questions

No. AXIS28 is residence-style housing. The tenant’s lease is for a locking bedroom in an apartment and shared use of the common areas with roommates. One tenant cannot lease more than one bedroom.

No. Leases are for one person for each bedroom.

Yes. You can apply to live with opposite gender and/or non-binary individuals. However, if you apply as an individual, we will not place you in an apartment with someone of the opposite gender.

AXIS28 is residence-style housing. If you apply as an individual we will place you in an apartment with other roommate(s). Roommates are chosen based on gender, age and program of study.

The security deposit for AXIS28 is the equivalent of one month’s rent and is due when you sign your lease. You have not secured a room at AXIS28 until there is both a signed lease AND the security deposit has been paid. The security deposit is held in trust for the duration of your tenancy at AXIS28. The deposit will be returned in full after your lease expires provided there is no damage done to the apartment. Security deposits cannot be used to pay your last-month’s rent. If for whatever reason you choose not to rent a room at AXIS28 after signing the lease and sending the security deposit, you will forfeit your deposit.

If it can be determined which roommate was responsible for the damage, that roommate will be responsible the cost of the damages. If responsibility cannot be determined, cost for the damages will be split evenly amongst the roommates.

Because your lease is for your bedroom and the common areas of the apartment, If your roommate(s) move out prior to their lease expiring you will continue to be responsible only for your rent, not for the rent costs for the entire apartment. After your roommate(s) move out, their bedroom(s) will be locked. Management does retain the right to move other student(s) into the vacant bedroom(s).

Yes. It is a policy of the building that all tenants carry tenant insurance. As a student you may be covered by your parent(s) house insurance policy; otherwise, you can purchase a policy from your insurance provider. Proof of insurance must be provided prior to moving into AXIS28.

No. It is a health and safety regulation of the building that no additional furniture can be moved into the apartments, including mattresses.

Yes. You may bring a small patio set to use on the balcony. Barbecues, smokers, and all other outdoor cooking appliances are prohibited.

No. Parking in the AXIS28 parking lot is free to tenants and guests. Parking is not assigned and there are no plug-ins in the parking lot.

No. However, tenants may have up to a five-gallon fish tank in their rooms. Note that if you chose to have a fish tank you will be responsible for any damages to the apartment that may be caused should there be any issues with the maintenance of the tank.

Rent is due on the first day of the month. Rent can be paid by e-transfer. We do not accept cheques or credit cards for payment of rent. Rent may also be paid in cash, but it is the tenant’s responsibility to make arrangements with the building management if they chose to pay rent with cash.

No. When you move out in the Spring we will conduct the move-out inspection and return your security deposit (less any amount to repair damages if applicable) associated with your lease. If you wish to move back into AXIS28 in the fall for the following school year you will need to submit a returning-tenant application, sign a new lease, and then pay the security deposit for that new lease.