| 47 | | The rental rates on university apartments is listed [http://www.columbia.edu/cu/ire/rates.html here]. First month's rent and a deposit equal to first month's rent is due upon signing the lease. However, if you are short on funds, the housing office will usually arrange to holding any outstanding balances that you are unable to pay in arrears which you can pay down incrementally. Rent is due on the first of the month, and though they are allowed to penalize you for paying late, in practice not paying on time does not normally result in any penalties, especially if you contact the office with an explanation. |
| | 47 | The rental rates on university apartments is listed [http://www.columbia.edu/cu/ire/rates.html here]. First month's rent and a deposit equal to first month's rent is due upon signing the lease. However, if you are short on funds, the housing office will usually arrange to hold outstanding balances that you are unable to pay in arrears which you can pay down incrementally. Rent is due on the first of the month, and though they are allowed to penalize you for paying late, in practice not paying on time does not normally result in any penalties, especially if you contact the office with an explanation. |