FAQs

What hours are the office open?

The leasing office for Hawks Ridge is open Monday through Friday 9am - 7pm, on Saturday from 10 - 4pm, and on Sunday from 12 - 4pm.

Where is Hawks Ridge located?

Our community is convieniently located at 100 Hawk Ridge Drive, just minutes from the University of Iowa.

What size apartments does Hawks Ridge offer?

We have several different floor plans, ranging from one-to-four-bedroom apartments. Our wide variety of carefully designed floor plans will give you the freedom to choose a style that suits your lifestyle best.

What does "fully-furnished" mean?

Hawks Ridge Student Housing provides the following modern furniture in each bedroom: full-size bed, nightstand, dresser, desk and chair. The living/dining room will have the following modern furniture/fixtures: refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, sink, cabinets and counters, oven/range, table with four chairs, sofa, chairs, end table and coffee table.

If I don`t have an apartment mate or mates in mind, what happens?

Don't worry, you aren't the only one who may not have an apartment mate in mind. At Hawks Ridge, we have a system for matching students together on various personality traits and interests. We'll do the work to find you someone to live with.

How much is the application fee and security deposit?

The application fee is $35 per person, with a security deposit of $500 for a 2 or 4 bedroom and $750 for a 1 bedroom.  Two checks need to be written out for these fees. Application fee will be collected when you turn in the lease and security deposit will be collected when you sign your lease.

Is the shuttle bus free and how often does it run?

The Shuttle bus is free.  Please contact the office for the most up-to-date schedule.

Can friends and visitors spend the night? Is there a limit on visitation?

You can have anyone spend a night at your apartment anytime. They can stay up to five consectuive nights, but no more than 14 nights in one 30-day period.

Do I need to buy my own shower curtain or bed linens?

We provide a shower rod but you provide the shower curtain. You also need to provide your own pillows and bed linens.

Does the kitchen come with dishes?

There are no dishes, pots, pans, glassware, or silverware provided in the kitchen.

May I share my bedroom with someone else? How many people or roommates can live in our apartment?

Bedrooms are only leased to one person at a time. Sharing of bedrooms is not permitted. The number of people who can live in an apartment is one per bedroom.

What if one of the roommates doesn't pay their share of the utility bill?

Not your problem. Each person is individually responsible for payment of their monthly utility fee. Their non-payment doesn't affect your utilities.

Are small pets allowed?

No cats or dogs. Fish are acceptable; the aquarium size is limited to a 40-gallon tank. No reptiles will be permitted on the property.

Are these apartments only for college students?

Our apartment community is designed and tailored for student needs. Housing discrimination laws give anyone the right to live in our apartments, whether a student or not, as long as you are qualified to sign a lease for a bedroom and make the rent payments.

Are we allowed to hang things on the walls?

You can hang things on the walls providing you do not do any major damage to the wall or paint. Picture hangers or hooks that make small holes in the wall that we can easily patch are permitted. You can install curtain rods above windows. However, if you cause extensive damage, charges will be incurred.

Are your bathroom doors wide enough for wheelchairs?

We have special "wheelchair friendly" apartments, with wider doors and easy-access.

Can a 4-bedroom apartment be leased by only two people?

You can lease a 4-bedroom unit with only 2 people. You have two choices: 1) Each will lease only one bedroom, in which case you will move in and we will lock the unused bedrooms. Whenever another student wishes to move into those bedrooms, they could do so. 2) You can each lease 2 bedrooms, so no one else ever moves into your unit, and you each have 2 bedrooms of space to use. Your rent would be two times the cost of a single bedroom.

Can we lock our separate doors to our bedrooms so no one can go in while we are gone?

Bedrooms have their own private locks and keys, so each roommate can lock their bedroom when leaving so no one can enter it.

Do I have to be moved in by the start date of my lease?

No, you can move in anytime on or after the start date on your lease. However, rent is charged from the start date whether you are moved in or not.

How can I make sure I get a bedroom in an apartment?

Act early.  Apply today and pay your application fee.  We will screen you for tenancy, and if approved we will send you a lease.  Once this has been signed by you and counter-signed by us and you have paid your security deposit, you can be guaranteed a bedroom.  Our online application and lease signing process makes this very easy.

How does the individual lease work?

By signing an individual lease each resident is responsible for his or her rent payment only. Should your roommate(s) not pay their rent in a timely manner, you are not responsible or penalized. We have individual leases for each resident for each bedroom because we are designed for students.

If one resident moves out does it affect the other roommates' situations?

You can suggest a new roommate to occupy the empty bedroom, or leave it to your former roommate or our manager to find someone, but we will fill it as soon as we can.

Rent is due on the first of each month. Is there a grace period? How are late fees figured?

The current lease dictates no grace period for late rent.  Starting on the 2nd, you will be charged $10 per day with a maximum late charge of $40.  Effective August 1, 2012, rent must be paid by the 3rd of the month. Starting on the 4th you will be charged $10 per day with maximum late charges of $40.

What furniture and equipment is in the apartment?

Living area: Sofa and chair, coffee table, end table, entertainment center and dining table and chairs

Kitchen: Microwave, range oven, large refrigerator with icemaker, dishwasher and garage disposal.

Bedroom: A full-size bed, 4-drawer dresser, nightstand and desk chair and built in desk.

Can I get a phone line?

All apartments are wired for phone lines, however you will need to call the phone company to have your phone line set up.