This is where short-term leases come in!

What is a short-term lease? 

A short-term lease is an apartment lease that typically runs for six months or less. Some short-term leases are week-to-week, while others are month-to-month. The details and specifics of the lease will differ amongst various apartment communities, and not all apartment communities offer this option. 

Pros of a short-term lease 

Short-term leases have quick move-in and move-out processes, a more lenient contract, and offer greater flexibility. This option is popular for those moving through the city and are still unsure of where they want to settle. It allows them to spend a few months in one place to find work, meet people, and get to know the area before making a final living decision. If you’re new to the apartment lifestyle, a short-term lease also allows you to learn what you need in your apartment, which you can apply to your more permanent apartment search. 

If your job requires a lot of moving around and relocating, a short-term lease may work best for you. A short-term lease makes it easy to move out quickly without the hassle of breaking the lease. As a short-term tenant, you still have access to all of the apartment’s amenities and services, but without the long-term commitment. 

Cons of a short-term lease 

One of the issues people have with short-term leases is that they can be difficult to find. Many apartment communities only offer the traditional one-year lease, so finding an apartment with a short-term lease option can be challenging. When the tenant is under a short-term lease, landlords are usually less likely to allow changes to the apartment, like painting or hanging pictures. 

Finding a short-term rental 

Since not every apartment community offers short-term rental options, it’s recommended to start your apartment search months before moving. This allows you to research the different apartments in the area and learn your lease options. 

Typically, it’s easier to find apartments with short-term leases in areas where demand is high but supply is limited. This usually means big cities, but you can also find short-term leases in smaller towns, like Watford City, ND. Here, people come and go for work and school and find the short-term lease options in communities like Pheasant Ridge Apartment Homes work best for them. 

When looking for a short-term apartment lease, remember to consider all of the factors, not just the lease specifics. 

• Is the apartment near the places you want to visit regularly? 
• Do you need a pet-friendly apartment community? 
• What amenities and services are available to you? 
• How much is the rent? 
• What are the specifics of the lease agreement? 
• How easy is it to move in and out? 

As you look for an apartment, remember to consider all of these factors, even if you’re only going to be there for a few months. 

Pheasant Ridge Apartment Homes is an updated apartment community with various one, two, and three bedroom floor plans. It is located near the charming historic downtown district, close to local grocery stores, cafes, golf courses, nature trails, and public parks. For people moving through the city, this pet-friendly apartment in Watford City offers the convenience and flexibility many residents are seeking. 

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Cole Zirbel, a Leasing Consultant at 4800Excelsior Apartment Homes in St. Louis Park, MN was recently working on reopening the courtyard in the apartment community following closures caused by COVID-19. There was just one problem… during the closure, “a mama duck had started nesting on one of our second-floor patios with her eight little ducklings who were not yet ready to fly,” according to Cole.

Being unsure how to proceed, Cole decided the best thing to do would be to consult with some local Minnesota resources on the best way to safely relocate the ducks to a new home. Unfortunately, he was advised to try and scare the mother away, load the babies into a box, and hope the mom stayed around long enough for him to bring the babies outside. That advice didn’t thrill him because he was hesitant to traumatize the birds. “I work in an apartment community that loves and welcomes pets and I didn’t want to hurt any animals,” he said.

By the time he’d learned this information, he was the last person working at the property for the day and just when he was unsure how to proceed, the phone rang. Coincidentally, it was a resident who was calling to inform Cole that the ducks had all jumped into the unfilled pool and were now stuck inside the deep basin. “At this point I knew I had to do something now,” said Cole. With the concerned resident at his side, they both entered the empty pool and started chasing and collecting the ducklings to put them into boxes. “We were able to round them up fairly quickly. However, the momma duck never flew away, so we decided to try and catch her too. Needless to say, that was quite a bit harder,” he said, laughing.

In fact, after several failed attempts, Cole said he heard laughter coming from above him, so he looked up to discover that the majority of the residents with balconies facing the courtyard had decided to come out and watch the commotion/entertainment. “A while later we were able to safely secure all of the ducks, to an eruption of wild applause and cheers from the onlookers,” said Cole. The fiasco ended well when they were able to release the mother and her babies safely into the park nearby “and they swam away happily ever after,” he said.

The next day, as a token of gratitude to the resident who had helped capture and relocate the little feathered family, the staff at 4800Excelsior presented him with a gift card and, what else? A stuffed animal mama and baby duck, of course!

Do you have any fun stories about animals in your apartment community? Please share them with us below!

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