Frequently Asked Questions
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What is TempStay?
TempStay® is Houston based and provides all-inclusive furnished apartments in and near the Texas Medical Center area, since 2003.
Today, TempStay offers the largest inventory and widest selection of furnished apartments, offering shuttle and train service to the Texas Medical Center.
TempStay understands the contribution a spacious, clean, comfortable, fully equipped, and well-appointed furnished apartment has to a patient’s treatment and recovery.
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What is the minimum stay?
TempStay requrires a 30-Day minimum stay. This allows TempStay to exempt all residents of the Hotel+Convention Tax that is standard on stays of less than 30 days.
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Will I have a flexible departure date?
All of our residents have a flexible departure. We require a 14 day Notice-to-Vacate but will work with all residents should the need arise.
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What if I'm not pleased with my apartment?
If you arrive at your unit and decide it will not work for you, just lock the door, place the key back where it was picked up, and let us know. We will refund back the full payment. Note: this only applies upon arrival.
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What if my treatment is interrupted?
We will void your lease and credit/refund you from the date the next resident moves in through the date through which you are paid. Ultimately, the resident is responsible from the date you leave until the next resident moves in.
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Are the apartments clean?
We steam clean both carpet and upholstered furniture between every resident, mop all vinyl/hardwood floors, replace return air filters and duct work is cleaned as needed.
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Do other furnished apartment providers in the Texas Medical Center offer similar guarantees?
You will have to ask:
- Do you offer assurances we will never be forced to vacate even after a notice is given?
- Do you offer a Satisfaction Guarantee with full refund of all unused rent paid?
- If treatment is interrupted do you offer a full refund of all unused rent paid?
- Are carpet and upholstery steam cleaned between every resident?
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Will I be able to prepare meals?
Fully equipped kitchens allow patients and their caregivers to continue eating meals like they normally would at home. This eliminates "room service" charges and the continued cost of eating restaurant meals. Everything from the pots and pans to dish & glassware and cooking untensils is included, as well as minor appliances.
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Will I be able to continue to work from the apartment?
Patients and caregivers can set up a "home office" with high speed internet, desk(s), access to copy, scanner, fax machines, postal box and package receiving. Apartment living offers privacy, comfort and convenience.
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Is there transportation to the hospitals?
Depending on the property, direct shuttle service could be offered (Stella Med Center, Broadstone Toscano, Amalfi at Hermann Park). Free parking is available at all properties.
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Do I have to pay for utilities?
No, all utilities are covered by TempStay®. We do, however, put a generous cap on how much utilities we will cover. This is almost never exceeded and is just used to keep use within reason.
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Do you require a security deposit?
For patients, in most instances, we can reduce the security deposit with a valid credit card on file.
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Do you accept pets?
Properties do allow pets, at a maximum of 2 per unit. There are breed & weight restrictions as well (typically no more than 60 lbs)
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What is the payment procedure?
TempStay Accepts the Following Payments
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card* (Visa, Mastercard, American Express)
*3% Processing Fee after 1st 30-Day Payment
