Who can lease at 10 Bay Residence?
McMaster Community members can lease at 10 Bay, including but not limited to:
- Students in graduate or postdoctoral programs
- Students in undergraduate programs
- Faculty and staff
Applications can be made through the Housing Portal.
How to Choose Your 10 Bay Residence Apartment
Step 1:
- Log into the Housing Application Portal with your MacID and password.
- Select “10 Bay” from the top menu to begin your application.
Step 2.
- Complete the information section of the Housing Portal.
- Choose your apartment:
- Please take note of your apartment’s occupancy date and lease length during selection.
- Pay $300 deposit. The deposit is credited to your Student Account on Mosaic and goes towards your 1st month’s rent payment.
- Housing & Conference Services will be in touch with details regarding your move-in.
- Your first month’s rent will be due on your Student Account on the first day of the month, less a $300 deposit.
Important Leasing Information
- For leases longer than 12 months, rent rates may be increased if at least 12 months have passed since the tenant first moved in or since the tenant’s last rent increase.
- We will provide you with written notice of a rate increase 90 days before they are to take effect.
- Your lease will include information regarding student conduct rules and regulations. Your lease may be terminated if you fail to uphold your student responsibilities.
- You are responsible for securing tenant insurance before moving into 10 Bay Residence.
Move-In Dates and Lease Lengths:
| Move-In Date | Offered Lease Lengths |
|---|---|
| October 1, 2024 | 12 Month Lease: Oct 1 2024 to Oct 1 2025 |
| November 1, 2024 | 12 Month Lease: Nov 1 2024 to Nov 1 2025 |
| December 1, 2024 | 12 Month Lease: Dec 1 2024 to Dec 1 2025 |
| January 1, 2024 | 12 Month Lease: Jan 1 2024 to Jan 1 2025 |
| February 1, 2024 | 12 Month Lease: Feb 1 2024 to Feb 1 2025 |
Per your lease, all move-in times at 3:00 p.m., and all move-out times are 11:00 a.m.
Cancellation Policy
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If you wish to cancel your residence before move-in, the date you cancel will impact what refund, if any, you receive.
- To cancel, please log in to the Housing Portal and proceed to the Application Status page to complete the online cancellation step.
Leases beginning September 1, 2024
- If cancellation is received on or before August 1, 2024: the applicant receives a FULL deposit refund, with no rent fees owing.
- If cancellation is after August 1, 2024: the applicant will not receive a deposit refund but will not owe any rent fees.
| Date of Cancellation | Refund |
| For September 1 leases: If cancellation is received on or before August 1, 2024 | Applicant receives a FULL deposit refund, no rent fees owing |
| For September 1: If cancellation after August 1, 2024 | Applicant will not receive a deposit refund, but will not owe any rent fees. |
| For October 1 leases: If cancellation is received on or before September 1, 2024 | Applicant receives a FULL deposit refund, no rent fees owing |
| For October 1 leases: If cancellation is received on or before August 1, 2024 | Applicant will not receive a deposit refund, but will not owe any rent fees. |
| For November 1 leases: If cancellation is received on or before September 1, 2024 | Applicant receives a FULL deposit refund, no rent fees owing |
| For November 1 leases: If cancellation is received after September 1, 2024 | Applicant receives NO deposit refund and is responsible for 60 days of rent. If a new tenant leases the apartment before the rent owing is due, no payment is required. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Application Criteria and Process
McMaster graduate students and upper-year undergraduate students (years 2-5) can request to live at 10 Bay Residence.
10 Bay Residence apartments are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
10 Bay Residence residence spaces do not require first and last month’s rent. The deposit fee is $300. This is 50% less than Housing & Conference Services’ regular deposit fee.
The deposit is credited to your Mosaic Student Account and goes towards your 1st month’s rent payment.
A discounted rate for entire 2-bedroom apartments are available for couples and families who meet the Family Criteria. Family Discounts are outlined on our Pricing and Floor Plans page.
Building Amenities & Features
Students interested in 10 Bay Residence parking must visit the McMaster Parking Services website.
To purchase parking, please follow the login steps and proceed by selecting “order permit.” Please be mindful that students must select “Transponder” as their permit category on the appropriate step. Only those who have confirmed their space in our 10 Bay Residence will have the option for this parking lot.
After purchasing a transponder, students must contact the Parking Services at parking@mcmaster.ca office to be added to 10 Bay Residence parking.
10 Bay Residence has 24-hour security on-site, a front desk, and live-in professional McMaster professional residence life staff to support any concerns.
Service animals as defined in McMaster University policy, must be pre-approved to live in 10 Bay Residence by Housing and Conference Services. All other domestic animals or pets are not permitted in 10 Bay Residence as per McMaster policy in order to provide an allergen-free living space for everyone.
10 Bay Residence is part of McMaster’s Smoke-Free Campus, and smoking tobacco is not permitted on McMaster University property. The policy documentation and further FAQs about the Smoke-Free Campus policy can be found on the McMaster web site.
Lease Agreement Terms
Tenants are able to renew a lease provided certain conditions are met and there was no rent payment or conduct issues during the period of the preceding lease.
- You will receive a reminder at least 90 days before your existing tenancy will end with a deadline to submit an application for a lease renewal for subsequent terms, but such application is not guaranteed on the basis of previous occupancy.
- With the approval of Housing & Conference Services and your faculty, a lease can be renewed for subsequent terms. If your renewal request is approved, you will be required to sign a new lease. Once the lease re-application/lease signing deadline has passed, any apartments for which renewed leases have not been signed will be offered to other applicants.
If an applicant wants to move-out before their lease end date, they may do so by providing 60 days’ advance written notice to confirm their move-out date.
However, the tenant remains financially responsible for the full Lease Period. If a new tenant moves into the suite, the tenant will not be responsible for rent from that date forward. The tenant must allow Housing & Conference Services to attempt to re-rent the unit and to show it to prospective tenants.
If an applicant’s status is revoked or changes, they will be given notice and will be required to move-out. The applicant will remain financially responsible for the remainder of their lease agreement until a new tenant moves in to the unit.
Provided the person you wish to sublet to meets the eligibility criteria to live at 10 Bay Residence, you can submit an application for sublet to Housing & Conference Services. Tenants who will be living off campus for a minimum of four (4) months (consecutive) but wish to return to their rental apartment at later date may request to sublet their apartment while they are away.
- A sublet occurs when a tenant moves out of the rental unit and lets another student live there for a period of time, but returns to live in the unit before the tenancy ends. If approved by Housing & Conference Services, this is not a lease and does not imply any contractual relationship between Housing & Conference Services and another graduate student who sublets an apartment, and you as the leaseholder are responsible for making all monthly payments for the apartment.
- Sublettees who are not students will automatically be denied from subletting the unit. Sublet terms are typically approved at 4 to 6 months in duration.
- Persons who sublet and wish to become tenants must complete the residence application and may or may not be offered a lease. If they are not selected, they will need to move out at the end of the sublet term. Their application is treated as all other external applications.