Payment and Fees

Yes. A refundable security deposit starting at $500 is required, depending on the length of your stay. The deposit is refundable after checkout, subject to any applicable deductions for damages or excess cleaning.

We do not charge a service fee. Unlike many other housing platforms that take commissions or add service fees, we offer transparent pricing. As Anthony Thomas Stays manages all of our properties in-house, we are able to provide a seamless experience without additional charges.

Yes! Utilities are included in the rental cost, so there are no separate monthly utility charges. You can review the full pricing breakdown by selecting your preferred unit and dates.

We do not charge for an additional guest. The maximum number of tenants in our studios and one-bedroom apartments is two guests, and for two-bedroom apartments, the maximum is four guests. The exact number of allowed tenants is stated on each listing.

You have the flexibility to pay either in full or monthly. We will send you an invoice with a payment link every month before the new billing cycle begins. Payments can be made with a debit card or credit card. ACH/bank draft is also available for properties located in the US only.

Payments are due by the first day of the new billing cycle. Late fees may apply if paid after the first day of the billing cycle. Please note that ACH is only available if your desired check-in is at least 4 business days from the day you are booking.

Additionally, you can enable automatic billing to be charged every month, ensuring timely payments without the need for manual processing.

We strive to be transparent with our pricing, and there are no hidden fees. All our booking fees are clearly outlined on the pricing page once you select your dates. Additionally, please be aware that fees for additional mid-stay cleaning, early check-ins, late check-outs, and parking (when listed as not included) are considered extra services and are not included in the pricing breakdown. If you have any questions about additional fees or services, please don't hesitate to ask.

New York
In accordance with local regulations, occupancy taxes in the State and City of New York are determined by the total length of a guest’s stay and are calculated as follows:
For stays of fewer than 90 consecutive nights, both state and city occupancy taxes apply. The total tax includes 14.75% of the rental amount, plus a $3.50 per night city occupancy tax.

For stays of 90 nights or more but fewer than 180 nights, only city occupancy taxes apply. The applicable tax includes 10.75% of the rental amount, plus a $2.00 per night city occupancy tax.
For stays of 180 nights or more, no short-term occupancy taxes apply. These longer-term stays are considered tax-exempt under local New York regulations.

Jersey City
In accordance with local regulations, occupancy taxes in Jersey City, New Jersey are determined by the total length of a guest’s stay and are calculated as follows:
For stays of fewer than 90 consecutive nights, applicable state and local occupancy taxes apply. The total tax includes 16.625% of the total rental amount, comprised of:
• 6.625% New Jersey Sales Tax
• 6% New Jersey Occupancy Tax
• 3% Meadowlands Hotel Assessment
• 1% Jersey City State Occupancy Fee

For stays of 90 nights or more, no short-term occupancy taxes apply. These longer-term stays are considered tax-exempt under New Jersey regulations.
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Please note: Date changes made before or during the stay (including extensions or reductions) will trigger a recalculation of applicable taxes based on the updated length of stay and corresponding tax tier. Taxes will be adjusted according to local tax laws and internal policies. When a stay crosses tax thresholds, refunds resulting from threshold changes will be issued only after the guest completes the required number of nights in the unit for that threshold.

In all cases, tax obligations will be recalculated based on the actual length of stay, and guests agree to pay any resulting difference in taxes as outlined above.

Tax Adjustments and Refunds
When date changes result in a different tax calculation, the following process applies: Tax Reduction Scenarios:

Immediate adjustment: If your stay is extended or modified to qualify for a lower tax tier or tax-exempt status, taxes will stop being charged at the higher rate starting in the next billing cycle following the update.
Credit application: Any tax overpayments from previous billing cycles will be applied as a credit to your account after you have completed the required number of nights to qualify for the lower tax tier or tax-exempt status. Please note that all refunds will be reviewed and confirmed by our team, and a manual refund will be issued when applicable.
For New York stays extended to 180+ nights (tax-exempt status) or New Jersey stays extended to 90+ nights (tax-exempt status), the same process applies: taxes stop being charged in the next billing cycle after the modification, and refunds for previously paid taxes are issued after the applicable threshold is reached.

Extension Cancellation: If you extend your stay to reach a lower tax tier or a tax-exempt status and subsequently cancel that extension, any taxes that are now due based on your revised length of stay will be charged immediately upon confirming the extension cancellation.

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