The Villas at Happy Valley, State College

Guarantor Requirement

• If applicants have a guarantor – A guarantor is someone who will be financially responsible for your lease agreement. Guarantors must reside in the United States, have a valid SSN, meet the income requirements (3x the monthly rent in gross income, verified by providing the three most recent pay stubs), and pass a credit and background screening.
• - A guarantor is required unless the applicant selects the deposit option, the Guarantor Waiver Program (GWP), or meets self-qualifying criteria.
• If applicants do not have a guarantor & will pay a deposit – If you do not qualify on your own or do not have a guarantor, you can pay a deposit equal to two months of rent.
• If applicants do not have a guarantor & will apply using the Guarantor Waiver Program (GWP) – If you do not qualify on your own, do not have a guarantor, or are not able to pay a deposit, you can qualify using the GWP. This is a monthly fee, requires no up-front costs, and is an instant approval with a student status.
• If applicants do not have a guarantor & can self-qualify – If you have qualifying credit and income per our rental criteria, you can be approved for the lease on your own.

Mode Of Payment

• Online payments, electronic money transfer (e.g., MoneyGram) also accepted.

Pay In Instalment

• 1. Full Payment
• 2. Students can also pay in 12 equal monthly installments, paid in advance, if they have a U.S.-based guarantor.
• 3. Also, students can opt for installment plans if they apply through a third-party guarantor service, such as Leap.

Booking Deposit

• An Application fee (non-refundable) of $55.00 is required to be paid at the time of booking.

Additional Fees

• Amenity Fee - $315.00

Cooling Off Period

• The property does not offer any cooling off period, all contracts are legal and binding.

Replacement Tenant Accepted

• For any cancellations after a lease has been signed and executed, residents must follow the lease reassignment process.

University Course Cancellation/Modification

• If your course has been cancelled by your university, please reach out to the team with the relevant supporting documentation. We will liaise with the property team to review your request on a case-by-case basis for cancellation. The resolution will be subject to the property's assessment and the terms of your booking.

Deferring Studies

• If you have deferred your studies, please contact the team and share your updated university documentation. We will notify the property team to review your request for cancellation/contract amendment. Requests are assessed individually, and the final outcome will be subject to the property's review and booking terms.

Room allocation

• Students can indicate specific room number or location preferences during the booking process, and the team will accommodate these preferences wherever possible, based on availability.

Check in guide

• Approximately 2–4 weeks prior to the scheduled move-in date, students will receive check-in instructions via email. This communication will include the steps required to select a check-in date and time slot, complete necessary documentation, and settle any outstanding payments prior to arrival.
• In case of any questions or queries, please feel free to contact the team, and our team will assist to ensure a smooth check-in process.

Renewal policy

• Students who wish to extend their stay can contact the team for renewal or rebooking at the same accommodation. Our team will support the renewal process and help students secure a suitable room of their choice. Students are encouraged to reach out early to ensure they can rebook the same room or another room of their choice at the same property.

Early check in policy

• Early check-in requests can be shared in advance with the team. Our team will do a feasibility check to facilitate early check-in requests based on room readiness and availability. Additional charges may apply where applicable.