Rental Policies and Procedures

Please read the following policies.  If you feel you meet the guidelines for qualifying, we encourage you to submit an application.

Fair Housing

Premier Property Management Services adheres strictly to all requirements of the Fair Housing laws.  We do not discriminate against any applicant for any reasons of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, marital status, or physical or mental disability.

Applicant

• Each person 18 years of age or older must completely fill out and sign an application.
• Applications must be accompanied by a processing fee to be considered.

Application Fees

• There will be a $40.00 application fee for each applicant.  Without this fee, your application is considered incomplete and will not be processed.
• You may also pay the application fee by check, money order or cashier's check.
• Make checks payable to:  Premier Property Management Services
• Address all mail correspondence to the following address: 
  Premier Property Management Services
  2777 Darlington Rd
  Beaver Falls, PA 15010
• These fees are NON REFUNDABLE, even if you are not accepted.

Application Instructions

• Application Fee is $40.00 per Applicant. Fee is non-refundable and must be presented with application to be processed. Cash, check or money order will be accepted as payment. Credit and debit cards are NOT accepted. Application processing begins within 24 hours of receipt. Applicants who are not approved will receive notice by mail.
• All prospective tenants 18 and older must complete the application and provide all necessary information requested. Provide names and ages of children where indicated.
• Provide copies of photo ID for all applicants (and co-signers, if applicable).
• Provide two years’ rental history including dates, rent & landlord contact info OR mortgage amount, mortgage contact information. If you resided with family or friends, provide contact information of property owner for verification.
• Provide all sources of income information. Employed applicants must provide two most recent paycheck stubs and employer contact information for verification. Applicants who receive alternate sources of income [SSI, SSD, child support, subsidy checks, alimony, public assistance, food stamps, CAP etc.], must provide documentation as proof of income (disbursement letter, automatic deposit, etc).
• Security Deposit is equal to one month rent. Applicants are encouraged to submit Security Deposit with application as consideration to lease property. Funds must be in a separate cash, check, or money order payment. Deposit is required upon application approval. Application will be presented to Landlord upon receipt of Security Deposit. See attached Advance Payment Addendum for further details. The Advance Payment Addendum is available here
• Checks and money orders payable to: Premier Property Management Services or PPMS
• Pets may be permitted upon authorization from Owner. Monthly pet fee starts at $25.00 for EACH cat or cat-sized dog. A Pet Deposit starting at $250.00 is required for EACH pet under 25 lbs. Fees and Deposits may be increased based upon age, weight, breed, and number of animals.
• PROHIBITED DOGS: Akita, Alaskan Malamute, American Staffordshire Terrier, Bullmastiff, Chow Chow, Doberman Pinscher, Great Dane, Pitbull, Presna Canario, Rottweiler, Siberian Husky, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Wolf hybrids or any mix of these breeds.
• Animals other than dogs & cats are subject to approval. Fees and deposits may apply.
• Service, Assistance, and Therapy animals must have written authorization from a licensed physician.
• PPMS is an Equal Opportunity Broker representing the Owner of the property. The Consumer Notice at top of application must be signed by all applicants acknowledging Applicant is self-represented. PPMS complies with the Fair Housing Act.
• An application may be denied for any of the following: Felony convictions involving crimes against children & property, violent offenses, drug-related offenses, and theft; Magisterial evictions and civil judgements; credit delinquencies; insufficient income to rent ratio; and / or rental history. Under terms of the PA Assn of Realtors Lease Agreement, Tenants must obey all Federal, State, & Local laws and ordinances. A copy of the lease agreement is available upon request.
• Applicants may submit a Letter of Explanation to address any negative circumstances which may be discovered during the application process. Each application is reviewed on a case by case situation.
• Smoking is prohibited inside all properties managed by PPMS.

Consumer Notice for Tenants

• All applicants must complete and return the Consumer Notice for Tenants available here

Credit Criteria

• Premier Property Management Services will obtain a credit report.

Income Criteria

• Self-employed applicants must provide most recent tax return and three month's bank statements.
• Proof of earnings from social security, child support, alimony or spousal support must be documented.
• Unverifiable income will NOT be considered.

Pets

• The following dog breeds are not approved for any of our rental properties:  Rottweilers, Dobermans or any dog known as "pit bull" (also known as American Staffordshire Terrier, American Bulldog, American Pit-bull Terrier, etc).  No exceptions.

Approval and Move-In Conditions

Premier Property Management Services will continue to advertise and consider all other applications for the subject property until the following has been provided:

• Application(s) have been paid for, completely verified and approved.
• All Applicants have provided two (2) forms of Photo I.D and a copy of their Social Security Card(s) or T.I.N. Card(s).
• Security Deposit has been received.
• A rental agreement has been signed.