Frequently Asked Questions

1. Contact us:

Feel free to submit a guest card online at https://www.caldercommons.com or we can be reached by calling 814-667-0311.

2. Take a tour:

Come take a tour of our community! Walk-ins are always welcome, however scheduling an appointment assures the most prompt and personalized service. We are located at 520 East Calder Way, State College, PA, 16801.

3. Choose floorplan:

Decide how many roommates there will be. The rental rates will vary depending on the type of unit and the number of tenants that sign a lease for that unit.

4. Apply:

The next step is to apply! Application links are sent by email and completed online. Contact us for an application!

5. Sign:

Once the application has been completed by the primary tenant and guarantor, the background screening will be processed. Once approved, we will generate a link to the electronic lease agreement. At that time, both parties will need to promptly sign the lease which will in turn be executed by the Property Manager. Congratulations, the application process is complete!

1. Are the leases individual?

Yes, all Calder Commons leases are individual, with individual rent responsibility. With individual leases, YOU are only responsible for YOUR rent. You aren’t liable for roommates’ rent at all! Unlike a traditional joint lease, if a roommate transfers, graduates, or fails to pay his/her rent, it does not affect you or your lease. Charges for damages and cleaning will be split equally among all residents listed on the lease unless otherwise requested in writing by all residents prior to the lease end date.

2. Do I need renter’s insurance?
Per the lease agreement, we require all tenants to carry a renter’s insurance policy throughout their residency to protect from unforeseen events that sometimes occur. Renter’s insurance can be established through an insurance company of your choice or through our resident portal at https://www.caldercommons.com. Proof of insurance must be uploaded to www.effectivecoverage.com/proof or emailed to [email protected].  If renter’s insurance is not purchased or uploaded to Effective Coverage, you will be charged a $15 per month opt out fee as it is outlined in your lease agreement.
 

3. Lease terms:

The lease term at Calder Commons runs from August to July. Residents will be responsible for an annual rental rate. Which is billed in 12 equal installments.

4. Who must sign the lease?

The primary tenant will sign the lease and the guarantor will sign the attached guarantor form. Each roommate will have a separate application, lease, and guarantor.

5. How long do we have to add roommates?

Calder Commons has a roommate deadline that will be part of the lease. You will have until this date to add additional roommates to the apartment.

6. Do you run a background screening?

Yes. Calder Commons does a routine, criminal background screening of the primary tenant.

7. Can I shorten the lease term or end it early?

Residents are expected to fulfill the lease in its entirety. In the event that a resident must vacate prior to the lease expiration, they may be granted the opportunity to seek out a replacement resident to assume the remainder of the lease. Note that sublets are not permitted at any time. Please contact the rental office to discuss our re-rental process if the need arises. **Please note that a break lease fee will apply for any re-rentals.