Frequently
Asked Questions (FAQ)

Who is Slippery Rock Apartments?
We have successfully
owned and operated apartments in Slippery Rock since 1985. Currently, we have
over 220 apartments, ranging in size from efficiencies to 3-bedroom townhouses.
Through the years, we
have built a reputation for community involvement and for providing quality
housing. We belong to, and participate in, several professional apartment
organizations
We have a good rapport
with students; we are fair, but firm. It is our full-time, professional, courteous
staff, and our dedication to service, that makes us the ONLY place to call
”home.”

Although we know that no one can guarantee complete and total safety, what security measures have you taken to limit possible dangers?

We have hired a part-time,
professional security staff, which patrols all of our properties. They have
been sworn in at the Butler County Courthouse with “police powers,” which
gives them the right to write citations and make arrests on our property.
We have fire extinguishers
and smoke detectors in every apartment; well-lit parking areas, permit parking
and 24-hr. emergency maintenance.
We also recommend that
every tenant carry renter’s insurance. This is an inexpensive way to protect
your personal belongings in case of accidents or other mishaps.
Tenants should report
any unsafe conditions or problems to the office, immediately!

What is the Guarantee
Sheet, and why do I (parent/guardian) have to sign it?

SRA requires parents
or guardians to sign a Guarantee Sheet for every tenant. The Guarantee Sheet
is comparable to co-signing for a loan. The parent or guardian ensures that
all moneys due to SRA will be paid. As with any loan, if all obligations of
the lease are met, and damages don’t exceed the security deposit, the guarantor
never has to be involved.
Young people are just
learning to budget their money and sometimes mistakes are made, also apartments
get damaged. It is our experience that when the parents or guardians are involved,
these issues are more likely to get resolved.

Am I financially responsible
for other tenants?

The lease reads: “All
the above listed tenants are referred to as TENANT in the lease, and if TENANT
is more than one person, the provisions in this lease shall bind and apply
to all and any of them JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY!”

Simply put, the answer is YES! ALL tenants and ALL guarantors are responsible
for ALL the rent!
It is very important
that your son or daughter choose their roommate(s) carefully. If this situation
is uncomfortable, we suggest a written agreement among tenants, listing their
obligations. Then, in the event one person doesn’t pay their share, the others
can take legal action.
We also suggest that
the parents/guardians get acquainted with each other.

What if my son/daughter
drops out of school before the lease is ended?

We know that from time
to time situations change, and for various reasons students leave. In these
situations, the tenant is still responsible through the term of the lease.
We will try to assist them… subleasing is an option (with approval of the
other tenants) and there is no charge, just some paperwork. We also provide
a roommate placement service – people looking for an apartment or a roommate.
The bottom line is YES,
you are responsible.

SRA is a service-oriented
organization, willing to go the extra mile for our customers. We welcome their
questions, concerns, and suggestions. Listed below are some of the services
we offer:

Thank you for your interest in our apartments. We hope this information has helped you.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please call us.

We are always happy to be of service.

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