Question 1

HOW CAN I SEE AN AVAILABLE APARTMENT?

Accepted Answer

Call us to set up a tour at 484-757-5696 or email us
at lehigh@collegetowncommunities.com.(mailto:lehigh@collegetowncommunities.com)

Question 2

DO I NEED TO ALREADY HAVE ROOMMATES OR CAN A ROOMMATE BE PROVIDED?

Accepted Answer

Any student will be accommodated at Polk on Third. If you already have another student that you know you would like to live with, you will be placed with them, within the same property. If you are looking by yourself, you will be put on our “Roommate Needed List” and matched with other single tenants of the same gender using our Roommate Matching System. The roommate matching questionnaire is part of your initial application that you fill out prior to signing a lease to live at Polk on Third. We use your answers to this questionnaire and compare them with other residents’ answers and match everyone accordingly.

Question 3

ARE THESE PROPERTIES FURNISHED?

Accepted Answer

Polk on Third Apartments are fully furnished.  Options vary by unit, but here is a brief overview of the furnishings offered: a sofa or loveseat, accent chair, coffee table, end table, media console,  HDTV, full-sized bed and hypoallergenic mattress, night table, desk, dresser, desk chair, counter seating or table seating.

Question 4

WHAT APPLIANCES ARE INCLUDED?

Accepted Answer

Polk on Third Apartments are supplied with a refrigerator/freezer, a range/stove, dishwasher and microwave. Free laundry facilities are located on each floor.

Question 5

ARE UTILITIES INCLUDED IN THE RENTAL AMOUNT?

Accepted Answer

Polk on Third Apartments: High-speed internet with password-protected Wi-Fi, free laundry, water, sewer, and trash removal included; residents pay a monthly utility fee for electric.

Question 6

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN MY RENT PAYMENT?

Accepted Answer

Access to the entire facility for the complete duration of your lease term, a fully furnished apartment, HDTV in every unit, FREE laundry facilities on each floor, FREE high speed internet, 24/7 emergency maintenance, Personal Online Resident Portal that allows you to make online rental payments as well as 24 hour work order requests, and a secure package delivery system.

Question 7

IS THERE A SECURITY DEPOSIT?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Please see the Floor Plans page of this website to view the apartment you are interested in to see the specific security deposit amount for that apartment. The balance will be returned to each tenant, within 30 days after the end date of their lease agreement, less any damage charges or outstanding balances that may have been incurred at that point.

Question 8

WHEN DO I PAY RENT?

Accepted Answer

Rent is to be paid by the 1st of every month of your contract. Arrangements can be made to pay a full semester in advance or a full year in advance if that is desired by the tenant.

Question 9

HOW DO I PAY RENT?

Accepted Answer

Rent payments can be made by check, money order, wire transfer, credit or debit cards (No cash will be accepted) in the Leasing Office or online through your Resident Portal account. Most debit cards have a daily limit for charges, so check with your bank to be sure you have the ability to make large payments before attempting payment. Convenience fees will apply to any online payment and vary depending on your payment method. Checks are the cheapest way to pay!

Question 10

IS PARKING AVAILABLE ON SITE?

Accepted Answer

Please see the Floor Plans & Pricing page of this website to view the property you are interested in to see the specific parking available for that property.

Question 11

WHO IS ALLOWED TO LIVE AT THESE PROPERTIES?

Accepted Answer

Any student enrolled at Lehigh University or Moravian University.

Question 12

CAN GUESTS/ VISITORS STAY OVERNIGHT?

Accepted Answer

Any tenant is allowed to have a guest visit or spend the night at any time without the need to register or sign them in. However, a guest is NOT allowed to stay for more the 3 days at a time. Roommate consideration must be taken into account with all visitors. Guests must be accompanied by the tenant whom they are visiting at ALL times when inside the property.

Question 13

WILL I HAVE A PRIVATE BEDROOM?

Accepted Answer

ALL tenants will have their own bedroom.

Question 14

HOW FAR FROM CAMPUS IS YOUR FACILITY?

Accepted Answer

Polk on Third Apartments are located three blocks from Lehigh University campus.

Question 15

ARE PETS ALLOWED?

Accepted Answer

No. Pets are not allowed at Polk on Third properties. No pets are allowed to “visit” any of the properties at any time either, due to the possibility of spreading allergens or fleas that could be disruptive to other tenants in the property.
 
Following guidelines pursuant to the Federal Fair Housing Act and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, College Town Communities is committed to making reasonable accommodations to allow a Service Animal or Emotional Support Animal (ESA) to live with a resident in the Leased Premises. Applicants and current residents requesting such accommodations must contact the Leasing Office prior to bringing the Service Animal or ESA on property, complete all necessary paperwork required by the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission, and be granted written permission by Landlord in order to do so. More information regarding your rights and responsibilities to allow a Service Animal or Emotional Support Animal to live with you in the Leased Premises can be found here (https://www.phrc.pa.gov/About-Us/Publications/Documents/General%20Publications/support%20animal%20facts%20070213.pdf)and here (https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/PA/documents/HUDAsstAnimalNC1-28-2020.pdf)or by calling the tollfree PA Fair Housing hotline at 855-866-5718.

Question 16

ARE THERE LAUNDRY FACILITIES?

Accepted Answer

Polk on Third Apartments include free laundry facilities on each floor.

Question 17

WHEN WOULD I MOVE IN?

Accepted Answer

We have two lease options. Leases for the 2026-27 year will begin on June 9th or August 12th, 2026. Contact the Leasing Office (javascript:void(0))for more information regarding your specific unit move-in date.

Question 18

HOW LONG IS A LEASE TERM?

Accepted Answer

All leases are a full year lease. But, since some of our properties are available in June while other are available starting in August, We do have our lease years broken down into three different options:
 
Option 1: June 9th, 2026 - May 25th, 2027
Option 2: August 12th, 2026 - July 21st, 2027
 
Please contact our leasing office (javascript:void(0))for information to figure out which available rooms would best fit your needs.

Question 19

DO YOU PERFORM BACKGROUND OR CREDIT CHECKS DURING THE APPLICATION PROCESS?

Accepted Answer

Background checks are performed on every student who wants to live at Polk on Third.

Question 20

IS THERE AN APPLICATION FEE TO APPLY FOR AN APARTMENT?

Accepted Answer

No, there is no fee to apply to live at Polk on Third. There is, however, a $199 Administrative Fee once you have decided to complete a lease to live at Polk on Third.
 
The Administrative Fee is a nonrefundable annual fee due at lease signing for all applicants and renewals. The fee covers the online application process, renewal lease generation, resident and guarantor screening, annual lock programming, secure package delivery system, 24-7 access to the online Resident Portal, and after-hours services call center services.

Question 21

WHO PAYS AN ADMINISTRATIVE/FACILITIES FEE, AND WHAT DOES IT COVER?"

Accepted Answer

The Administrative/Facilities Fee is a nonrefundable annual fee due at lease signing for all applicants and renewals. The fee covers the online application process, renewal lease generation, resident and guarantor screening, annual lock programming, secure package delivery system, 24-7 access to the online Resident Portal, and after-hours services call center services.

Question 22

IS ALCOHOL PERMITTED IN MY UNIT?

Accepted Answer

Assuming you are of the legal age, you may consume alcohol in your property/apartment. No alcohol is permitted in the outdoor areas and we expect tenants to follow ALL property guidelines and state/local laws.

Question 23

MAY I PAINT THE LIVING ROOM/ KITCHEN AREA/BEDROOM AREA?

Accepted Answer

No. The properties are already painted. You may decorate your property with posters, tapestries, holiday lights, etc. Please use thumb tacks or nails when hanging things on the walls. Do NOT use Tape, Glue, Gummy poster hangers, 3M double sided sticky pads, etc. Do NOT use wall decals, as they will delaminate the face of the drywall. Any unnecessary damage to the apartment walls could be deducted from your security deposit.

Question 24

DO I NEED TO BRING MY OWN BEDDING OR WINDOW TREATMENTS?

Accepted Answer

Every unit will include mini blinds on each window and you may add window treatments if you desire, but the blinds must stay in place. While we provide the bed and mattress, you would need to bring your own bedding.

Question 25

ARE YOUR FACILITIES DIRECTLY AFFILIATED WITH LEHIGH UNIVERSITY?

Accepted Answer

Our properties are solely rented to Lehigh University Students. We work closely with Lehigh University but are a privately-owned company.

Question 26

CAN GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS, STUDENT LOANS, OR FINANCIAL AID BE APPLIED TOWARDS RENT?"

Accepted Answer

Yes. You may use financial aid proceeds or any other 3rd party payment process to pay for your rent at any of our facilities. Typically, financial aid proceeds are disbursed directly to the student who in turn can then use those proceeds to pay for housing.

Question 27

WHO DO I MAKE MY RENT OR SECURITY DEPOSIT CHECK PAYABLE TO?

Accepted Answer

Check can be made payable to Polk on Third.

Question 28

WHAT IS RENT REPORTING?

Accepted Answer

Rent Reporting is an optional credit reporting and financial tool provided by Homebody Insurance Agency, LLC and its affiliate, Simplified Business Group, LLS, also known as Rent Dynamics. For a monthly fee of $8.95, Rent Reporting reports your rent and utility payments (if utilities are not included in your rent) to one or more consumer reporting agencies, such as Equifax, TransUnion, and Experian. Each rent and utility payment made on time helps build your credit over time, payment by payment, month by month, year by year… even if it’s your guarantor making the payment OR you receive financial aid! Imagine what four years of paying rent on time can do for your credit score!

Question 29

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF HAVING RENT REPORTING?

Accepted Answer

Your credit score is a number that tells lenders if you usually pay your bills on time, are able to keep your credit card balances low, and are able to manage different types of credit. So when you make on-time payments, your credit score may improve or remain the same if it’s already high. However, as someone who rents an apartment, you’re not building your credit history by paying rent on time. Why not? Because rent isn’t considered debt, and paying off debt is typically what builds credit. Rent Reporting is a tool you can use to your advantage because each on-time payment is reported to the very credit bureaus that report these scores to car dealers, mortgage lenders, a future landlord, etc.

Question 30

WHAT IF I WANT TO CANCEL RENT REPORTING?

Accepted Answer

The Rent Reporting Addendum is included in your Lease Agreement. However, you may cancel at any time after signing by using the Homebody app, sending a written notice of termination to Homebody at 4205 Chapel Ridge Road, Lehi, Utah 84043, ATTN: Rent Reporting Service Charge, or by emailing rentreporting@homebody.com.(mailto:rentreporting@homebody.com) To avoid being charged for the next month, cancellations must be received at least ten (10) days before the end of the current month.

Note: If your lease is joint and several (i.e., shared with roommates), each resident must cancel individually to opt out of the program.

Question 31

HOW CAN I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT RENT REPORTING?

Accepted Answer

More information can be found online at https://www.homebody.com/products/rent-reporting. In addition to learning about Rent Reporting here, we encourage you to click on the various tools on the Homebody website to learn more about money management. What’s the highest credit score possible? How can I improve my credit score? What credit score do I have to have to buy a car? Or even a house? It’s never too soon to begin thinking about what your financial future holds!

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