Parking

At most of the major complexes, parking permits are required. (Please see page 1 of your lease if you are unsure if you need a permit) In order to park in the lot, you must have a valid permit displayed from your rear-view mirror. Parking is restricted at complexes after 6 p.m. daily. Please have all visiting guests park in the designated visitor spaces where available or off street.

Tickets will be given to those cars that do not:

• Park in a designated stall
• Park in a designated lot without a valid permit displayed
• Run or have major body damage

Cars are subject to towing when:

• Parked in front of garages
• Parked in a designated Fire Lane
• Blocking another vehicle
• Violating any of the above for mentioned items

Electricity

As you arrive at your new home the electricity will be on as you have already put it in your name and all light fixtures will have working light bulbs. If there is not power to any of your lights or appliances, first check your breaker box and be sure all switches are in the "on" position.

We suggest that if you leave for an extended period of time that you turn off your breakers to save money and avoid damages resulting from a power outage.

Electricity must be set up at the Ames Public Utilities. Their homepage is located here

Mail

Most mailboxes are located at the front of your apartment building or at the end of the garages in the parking lot entrance. Located in the same area should be an out going mail box or pick-up.

PLEASE NOTE: Your apartment number and mail box number may not match. See your Move-In Inspection report for your specific mail box number.

Renter's Insurance

One of the most important items you will need for your new home is Renter's Insurance.

Since PPM is not responsible for your personal property, this low cost investment will save you time and a lot of money in the long run. We have enclosed some brochures about renter's insurance in your move-in pack. Please take a moment to look them over and then pick up the phone to save your home.

Garbage

At most major complexes, garbage dumpsters are located in enclosed areas at the end of the garages.

If you live in a house, duplex or a small complex, you may be required to provide your own garbage containers and service. Please refer to page 1 of your lease to be sure who is responsible for the garbage collection at your home.

Rent

Rent is due on or before the 1st day of each month. This can be brought into the Main Office, dropped in the drop box outside the front door or sent to 201 S. 5th Street Suite 202, Ames, Iowa 50010. If rent is received after the 1st of the month there is a $10 a day late charge. If rent is not received by the 5th of the month your late charge could reach the maximum of $40 per month. Late charges will be added to your account if you do not include them with your payment.

Forgetting to pay your rent on time can be a costly event. You are establishing a credit history. If you need rental assistance there are a number of options available to you. Please click here to view your options.

Please make checks payable to Professional Property Management or PPM. Don't forget to include your current address when you pay. This can save you from receiving a 3-day notice for non-payment or your payment being credited to the wrong account.

PPM DOES NOT ACCEPT CASH