New Tenant Orientation
New Tenant Orientation
- Mold (within 48 hours)
- Dripping faucets, dripping pipes, or
“running” toilets (within 48 hours)
- Moisture where there should be none (roof,
under the sink, etc.)
Your Repair Responsibility
- Mold:
Once again, mold and mildew will grow if
given the opportunity. It is your responsibility to prevent mold and
mildew and to clean it up at the first sign to avoid costly liability. If
you do not kill mold and mildew immediately, it will continue to spread,
leading to damage, damage that could have been prevented, therefore making
you liable for the repair.
- Rot/damage from leaks:
It is your responsibility to report all drippy faucets and pipe leaks
within 48 hours. Non-reported leaks lead to damage that could have been
prevented, therefore making you liable for the cost to repair the damage.
What is Emergency Maintenance?
- On the 2nd, an additional $30 will begin
accruing each day until your rent is paid in full.
- On the 6th, you will be given Eviction
Notice, at which time you have 3 days to pay your rent and late fees in
full, or you will have to move.
What’s Going to Happen if You Are Late with Rent
- It gets expensive! Plan ahead to avoid
costly late fees.
- Eviction will be filed on you immediately.
- When you are evicted, it goes on your
permanent record, and it will be extremely difficult to find another home
to rent.
- When you are evicted, you create a
substantial monetary judgment against you, which if remains unpaid is sent
to a collection agency and affects your credit and credibility.
Policies
Noise Levels
A Rental Agreement is a legal
contract between the landlord and tenant. When you rent a home from us,
this is what you can expect. At the commencement of your tenancy…
The
landlord (Us) will provide a home that
is clean, sanitary, in good cosmetic shape, and in good working order. The
landlord will continue to keep the home in good working order and abide by the
terms in the agreement throughout the length of your tenancy.
The
tenant (You) is responsible for keeping the home
in good condition by practicing good housekeeping habits, including to prevent
leaks, mold growth, rodents, and pests, treating the property with care to
avoid preventable damage or maintenance needs, reporting maintenance issues in
a timely manner, paying rent when it is due, and abiding by the terms of the
agreement throughout the length of your tenancy.
Mold
(from living conditions): Mold
will grow if given the opportunity. Keep your home clean and dry, with adequate
ventilation and air movement. This means making sure all rooms receive heat and
airflow on a consistent basis. Immediately clean up any sign of mold or mildew
growth to prevent damage to the building. This includes behind furniture, in
windows, in corners of walls, etc.
(Some)
Leaks: You are responsible for leaks caused
by misuse or neglect (such as knocking drain lines loose). Report all
leaks immediately, as they can become a very big problem very quickly.
Faucets/knobs:
Faucets and knobs can break easily if
not handled properly.
Broken
windows, blinds, doors, glass, locks, or any other damage caused directly/indirectly by you or your guests.
Light
bulbs: These are your responsibility to
replace.
Batteries: It is your responsibility to keep your smoke detector and carbon
monoxide detector in working order by replacing the batteries on a regular
schedule. Some carbon monoxide detectors have sealed 10 year
batteries, if this is the case, please report to us if the detector is
failing.
Clogged
toilets, bathtubs, sinks, and other
drains.
An emergency maintenance problem is
something that if not taken care of IMMEDIATELY will cause significant damage.
Emergencies usually involve water or fire. If it involves fire, call 911.
Rent is always due on the 1st of
every month. Rent payments must be paid in full at all times to avoid a late
fee. Past balances are considered rent due. For example, if you owe a balance
in addition to rent, on the 1st the full amount is due, with the payment being
applied first to the previous balance. To further break this down, if on June
15th you were billed $41.50 for a maintenance repair you were responsible for,
and on July 1st you only paid your regular rent payment, your rent payment
would be considered $41.50 short.
Rent is due on the 1st of each month,
and it is solely your responsibility to be sure your rent gets to us in time.
You will need to plan ahead to be sure you pay your rent on time. We understand
that sometimes you may need a little more time; therefore, we give an
additional 5 days’ grace period each month for instances when you cannot pay by
the 1st.
If you do not pay your rent by the
3rd of the month, this is what to expect:
Your agreement outlines our policies
in detail, so please be sure to become familiar with them to avoid a phone call
or worse, termination of your tenancy. Below are the policies that we would
especially like you to remember.
No Smoking
One of the reasons you were chosen as
a tenant is because you do not smoke. We do not allow smoking in any rental or
within 25 feet of our buildings. Smoke permeates and damages ceilings, carpets,
walls, and floor coverings. You will be held liable for any smoke-related
damage within the rental.
Pets are not allowed without written
approval from the landlord and are subject to additional fees. If you intend to
hide a pet within your unit, please reconsider to avoid causing your own
eviction.
Bed sheets or other similar objects
may not be used as curtains or window coverings. Broken blinds must be replaced
immediately. If we notice your blinds are broken, we will hire a contractor to
install new ones at your expense.
Decks/balconies must remain clear of
debris, garbage, bicycles, toys, furniture, tarps, and other clutter. Do not
use your balcony as storage or to dry clothes. Decks/balconies are meant for
your enjoyment. A barbecue, lawn furniture, and small plants are the only acceptable
items. Failure to abide by this policy will result in termination of your
tenancy.
Out of respect for your neighbors,
please keep all noise to a minimum. Your neighbors are entitled to the quiet
enjoyment of their home at all times.
Loud parties are not allowed.
Occupancy is limited to ONLY the
people we listed on the lease agreement. If you decide to get a roommate after
you move in or you have a guest staying for more than 14 consecutive days, you
must notify us, and they must fill out an application and go through our
approval process. All occupants must meet our screening standards. Keep in mind
there is an occupancy limit for the home you rent.
When you decide to move, remember to
first take a look at the terms in your rental agreement or lease for how to
proceed. If you are on a month-to-month rental agreement, you must give a
minimum of 30 days’ written notice before the end of the month. If you have a
lease, you must give a minimum of 30 days’ written notice before the expiration
of your lease.
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