Thursday, December 31, 2009

Winter 2010 Tenant Newsletter

WINTER 2010 TENANT NEWSLETTER


First off—— do you know anyone that is looking for a rental? Refer someone to rent with FRPM! Have them apply online or in person! Make sure you tell them to mention YOU referred them! After applicant is approved and signs a 12 month lease… Then FRPM will cut you a check for $100!

FIRST RATE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year! If you are planning on taking a holiday vacation for more than two weeks please let our office know, for emergency purposes.


Don’t forget if you’ll be out of town; send your rent money early to avoid late fees. We have a drop box in the front door of our office building.


RENEWAL INCENTIVES- Right now FRPM is offering $250+carpet cleaning to tenants that renew for 12 months, and $100+Carpet cleaning to tenants that are renewing for 6 months.


ICE MELT-We will provide ice melt to buildings that need this upon request. Please check around building for ice melt that has been provided already. Please allow 24-48 hours for delivery.


THERMOSTATS– We would like to remind everyone that as the weather is getting colder, you need to set your thermostat to 65 degrees or higher. This will prevent the water pipes from freezing! You will be held responsible for any damages caused by lack of heat.


HOLIDAY TREES/DECORATIONS- If you are planning on a live Christmas tree this holiday season, please make sure you keep the tree watered, so it does not cause a fire hazard. Also, please remember that Allied Waste (garbage disposal Company) will recycle your Christmas tree on scheduled days.

-The following Ada County residents will have curbside Christmas tree recycling: Boise:12/28-1/8 Eagle:12/28-1/8 Unincorporated Ada County:12/28-1/8 Garden City:1/4-1/8 The Ada County Landfill and Boise Transfer Station will accepted trees at no charge from 12/28 through 1/23. DO NOT place your tree in the dumpster or surrounding areas.


TRASH CLEANUP- Over the Christmas holiday, we always have additional garbage to dispose of due to the goodies Santa brings our way. It is very important that all tenants break down each and every box before placing them into the dumpsters. Also, please be sure to tie off all garbage bags and place them inside the dumpsters. Do not place your garbage outside of the dumpsters, as BFI (garbage disposal company) will not haul away any garbage that is not placed into the dumpsters. If the dumpster in your community appears to be over stuffed from all the boxes and fun things from the holidays, please call us and let us know, and we will send someone out to come empty the dumpster. Thanks!


DRIVEBY INSPECTIONS– Please remember that the 1st offense is a warning for drive by violations, and after that you will be charged $25 every time you receive a notice. You can review your lease if you have any questions or concerns about the drive by violations. Our inspector drives by our properties on the Tuesdays of the month, please keep this in mind when cleaning up and taking care of these notice violations.


CASH is not accepted in the FRPM office– please bring in check or money orders for rent/other payments being paid.

Include NAME & RENTAL ADDRESS on check or money order.

MAINTENANCE REQUESTS can be made ONLINE– this is your best way of getting the information to the Maintenance Coordinator. Also included is a list of suggested ways to correct the possible problems online and how to videos as well and to try those first to avoid any possible charges.