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When
should I turn in my Inventory and Condition Form?
Fill out
and return inventory and condition form within two days
of moving in.
What is my
Inventory and Condition Form for?
The Inventory and Condition Form
is to document anything that might reflect on your
deposit before you move in so it will not be charged in
error. Pictures of the property are also taken prior to
move in by Circle C to ensure documentation. This is
not a fix list, any and all repair requests need to be
submitted separately to
servicerequest@circlec.com.
Where can
I find the keys and garage door openers when I move in?
Look in
kitchen drawers for garage door openers, if they aren’t
there please contact Circle C Properties. The keys
should remain in the lockbox on the front door until the
locks are changed. Circle C chooses to wait until you
are moved in to change the locks to guarantee your
safety.
What
information does Circle C need when I move in?
Change all
utilities into your name. Contact Circle about changing
the locks. Notify Circle C of new phone numbers.
What is
your rental policy?
Rent is
due on the first of the month unless otherwise specified
in writing and agreed upon by all parties. Rent is late
after 6:00pm the third of the month and late charges
accrue at $25 on the fourth and $10.00 a day for every
day after the full rent amount is not received.
How do we
handle repairs?
Any and all repair requests need
to be written down and mailed, or emailed to us at
servicerequest@circlec.com
unless it is an emergency repair. After we receive the
repair request we will call the vendor and give them
your name and describe the problem, they will then
contact you and set up a time to take care of the
problem. If for any reason a repair is scheduled and no
one lets the vender inside, a $45.00 trip charge will be
charged to your account.
Do you
inspect the property?
At least
once a year, a walk through inspection will be done on
the rental unit. An appropriate time will be scheduled
with us beforehand. Circle C periodically drives by to
inspect the outside of the house and the yard.
What am I
responsible for in the house?
Tenants
are responsible for all filters and light bulbs. All
filters need to be changed every month. This includes
air filters and furnace filters. This is very important,
there are only two reasons an air conditioner will
freeze up-dirty filters or low Freon. Tenants must
water plants and lawn regularly according to city
regulations, three times a week during growing season
and fertilize the lawn three times a year during growing
season. Lawns should be kept mowed, edged, weeded and
otherwise well kempt at all times and are subject to
violations if standards are not upheld. Any fines from
the city about landscaping issues will be charged back
to the tenant. We generally do not recommend our
tenants do even small plumbing repairs. Begin to mow
lawn in March/April. Keep lawn mowed, edged, and
weeded. Upkeep is crucial during growing season.
How can I
protect the property from cold and freezing weather?
Cover
outside faucets when the weather starts to cool down.
During freezing weather, let indoor faucets drip
slightly, and open cabinets under sink to prevent frozen
pipes. Swimming pool should be kept running at all
times during freezing weather. Turn sprinklers off when
weather starts to get cold.
How do I
operate my fireplace?
To operate
the fireplace, first open the damper and then light the
fire. Keep the damper closed when not in use. The
handle is the throat of the flue. If for any reason
there is smoke in the house instead of the chimney put
out fire immediately and contact Circle C.
Do you
have any tips or suggestions?
To reduce
cleaning costs, consider using oven liners. Outside air
conditioning unit needs to be hosed off once a month
during cooling season. Whirlpool tubs must be operated
with appropriate soap, and pumps never turned on without
water to cover the jets.
My dish
washer doesn’t work.
On a lot of properties, there is a switch
on the wall near the garbage disposal switch to turn the
dish washer on.
When I turn on my garbage
disposal it makes a humming noise but doesn’t turn on.
Make sure it is turned off, first and
foremost. Put a wooden spoon or brooms handle in the
disposal and jiggle it around for a few minutes.
Usually there is a small piece of bone or something
caught in there, this should shake it loose. Press the
reset button on the bottom of the disposal, and try to
turn it on again. If this doesn’t work please call us.
My heat/air isn’t working.
Check the breakers. There will almost
always be a double breaker, do not assume it is on.
Flip them both off and then back on, this should reset
the breaker. Check that filters are clean, hose off
outside unit to clear of debris.
The
outlets in my kitchen or bathroom won’t work.
Most likely a GFI has popped off. Check
in garage and under sinks for a red GFI reset button.
Pushing this should solve the problem.
Can I use
my security deposit for my last month’s rent?
Security deposits are never to be used
for rent under any circumstances.
If I want to move out,
can I just leave?
No. We require at least 30 days written
notice of move-out at the end of your lease. Any other
move out time will be negotiated on a case by case
basis.
My heater is on but its
still cold in the house.
Properties
that have a heat pump will have an additional setting on
their thermostat called emergency heat. Heat pumps are
not designed to operate below approximately 25°. When
the temperature goes below 30° turn on the emergency
heat to warm the house and save electricity.
What am I
responsible for when I move out?
Clean all
appliances, insides of drawers and cabinets. Clean
fireplace. Mop floors and clean bathrooms. Clean up
yard and clean and sweep garage. Do not touch up walls
with the wrong color paint; this could end up costing
you more than not touching them up at all. Notify us of
new contact information to receive bills and/or
deposit. Carpets need to be professionally cleaned. Do
not turn off utilities, request a final reading.
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