SPRING HAS SPRUNG!
You should have received an email from our Maintenance Director, Bryan Hendricks, on 4/22/20 reminding you of the following:
Please turn on your sprinkler systems. We had a lot of rain this Spring, but hotter and drier weather is just around the corner. We will send out another notice in the Fall to turn your sprinkler systems off. We appreciate your time and cooperation in getting this notice taken care of. Please let us know if you have any questions or issues turning your system on.
How is everyone holding up?
Tips for taking care of mind and body while at home during the coronavirus pandemic
For a small percentage of people, coronavirus is life-threatening. But even if you’re not infected, the COVID-19 pandemic can have a serious psychological impact on the ability to stay healthy, calm and focused.
Stop obsessing!
So the strange goal in this strange time is to become willfully uninformed. But you don’t want to take this too far. You don’t want to become totally distant of all things happening outside the small sphere of your work and life. What you want is a middle-way solution that gives you more control over the information you consume.
Here are a few tips:
- Turn off all breaking news notifications and alerts.
- Allow yourself to check the news once a day so you are not constantly being distracted and/or alarmed.
- Choose to read the news and not always watch on TV. There’s no need to traumatize yourself through witnessing images of sick patients, frantic traders screaming on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange and depressing stories.
Stay focused on what matters most!
Reframe “social distancing.” The World Health Organization is recommending using the term “physical distancing” instead of “social distancing,” because while we want to keep a safe amount of space between ourselves and people outside of our household, we want to remain socially connected.
Feeling lonely and being isolated are bad for your health. Stay in touch with family, friends, and neighbors online or by phone. There are ways to really connect with others through social media, such as Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and the like. There are virtual ways to host game nights, trivia, BINGO, happy hours and more.
Get moving and exercise to decrease stress, boost your mood and increase your energy. There are exercise videos that you can do at home or create your own workout routine. Take a walk around your neighborhood or ride your bike. Just get outside for fresh air and scenery. Public parks are reopening so make a list of those you would like to visit. This is a good time to see some local parks that you have never seen before.
Be aware of mindless eating. This is especially true if life in the age of coronavirus has you at home a lot more than usual, perhaps in the presence of a lot more food than usual. It’s easy to head to the kitchen for a snack when you are bored or needing distraction from uncomfortable emotions, perhaps brought on by the news. It’s normal and natural to engage in more comfort eating right now, but try to do it mindfully and intentionally. If you find yourself browsing the fridge or pantry, and you know you’re not hungry, ask yourself, “What am I feeling, and what do I need?” You might need a little food comfort, you might need to call or FaceTime a friend, or you might need to distract yourself with Netflix or a good book.
Stay safe!
Properly cleaning and sanitizing your home and work space is especially important these days. The CDC recommends cleaning and using disinfectants on “frequently touched” surfaces such as door handles, light switches, faucets, toilets, cell phones, computer keyboards and mouses. Get more up-to-date information from this comprehensive COVID-19 real estate resource center.
TENANTS TAKE ACTION FOR RENTERS' RELIEF
As you know, Congress is debating the next phase of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are encouraging renters to drop a quick email to their House and Senate members to express their support for the efforts these members are undertaking during these unique times and to reinforce that the package contain direct federal rental assistance to families and individuals who suffer a loss of income during the COVID-19 crisis and well as support for property owners to cover items such as property taxes and insurance when rent payments are affected by COVID-19. It only takes a few seconds to click below and send an email. Please consider doing so today.
https://app.muster.com/take-action/qGLmUd4Szc/
Tips & Reminders
- Maintenance requests MUST be in writing so please use your tenant portal. Photos can also be uploaded to support your maintenance requests.
- Report any leaks as small problems can quickly lead to big problems.
- Per your Lease Agreement, all tenants need their own separate Renter’s Insurance Policy or on a combined policy naming all tenants as insureds. 3G Properties Group should be named on your policy as an “additional interest” so your insurance company will automatically send us your proof of insurance and any changes or updates. If all tenants are not named on the insurance policy or we do not have a copy of your policy on file, there is a mandatory $12.50 landlord’s liability insurance policy charged to your rental property each month to be included in your rent payment. Tenant’s personal property is not protected unless Tenant has their own RENTERS INSURANCE.
- DUE TO LIABILITY, UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD ANY TENANT OR OCCUPANT ACCESS THE ATTIC OF THE PROPERTY FOR STORAGE OR ANY OTHER PURPOSE. You are not allowed to change your AC filters if they are located in the attic space or above 6 feet from the ground.
- Tenant must kennel or crate pets whenever landlord or landlord’s representative will be on property for a scheduled appointment.
- If you have an addition to your family, i.e. new baby, please let us know so we can add them as occupants to your lease. We will need their name and date of birth.
