TENANT NEWSLETTER
February 2024
Optimist Day is celebrated annually on the first Thursday of February. It is a day to promote optimism and bring awareness to the efforts of Optimist Clubs and Members in their communities and worldwide for all they do year-round to promote efforts in bringing out the best in youth, our communities, and ourselves.
This year, Optimist Day falls on February 1, 2024
Optimism
By Sandra Feldman
Life is a crazy reaction,
A Carnival’s distraction,
A film’s bad projection,
A total disgrace!
But then there is Love,
If you find it,
Life is not a total Waste.
It’s February, and you know what that means: Love is in the air, we’re gearing up for the biggest sports event of the year… and it’s COLD outside.
Fabulous Football Dip
Always a crowd pleaser and so easy to make. This football dip recipe can be as hot or as mild as you like, depending on which kind of tomatoes you buy. I got this recipe from a friend. Serve with tortilla chips.
Ingredients
- 1 pound sausage
- 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
- 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
Directions
In a large skillet, cook sausage over a medium heat until browned and cooked through.
Mix tomatoes and cream cheese into the skillet. Stir and continue cooking mixture over a medium heat until the cheese has melted.
February 14th
Valentine’s Day
The day is traditionally associated with love, romance, and the exchange of gifts between couples. While this is the most common perception of Valentine’s Day, it is not meant exclusively for couples. In fact, it can be celebrated by anyone who wants to express their affection for someone special, regardless of their relationship status.
If you’re still undecided about what to do on this day, below are some ideas that can help you decide:
Volunteer Together
Spend the day giving back. Help paint local murals at schools, serve meals in a soup kitchen, pick up trash at the local park or commit to doing some other activity that helps give back to your community in some way.
Sing Your Heart Out With Karaoke
Got a karaoke machine? Sing your special duet song together. After all, science has proven that singing together with a partner or your best friends helps bring you closer together.
Play Tourist
Look at your own city or town with fresh eyes by getting out and exploring it like tourists. Wander the main street and check out kitschy shops, check out local landmarks or just take a meandering walk through an area you don't usually explore to gain a fresh perspective and some quality time.
Paint Together
If you’d rather be making your own masterpiece, channel your inner Bob Ross and take up a paint brush. Follow along with YouTube videos at home if you're a beginner or take a Paint and Sip class for some IRL guided instruction.
Book an at-Home Massage
Transform your home into a top-notch spa with apps like Soothe and Zeel. The best part is that you can drift off to sleep while basking in that post-massage afterglow because there's no long commute home.
Hard Freeze Watch
A Hard Freeze Watch means very cold temperatures less than 10 degrees are possible. These conditions may cause uninsulated and exposed pipes to freeze and burst. To prevent freezing of pipes...either wrap exposed pipes or allow faucets to slowly drip. Ensure that irrigation systems are turned off and winterized. Preparations should be made now to protect any plants that are sensitive to these extreme temperatures. Also remember to provide adequate shelter or arrangements for outdoor pets.
3G Properties wants to make sure you are prepared. We encourage all tenants to take the following precautions to prevent freeze breakage of their water pipes.
leave the heat on at least 65 degrees
leave cabinet doors open under sinks
leave both cold and hot water running slightly, when temps will stay below freezing for a long period of time
close all doors and windows tightly
remove any garden hoses from outside faucets
cover or wrap outdoor faucets
turn sprinkler systems off if they are set on an automatic schedule. Winterize and drain sprinkler systems during winter months.
REMEMBER TO KEEP YOUR RENTER’S INSURANCE POLICY CURRENT AND UP TO DATE! All tenants and occupants 18 years and older must have renters insurance.
Please send us a copy of your renewed policy so we can add to your portal:
admin@3gpropertiesgroup.com
REMINDER: WORK ORDER POLICY
The Maintenance Department consolidates work orders to minimize the amount of
trips to your homes and exposure of Covid, Flu and other viruses. Please ONLY SUBMIT ONE
WORK ORDER every TWO MONTHS for non-emergency/non-essential repairs. This one work
order can have multiple items listed. If multiple work orders are submitted multiple times
within 2 months for non-emergency/non-essential repairs, maintenance will cancel the request.
If you are having any sickness and/or virus symptoms, please inform our Maintenance
Department when they coordinate your work order appointments. Please submit your repairs
that are non-emergencies/non-essentials through your portal.
As a reminder your lease states the following about work orders:
For emergencies only, please call (940) 262-0091 Ext 1002. Messages left will be checked after hours and on weekends. Please submit a work order as well. Please make note of this change.
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 so minor problems don’t turn into major ones.
Maintenance emergencies are:
Major Water Leak (shut off water immediately)
Heat is out and it is below 55 degrees
AC is out and it is above 85 degrees
Toilets: None are working (not just one)
Sewage backup throughout (not just a clogged drain)
Broken windows and doors (not lockouts)
Electrical: Outages (not caused by the power company or weather related) that affect major parts of the home
The HVAC systems can only perform within a 20 degree differential. If it's 100+ and you want your house to cool to 70 then you might want to invest in a portable a/c unit that you can move from room to room to create an even cooler environment.
We service each of our rental properties quarterly or semi-annually for filter changes, smoke alarm testing and property walkthroughs. This is a requirement of your Landlord and to ensure the safety and condition of your home. If you refuse service, do not allow access to your rental property, do not leave your keyless deadbolt unlocked or do not safely secure your pet in its crate, a $65 trip charge will be added to your rental account.
If you are ever locked out of your rental property, it is your responsibility to contact and pay for locksmith services. This is not a maintenance request (see above).
Do NOT pour oil or grease down any drains including garbage disposals to prevent clogs and repairs being charged back to tenants due to misuse.
“Flushable” Wipes — and Almost Everything Else — Are Not Flushable. Here is a simple truth. Sewer systems were designed to handle two things — human waste and toilet paper. Flushing wipes increases the chances that the pipes will get blocked and cause serious problems for the sewer system in general. Repairs caused by misuse will be charged back to tenants.
Per your Lease Agreement, all tenants and occupants 18 years and older need their own separate Renter’s Insurance Policy or on a combined policy naming all tenants and occupants 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 $13.50 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.
No temporary or above ground pools of any kind or trampolines are permitted on the property per your Lease Agreement, paragraph 12D.
Tenants must kennel or crate pets whenever the landlord or landlord’s representative will be on property for a scheduled appointment. If not, there will be a $65 trip charge added to your rental account.
If you have an addition to your family, i.e. new baby, please let us know so we can add them as occupants. We will need their name and date of birth. Any occupants 18 or older are required to complete a rental application for approval prior to them moving in.
Please make all payments through your portal. We do not accept personal checks.
Written communication is best! When you have questions or concerns related to your lease, policies or procedures, please email to office@3gpropertiesgroup.com. 3G personnel will respond within 48 business hours. Thank you!
