Tenant Newsletter
January 2024
Happy New Year 2024!
New Year Bucket List Ideas
It’s never too late to start a bucket list, but starting one at the beginning of the year can give you more motivation and can add to your life in unexpected ways. Here is a list of ideas to get you thinking:
Travel to a New Destination: Explore a place you’ve never been before, it could be a new country, city or even a hidden gem in your own region.
Fitness Challenge: Set a fitness goal for the year, whether it’s running a certain distance, completing a fitness program, or trying a new sport.
Quality Time with Loved Ones: Make a conscious effort to spend quality time with friends and family. Plan gatherings, game nights or simply enjoy a leisurely afternoon together.
Volunteer or Give Back: Dedicate some time to a cause you’re passionate about. It could be volunteering at a local charity, organizing a community event or donating to a meaningful cause.
DIY Project: Take on a do-it-yourself project, whether it's crafting, home improvement. It's a rewarding way to express creativity and add a personal touch to your surroundings. See ideas below.
Remember, a bucket list is personal so feel free to tailor these ideas to align with your interests and aspirations for the year ahead.
If you do not know which DIY to decide for your bucket list, below are some ideas you can try.
Hand-Decorated Mugs
Get creative and make a custom mug that truly reflects your personality! Show off your playful side with fun slogans, quirky doodles, or goofy cartoon drawings of beloved pets. Make use of acrylic markers or paints to create an eye-catching design you won't be able to resist sipping from. No special skills are needed for this craft!
Hand-decorated mugs can be used for sipping beverages or for storing supplies like paintbrushes. They make heartfelt gifts for Mother’s Day or even for a beloved boss. Decorate mugs as a way to make your house a home or as a craft to do with friends.
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Please join us in welcoming our Executive Assistant!
Sashana Hamilton is a seasoned professional with over 12 years of expertise in customer service, administrative support, and human resource management. Her career journey has equipped her with a wealth of knowledge, particularly in delivering value to customers, training and coaching employees, creating processes, and efficiently managing projects.
Born in the Caribbean on the beautiful island of Jamaica, Sashana naturally enjoys the outdoors, spending time at the beach, and listening to some good reggae music. She is also a devoted mother to two boys who serve as her daily motivation to excel.
With a deep passion for enhancing service levels in the real estate and property management industry, Sashana is dedicated to making the needs of your property and tenants her top priority. She is always ready and enthusiastic to assist you with all your property management needs, ensuring top-notch service and client satisfaction.
National Spaghetti Day
January 4th
Homemade Spaghetti Sauce with Ground Beef
Homemade Spaghetti Sauce with Ground Beef Recipe (allrecipes.com)
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 small green bell pepper, diced
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
Step 1: Gather all ingredients.
Step 2: Combine ground beef, onion, garlic, and green pepper in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until meat is browned and crumbly and vegetables are tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain grease.
Step 3: Stir diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste into the pan. Season with oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer spaghetti sauce for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
Step 4: Serve hot and enjoy!
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:
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!
