PROPERTY OWNER’S PAGE

 

TIMELY ADVICE

 

The Spring/Summer season is upon us.  Annual cleaning and maintenance increase the efficiency and can extend the life of your HVAC system.  For this reason, we highly recommend that routine service be performed.  If you desire this service and are not already under a warranty or a service contract, please contact us.

 

REMINDERS

 

If you plan on returning to or selling your property, please note that most leases require that the tenants be provided with 30-60 day written notice in order to terminate the lease.  If this is your intention, please contact us in order to provide the appropriate notice to your tenants.

 

Our business continues to grow on the referrals of its customers.  If you know anyone who is interested in our services, please let us know.

 

KEEP US UP TO DATE

 

We strive to carry out your request as they concern your property.  In order to accomplish this, it is important that we are able to contact you.  Please make sure that we have your current mailing address, home/work phone numbers and email address.  Additionally, if you will be out of town for an extended period of time, please email us with information on how to contact you in the unlikely event that an emergency arises.

 

CONTACT US

 

For Greater Northern Virginia area and points west:

 

For Prince William and Stafford Counties and points south:

           

 

 

            Pam Bailey

            16150 Country Club Drive

            Dumfries, Va. 22026

            Phone:    703 680 2564

            Fax:        703 680 4520

Email:  pamkbailey@earthlink.net

 

     

 

 

 

TENANT’S PAGE

 

 

TIMELY ADVICE

 

With the Spring/Summer season upon us, it is important to remember to replace your HVAC filter at least every two months.  This simple step decreases your monthly heating and cooling costs by maintaining maximum air flow.  It can also help allergy sufferers.

 

STAY INFORMED

 

Per most Better Homes Management leases, tenants are responsible for the following:

 

A.  Maintaining the premises in a clean and sanitary condition and disposing of all trash, garbage, and waste in sealed containers.

 

B.  Using and operating all appliances, equipment and systems in a safe and reasonable manner and not to overload any system.  Tenant must drain outside water spigots each fall.  In the event the plumbing at the Premises is frozen or obstructed due to the negligence of the Tenant, Tenant’s family or guests, the Tenant shall pay immediately the cost of repairing frozen pipes or cleaning such obstruction and any additional costs associated with the repair (i.e., drywall, carpets, etc.)

 

C.  Furnishing and replacing all light bulbs and fuses as needed and changing furnace and air conditioner filters at least every 2 months.

 

D. Clearing of all drains and toilets and maintaining caulking around tubs and showers, maintenance of all carpeting and flooring in a clean and good condition, replacement and payment for glass and screen breakage.

 

E. Cutting, watering and maintaining the lawn and pruning shrubbery; promptly removing ice and snow from all walks, steps and drives; maintaining exterior gutters, drains and grounds free of leaves and other debris.

 

F.  Promptly reporting in writing to the landlord any defect, damage, or breakage.  Failure to report shall make the Tenant liable for the repair of any additional damage.  This provision does not obligate the Landlord to repair or correct such defects, breakage, malfunction or damage.

 

G.  The cost of any unnecessary service call and any costs incurred as a result of the Tenant failing to keep appointments with service persons who require access in order to make scheduled repairs.  Any request for repair is understood to mean that permission to enter the Premises to make the repair has been given by the Tenant.

 

H.  Making any repairs, alterations, or additions required by any governmental authority, Owner’s Association, insurance company or the Managing Agent due to the Tenant’s use.

 

I.  The control and elimination of household pests including but not limited to fleas, ticks, roaches, silverfish, ants, crickets, and rodents during occupancy.  Upon vacating the Premises, the Tenant shall be responsible for the elimination of all such pests and vermin.

 

 

REMINDERS

                                                           

 

LEASE TERMINATION AND SECURITY DEPOSIT SETTLEMENT

 

 

  1. Full term of lease has expired unless other arrangements have been made.
  2. Thirty (30) full days notice from the first of the month was given in writing prior to vacating leased premises.
  3. No damage to property beyond normal wear and tear.
  4. Entire premises including all appliances, exhaust fan, bathrooms, closets, cabinets are to be cleaned. Furnace filter changed and furnace area is to be cleaned.  Refrigerator to be defrosted (if applicable).  Do not unplug or turn off the refrigerator.
  5. Lawn, shrubs and grounds area to be freshly mowed, trimmed and leaves raked.  Gutters and downspouts are to be cleaned.
  6. No stickers/scratches/holes in walls.  All burned out light bulbs are to be replaced.
  7. No indentations or scratches in wood or resilient flooring caused by furniture.  Carpets are to be professionally cleaned and receipt of cleaning by professionals to be presented at check out.  No stains on carpeting.
  8. All debris/rubbish/discards to be placed in proper rubbish containers and special pick-up ordered if needed.
  9. If the lease permits the premises to harbor pets and if the tenant had a fur-bearing pet, the lease requires the premises to be treated by a professional exterminator for fleas and ticks and the carpets professionally cleaned and deodorized as stated in item seven (7) above.
  10. No unpaid late charges, maintenance bills or delinquent rents.
  11. ALL KEYS RETURNED.  Rent will continue to accrue and you will be liable for the property until we have all keys.
  12. Forwarding address and telephone number (if available) must be left with management.
  13. One hundred dollars ($100) of security deposit WILL be withheld unless/until evidence of payment of final water bill is presented.

 

*Please contact our office with date of final reading of your utilities so we may obtain startup of the utilities in the owner’s name without interruption in service.  Also please call our office to schedule a check-out inspection if you wish to be present.  It is not necessary that you be there.  The check-out must be schedule during the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday through Friday only.

 

ALL OF THE ABOVE MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO CHECK-OUT.

 

*Please remember that a lockbox will be placed on the property.  Please lock up your valuables.

 

 

 

EMERGENCIES

 

After hours and on weekends/holidays, please call your Property Manager.  See phone numbers below.  Messages are monitored frequently.  Someone will return your call.

 

Failure of air conditioning is not considered to be an emergency.

 

  

Emergency action in event equipment fails:

 

Gas appliance or equipment:

 

  1. Call the gas company at 1-800-223-9452
  2. Call the Property Manager.

 

Failure of oil appliance or equipment:

 

  1. Check the fuses or circuit breaker box
  2. Check for empty fuel tank
  3. If not able to restore service, call Property Manager

 

Air conditioning or forced air heating system:

 

a.  Check fuse box or circuit breaker box

b.  Check and replace dirty filter

       c.  If system fails to function, shutoff main switch and call Property Manager.

 

 

CONTACT US

 

Pam Bailey, Regional Property Manager

Better Homes Management, Inc.

16150 Country Club Drive

Dumfries, Va. 22026

 

Phone:    703 680 2564

Fax:        703 680 4820