Good Afternoon Managers! This is a friendly reminder about pool closures. Please read below and let your supervisor know if you have any questions. When should I close my pool for the season? Not before Labor Day Weekend At the latest September 17th How do I know when to close my pool for the season? […]
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This is a friendly reminder to make sure all of the employees at your property are working on their Grace Hill Training courses. You will find attached the instructions for Grace Hill. Any employee can log in by following the instructions below: Go to website: www.gracehillvision.com/cambridgeresClick “create an account” link (just below the password box
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When a check/refund is received from a non-resident (vendor), please remember to leave the Payer field blank and enter the company’s name in the Non-Person Payer field instead. The majority of these checks will be for Oregon Credit System (OCSI) and Laundry income. If you happen to receive a check from a vendor or utility
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Hello Managers, Please take a look at our annual 2017 August National Night Out Recap Newsletter !! We had some great activities and food this year, residents had a lot of fun despite the unusually hot weather in early August. We thank those communities and properties that participated in this national event, and thank all first responders who came out and
Hello Managers, Please see the new attached Self Employment Income Verification form. This form will be required for any adult household member that lives on an affordable property (Tax-Credit, RD, & HUD) and claims self-employment as an income source. Please read through this form in its entirety as it will guide you and your resident/applicant as
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Curb appeal is one of the most important tasks of a site’s staff. Every employee should be activity participating in optimizing your marketing potential by continuously improving the curb appeal of your property. Organize your staff’s efforts by holding weekly staff meetings; talk about what was done last week, recognize members of your staff that
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Hello Managers, Thank you to those who participated in National Night Out 2017! We want to hear about your event and see photos of your community. Please send a brief summary and photos to turton@cambridgeres.com. We will be compiling the National Night Out Newsletter very soon! Thank you
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Making a great impression with prospective applicants is critical to success! Here are some important reminders related to putting your best foot forward on property tours. Along those lines, below is a blank shopper report for your review, so you’ll know what we ask them to look for when they shop your properties. Additional information
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It looks like it’s going to be a hot one today. And tomorrow. In the Portland area, temperatures are expected to hit 108 degrees by tomorrow. Our coworkers in Oroville are expecting the same temperatures. We’re feeling envy for the relative coolness that our friends in Meridian ID are experiencing at 102 degrees today. The site staff at our southernmost
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During this time of year the heat can become dangerous if you aren’t making sure to hydrate. Maintenance staff (and quite a few managers as well) are out in the direct sunlight, or often sweltering in a vacant apartment during these hot days, and are at risk of dehydration and heat illness. With this in
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A friendly reminder that National Night Out is next week on Tuesday, August 1st! You have already received an email containing a planning tool, draft letters for residents and local authorities, a recap newsletter from 2016, and funds that will go towards groceries and community activities. We will be following up after August 1st to request
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Hello Managers, A friendly reminder to make sure that all of the employees at your property have completed their required Grace Hill training courses. Click the attachment for requirements, please make sure that all of your employees are up to date on their training courses by the end of this week. Please contact Lindsay Winkle in Human Resources
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It’s the time of year when we really focus on the condition of our resident’s patios and porches. This is always a challenging situation as we continue to inspect and re-inspect patios to ensure they are maintained in pristine condition. Refresh your memory when it comes to the list of allowable items for patios and
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As the days begin to warm up, windows will be open more often. Please make sure to prioritize maintenance requests to repair missing or loose window screens. These screens are very important for the safety of all residents, especially those living on upper floors. Thank you for your attention to this matter. For more information on
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As the weather begins to get warmer, residents will be using patios, balconies and porches more often. This checklist as a friendly reminder for residents in shared community space. Items on patios should be limited to patio furniture in good repair, potted plants, and satellite dishes not attached to the building. Residents should be mindful
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