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 […]
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Self Employment Verification Form Update
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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National Night Out Newsletter
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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Shopper Evaluations
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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Hot Weather Forecasted – Some Tips to Prevent Heat Illness
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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National Night Out: Tuesday, August 1st
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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Grace Hill Training
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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Planning for National Night Out
Hello Managers, A friendly reminder that National Night Out is held on August 1, 2017. You should have already received email containing a packet of helpful information, letters, and a recap newsletter with highlights from events held last year. We look forward to seeing photos and a recap of your events this year. Please remember to take photos
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Chemical Product Scam
We’re starting to receive comments from sites regarding Septic Solutions or similar companies. These companies are sending unauthorized packages to sites containing chemical products. Please keep the following in mind… Beware of packages arriving at your site office Beware of ad solicitations that look like invoices Invoices appear to be authentic by using familiar logos
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All resident access for pools
As a friendly reminder, if your site has a pool, all residents, no matter what age, have every right to enjoy the pool during all open hours of operation. Any enforcement of any rules or policies other than those that are clearly noted on the pool rules sign in the pool area are strictly prohibited.
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Holiday Firework Safety & Fire Prevention
In an effort to keep all of our residents safe, Cambridge properties do not allow fireworks on community grounds. If residents are looking for a place to set off fireworks, please advise them to check out nearby parks or public spaces. Many communities offer public gathering areas where folks can safely set off or view fireworks.
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4th of July Holiday
To All Site Management personnel: Please read this carefully and let us know if you have any questions. The 4th of July Holiday falls on a Tuesday this year. Offices will be closed Tuesday, July 4th in observance of the holiday. If an employee’s regularly scheduled day off is Tuesday, another day during the same
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A Few Words About Policy Enforcement
A well-managed rental community will have guidelines, policies and expectations. These guidelines, policies and expectations are essential to fostering a harmonious living environment and a first class living environment. Examples of guidelines, policies and practices might include: When, where and how do residents pay rent Where can residents place a satellite dish How many vehicles
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Tenant Tech (Eforms) Update – C017 Garbage Collection Area
EFORMS UPDATE! C017 Garbage Collection Area For Use Effective June 7, 2017 __X__ This is a NEW form. __ ___ This is a MODIFICATION To An Existing Form The purpose of the addition of this form and/or form modification is: C017 Garbage Collection Area form has been added as a Move-In Mandatory form. This form is similar to
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Jury Duty & Bereavement Days Off
Cambridge offers days off for jury duty and bereavement. Below you can see the policies and how to put them on your time sheet. Attached is a step by step guide to properly add them to your time sheet. Jury Duty: Employees summoned for jury duty are granted a paid leave in order to
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