Colder days are approaching quickly! We are sending out this annual reminder and all employees should be aware of what to do and how to deal with Freezing Weather in the forecast. We always want to be as pro-active as possible to avoid any frozen pipes or other freezing weather related damage. What to do […]
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Daylight Saving Time occurs on Sunday, November 2nd at 2:00am and everyone should turn their clock back one hour. No worries if you forget, you will just get to work an hour early! Things to remember with this time change: WINTER OFFICE HOURS Switch out your Summer Office Hours signs for the Winter Office Hours
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Hello! The CRES Spec Sheet is a living document and is updated annually. Please take a moment to confirm that you and your staff are all using the most current version of this reference guide which was last updated and sent out to sites May 2014. You can always find the current version of the
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When performing an Apartment Turnover, if the unit where carpet is being replaced is supposed to be accessible to people with disabilities, be sure to use the ADA Compliant Carpet listed on our CRES Replacement Specification List for interior replacements. This carpet is much easier for people with disabilities to navigate. If you have any questions, please
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The Fall Flag order was shipped last Thursday from Elmer’s Flags, and should arrive within this week! The Fall Flag version is Orange with teal and light orange polka dots. Please do not mis-match with the old flag versions, or re-use tattered flags from last year. At the earliest convenience, have your maintenance team switch your
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During the summer months managing turnovers can be a challenge. One tip for helping manage the seasonal increase in activity is to utilize the Apartment Turnover Checklist which can be found on eForms (#C038). This checklist should be used for all of your turnovers and is designed to be a guide so you can make
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Maintenance door hangers have arrived! Every property was recently mailed a stack of maintenance door hangers. These door hangers are to be used by maintenance technicians and vendors to let residents know that someone is working inside. They should help you avoid that awkward situation when a resident comes home and doesn’t know that someone’s
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As we transition into the winter season, properly winterizing your properties becomes a top priority. Here are a few reminders to help you get ready for the colder weather. It’s best to complete these few simple tasks before the temperature drops, so make sure to complete your preparations before autumn is over. Please make sure
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Daylight Saving Time occurs on Sunday, November 3rd at 2:00am and everyone should turn their clock back one hour. No worries if you forget, you will just get to work an hour early! Things to remember with this time change: WINTER OFFICE HOURS Switch out your Summer Office Hours signs for the Winter Office Hours
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Preventive maintenance is proven to reduce the cost and inconvenience of urgent and/or emergency maintenance service. Generally, nearly all sites are achieving the published standard of two preventive maintenance initiatives in each apartment per year. With this bulletin we wish to clarify that ALL site employee apartments shall be part if this program. And to
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Have you read your Fall Into Action mailer yet? Now is the time to review this information with your staff and start getting prepared for Fall! This packet includes: Exchange Articles Ladder, Gutters & Roofs Excerpt from the Employee Safety Manual Fall Maintenance Checklist New Community Flag Design Updated Fax Cover Sheet Manager & Maintenance
Although it may seem a little premature to talk about ice melt products, I noticed an advertisement advertising bulk pricing for it on the front page of the October flyer from a supplier that is familiar to all of us. Since all of our sites receive this flyer, I decided it’s an appropriate time to
Summer vacation is just around the corner for some, and for others, it has already arrived. With this in mind, it’s time to make sure that our playground areas are in tip-top shape. Please take a few minutes to thoroughly inspect each of your play areas to make sure there is adequate cushioning material, and
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If you haven’t already opened your pool, make sure to get it ready for residents to enjoy by Friday, May 24th at the very latest. Please assess your pool in the following particulars: Do you have the appropriate safety signs? Do you have the appropriate safety equipment (life rings, ‘the hook’, etc)? Does your pool
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Don’t forget to turn your clocks forward an hour this Sunday, March 10th at 2:00am During the coming week, all sites should be focused on adjusting to their so-called “Daylight Savings Time” business hours. This means removing the “Standard Time” office hours sign and replacing it with the “Daylight Savings Times”. Also, the change from
