Yard Maintenance:

The time has come for yard maintenance if applicable.  Please take some time to clean up the yard by removing dead leaves, grass, and debris.  If you have a sprinkler system, you should have it turned on and running regularly by now or very soon.  If you are unsure of how to do this, please call Paul at Carlson & Carlson at 303-666-5143 or Robyn's Nest Yard Care 303-884-1046. We will provide this service for you; just tell Paul at Carlson or Pete at Robyn's Nest that you are a Phoenix Realty tenant and he will bill us direct.  If you do not have a sprinkler system, it's time to start watering by hand.  The best times for all lawn watering is either at night or very early in the morning.  Some yards may require watering more frequently than others, and to avoid HOA or City fines, remember that weed removal is expected. 

If you're a resident in one of our single family homes or townhomes with a yard, a great way to insure you don't have a negative impact to your security deposit when you vacate the property is by insuring the landscaping is maintained per your lease agreement.  Bushes and trees are trimmed and not overgrown, flower gardens are weeded, the lawn is healthy, well mown and green, and the overall landscaping is pleasant to the eye.  If you have any questions or concerns on yard maintenance expectations or what an HOA may or may not cover, please be sure to contact us as we're happy to be of service to you and answer your questions. 

Furnace / Air conditioning:

If you have not done so, remember to change the furnace filter with the appropriate type and size.  A good telltale sign of a filter that needs replacement is noticeable dust on furniture and fixtures.  This should be done at a minimum every 3 months.  Any local hardware store, Target, Sears, Jax, or Walmart should have replacement filters, and they're one of the quickest and least expensive maintenance projects you can do. 

If you have air conditioning, you may consider running ceiling or central fans to circulate cooler air throughout the residence.  This keeps the air relatively constant around the thermostat as well as spreading cool air throughout the home.  Turning your a/c completely off, or at a very high setting while you are away is not recommended; as cooling a "hot" house is less efficient and more costly than keeping your home cool throughout the day.  If it appears that your a/c unit is not cooling the home please check and potentially replace the furnace filter before calling for a service call.  A clogged filter will prevent the a/c system from operating and cooling properly.

General:

With the Spring thaw, it's time to quickly check your plumbing for leaks.  Feel around under your sinks and inspect around toilets and outdoor spigots for signs of small leaks.  Please let us know right away if any are found.  Catching a leak early is a good way to keep your water bill down and to preserve the home as a whole.

Moving:

Remember, if you are giving your notice to vacate, notice is to be given on the 1st day of the month or before, vacating the last day of the month by noon.  If your lease expires and no notice is given you are automatically on a month to month with 30 day notice required.