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Got A/C?
Here's a note for those of you lucky enough to live in an apartment-home featuring a/c. Check your air conditioning now, instead of when you really need it! Our office tends to get backlogged with calls for non-working a/c units towards the end of May and, unfortunately, it could take a few weeks before your a/c can be checked out. Take a few minutes on a warm early May day (65o, or above) and turn on your a/c. Many smaller problems can be caught and fixed BEFORE summer gets here!
What a Pest!
The temperature is on the rise…unfortunately, so is the insect population. Our office would like to remind all of our residents to call the maintenance office IMMEDIATELY for pest control BEFORE it becomes a problem! Caught early enough, a small pest issue can often be remedied with one treatment, provided that it is treated before it becomes an infestation. It is helpful if we can have an example of what type of insect you have in your house, try emailing a picture of the insect with your work request. We'll also need to know where you most see the pest and when, and if you or your roommates are experiencing any bites, etc. The more information we have on the insect, the better we can treat.
Once we've determined which insect to treat, it is imperative that you follow any and all guidelines given to you in order to fully prepare your home for the treatment. Follow up with our office if you are still seeing the pests a week after the treatment.
Pet Policy Reminder
Please refer to your lease agreement and rules and regulations sheet if you are unclear about our company's pet policy.
Buckeye Real Estate does NOT allow pets in any of our units! This includes visiting pets! Permitting a pet to enter your apartment is a violation of paragraph 4 of your lease agreement and is grounds for eviction. Should you find a stray animal, please do the responsible thing and call the local shelter at 462-4360.
Your Next Party...
Spring is on its way and temperatures are running high! Residents can't wait to kick off their shoes and enjoy the sunny weather with their friends. Although our office wants our residents to feel free to enjoy the warmer weather, we also want to remind our residents to be 'party responsibly'. Allowing parties to get out of hand can be a costly experience. As you know, Columbus police are very strict about underage drinking, know your guests and do not serve alcohol to minors!
Keep the party 'grounded', residents are prohibited from getting onto roofs or porch overhangs. 'Hanging out' in these areas is not only dangerous, but it can be very detrimental to the roofing structure.
And finally, please clean up after yourself. Community Pride is contagious! Picking up cans and bottles from the yard can only encourage your neighbors to do the same! Keeping the neighborhood clean increases everyone's enjoyment of the community!
Lease Renewal
A friendly reminder to any residents who are considering renewing their lease agreement. Our office is experiencing a record year for rentals, students have been securing fall housing since January. The longer our current residents wait to renew their lease, the less chance there is of their particular unit being available. Please contact us to see if your unit is still available, we hope that choosing to stay with Buckeye Real Estate is the easiest decision you'll make all year.
We've also noticed many of our residents changing roommates and looking for different arrangements for this fall. If this sounds like the situation you're in, don't hesitate! Our office has updated listings available daily and staff on-site to assist you in finding a new apartment-home more suited to your changing needs.
Please feel free to contact our office with any housing questions or concerns that you have.
Be Safe!
The campus area surrounding Ohio State has recently been hit with a wave of safety concerns.
We at Buckeye Real Estate would like to remind residents of a few simple steps that can be followed to help avoid being a victim of crime.
Make sure all windows and doors are locked! Whether you are at home or not, keeping your home secure may deter uninvited guest.
Utilize your alarm. If your home is equipped with a security system, put it to use while you're at home or away.
Do not go out alone. Using the "buddy system" is a good way to avoid being victimized.
Organize a neighborhood watch. Get together with your neighbors and plan to keep watch out for suspicious people and events.
Keep a light on. Keep a light on when you're not home or put one on a timer. Also keep your outdoor light on when you're expecting company.
Have a safe season!
Stormy Weather...
Along with spring's warm weather comes the threat of thunderstorms. Sometimes people tend to forget that although they can be fascinating to watch, the bright bolts of lightening can also be very dangerous. Here are a few simple tips to follow when the sky is flashing and pouring:
Avoid using the telephone…volts of electricity travel through the phone lines (even cordless) and can give you quite a jolt!
Keep away from water! Avoid taking showers, etc., water is a great conductor of electricity and can have deadly results!
Unplug pricey electronics such as the TV and stereo. This will help avoid damage and prevent expensive repair costs.
Election Day
Don't forget that Election Day is May 12th! Students who are registered to vote in Franklin County should be receiving information from the Board of Elections regarding local voting stations. Polls are scheduled to be open from 6:30 am until 7:30 pm. If you are a registered voter and haven't received your location card before election day, you can call 462-3100 to find out where your voting station is.
May Calendar of Events
Columbus Clippers: Games throughout the month
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OSU Baseball: Games throughout the month
http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=17300&KEY=&SPID=10418&SPSID=87797
OSU Softball:
Sat, May 09 Penn State Columbus, Ohio 2:00 p.m.
Sat, May 09 Penn State Columbus, Ohio 4:30 p.m.
Other OSU Sporting Events:
http://www.osu.edu/athletics/
Lifestyles Community Pavillion:
05.01.2009 Gucci Mane and Jim Jones
05.02.2009 Capital City Half Marathon
05.03.2009 Toad the Wet Sprocket
05.04.2009 Music As A Weapon Tour
05.05.2009 The Killers - SOLD OUT
05.07.2009 Momentum 2009: Real Living's Annual Convention
05.12.2009 RDP 2009 Concert Series Foodshow
05.13.2009 WNCI Exclusively Welcomes FALL OUT BOY
05.22.2009 Third Eye Blind presented by Columbus Alive
05.29.2009 Jane's Addiction
Newport Music Hall:
05.01.2009 Twiztid
05.02.2009 CD101 Presents Franz Ferdinand - SOLD OUT
05.03.2009 New Found Glory
05.08.2009 Rockstar Energy Drink presents The AP Tour
05.09.2009 Sighlo - Shattered Pieces CD Release Party
05.12.2009 Forever the Sickest Kids
05.16.2009 Loganpalooza 4
05.22.2009 This Day Forever
05.23.2009 Opeth
05.24.2009 5th Annual Memorial Day Weekend Fest
05.29.2009 Boombox
05.30.2009 Umphrey's McGee
Nationwide Arena Events:
5.11.09 WWE Monday Night RAW
5.14.09-5.17.09 Ringling Bros. And Barnum and Bailey
5.18.09 Andre Rieu Concert
5.28.09-5.30.09 Joyce Meyer Ministries
Value City Arena Events:
5.1.09 Joel Osteen
5.2.09 NBC4 Shred-It Day
5.5.09 Music as a Weapon
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