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All rents
(WITHOUT EXCEPTION) are due on the 1st day of each
month at the office. Office hours, holidays,
vacation, the mail, your paycheck, or any other
reasons, are not factors regarding timely rent
payments. Any account not paid on time is subject to
eviction action. Rent is considered late after the
1st. Rents received in our office after 5:00 PM, on
the 5th (WITHOUT EXCEPTION) will be assessed a late
charge equal to 10% of your monthly rent.
(Example: if your rent is $400.00 a month the late
fee is $40.00.)
WE DO NOT ACCEPT
CASH FOR RENT PAYMENTS, SO PLEASE PAY WITH A CHECK
OR MONEY ORDER. Please indicate your name and
address on your check or money order.
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Rental payments
may be made in person at the office, or mailed to:
IMA, Inc., P.O. Box 1678, Las Cruces, NM 88004. Our
office hours are 8:00 am. to 5:00 PM Monday thru Friday. Any checks returned
from the bank for insufficient funds will be charged
a $25.00 fee. In addition, the above stated late
charges will be added. Rent payment will have to be
paid by certified funds or money order.
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Resident is
responsible for maintaining smoke detector in good
working order, including maintaining any battery or
electrical source to the detector. Smoke detectors
may never be removed from the premises. Removal of
detector or failure to maintain detector constitutes
a breach of lease agreement by the resident and will
cause any and all damages caused by faulty or
non-functioning detector to be the responsibility of
the resident.
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All maintenance
orders and questions should be directed to the
manager during office hours. Tenants are expected to
make minor repairs as outlined in the Repair List.
LARGER REPAIRS SHOULD BE REPORTED TO THE MANAGER.
After hour emergencies should be directed to the
office number 524-7756 for direction through the
answering service.
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NO PETS or other
animals of any kind will be allowed on the property,
unless specified in your lease.
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IT IS
RECOMMENDED THAT YOU SECURE RENTER’S INSURANCE TO
PROTECT YOUR VALUABLES. Neither the owner nor
manager carry insurance to cover your actions of
your personal property if damaged by theft, fire, or
water. Disturbances by neighbors or other persons is
your problem and you may call the police. If a
neighbor renting through this office causes the
problem, we will enforce the policies stated herein.
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When premises
are occupied by more than one (1) person (No more
than two (2) single adults per apartment), all
occupants are responsible for the actions of any one
on the premises, whether the occupant is present or
not. Please choose your roommate carefully. You are
individually responsible. All persons residing in
the apartment will be mentioned in the Rental
Agreement. Any person(s) staying longer than two (2)
weeks is not considered a guest. Please notify us if
guests will be visiting longer than (2) weeks.
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PLEASE keep
stereos and televisions turned down so as not to
disturb others around you. If it can be heard
outside of your apartment, IT IS TOO LOUD. LOUD
parties that can be heard outside your apartment
WILL NOT BE ALLOWED.
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ADDITIONAL LOCKS
MAY NOT BE INSTALLED WITHOUT WRITTEN CONSENT FROM
MANAGER. If permission is granted, locks must be
keyed to the door key and mastered to our master
key, if any.
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Do not block
driveways or park in front of the dumpsters. Please
drive slowly and watch for children. Do not park on
graveled areas; park only on pavement.
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ONLY OPERABLE
AND ATTRACTIVE VEHICLES MAY BE PARKED ON THE PARKING
LOT. Inoperable vehicles are subject to towing at
the owners expense. Trailers, portable sheds, etc.,
may not be kept on the property. Motorbikes must be
parked in parking stall or in a designated area, not
on sidewalks, graveled areas, or inside the
apartment. DO NOT wash your vehicle on the property
or make lengthy or messy repairs on the property.
All vehicles must have quiet mufflers, Clean up of
excessive oil deposits on parking area and grease
spots on sidewalks and walls is the responsibility
of the resident, Music from vehicles must be kept
low so as not to disturb others.
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No clothing or
other materials shall be washed or dried in such a
manner as to cause an eyesore to other persons in
the area. Nothing shall be placed upon the outer
windowsills. Patios and immediate surrounding areas
should be cleaned frequently and kept free of
clutter.
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Never throw
paper towels, diaper liners, sanitary napkins,
tampons or tampon covers, in the toilet. Also,
please refrain from putting coffee grounds,
cigarette butts and grease down the drains. Instead,
collect these materials in an old milk carton to be
discarded. Garbage disposals will not tolerate all
foods. Should damage occur due to tenant neglect,
the tenant will be charged for the repair. If
plumbing is found faulty due to these causes, the
tenant will be charged for the repair.
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Management will
service the evaporative coolers. A window should be
open a few inches while the cooler is in operation
to benefit fully from the cooler, Please turn cooler
off or any other appliances when leaving the
apartment. Motors can overheat causing severe risk
of fire. Should you suspect an overheated motor,
immediately turn the unit off and call for a
maintenance request.
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Management will
service the furnace. If believed faulty, report this
to the manager immediately. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR
THE FURNACE YOURSELF. When leaving the apartment
turn the thermostat to 65 degrees. You and your
furnishings will be healthier if the heat is kept
low. Overheated dry air creates ideal conditions for
head and respiratory infections and also dries out
the wood glue on the furnishings.
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Tenant is
responsible for maintaining the smoke alarm. The
alarm is to be in working order at all times.
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Children SHOULD
NOT use parking areas, stairways, or corridors for a
play area. Please help your children and visiting
children keep their voices down so as not to disturb
others.
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Trash dumpsters
may be found on the property. All trash should be
emptied in the dumpsters provided.
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DO NOT remove
window screens or use windows as an entrance to your
apartment. Screen repair and replacement will be the
tenant’s responsibility. Only white colored
draperies or window coverings will be allowed.
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PLEASE vacuum
your carpet often. Dirt can cut the fiber if allowed
to work itself in. Please, wipe spills up promptly.
To remove grease stains rub with dry cornstarch and
let stand a few hours-then vacuum. To remove blood,
animal urine, food, and drink, treat with cold water
and detergent suds. NEVER USE A BLEACH AGENT TO
CLEAN CARPET. Dirty carpet is not considered normal
wear and tear when you move out.
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Floors may be
waxed if desired with a good grade of floor wax. Be
sure to strip floors periodically to avoid build up,
and avoid getting wax on baseboards.
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Walls are
washable with care. Use a clean white cloth and a
mild detergent. Only small nails may be used to hang
pictures on walls. Place nails in a place the next
tenant after you may be able to use them. DO NOT USE
ADHESIVE OR STICKY FASTENERS.
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Please use a
cutting board and heat protectors on countertops to
avoid damage.
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You and all
occupants and guests must exercise due care for your
own and others safety and security. Dial 911 or the
EMS authority in case of fire, smoke, or suspected
criminal activity involving imminent harm.
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Upon vacating,
rent will be charged at least up to and including
the day the keys are given to us and you have no
reason to return to the property. After 10:00 am.
will be considered a full day. OBLIGATION OF RENT
PAYMENT COULD WELL BE PAST THE DAY OF POSSESSION AND
KEYS ARE RETURNED, DEPENDING ON THE LEASE AGREEMENT.
The day you move in or out is not the determining
factor. We require at least a 30-day written notice
in our office of the date the apartment will be
vacated, Please allow enough time for moving and
cleaning. ARRANGEMENTS FOR CHECK OUT SHOULD BE MADE
AFTER THE APARTMENT HAS BEEN CLEANED AND WHILE THE
ELECTRICITY IS STILL ON. IF WE HAVE TO TURN
UTILITIES ON TO CLEAN, YOU WILL BE CHARGED.
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There is a
$25.00 lock out charge, payable in advance, if we
have to send someone to unlock your door. We suggest
that you have a key located in a convenient place
just in case you find yourself locked out. WE DO NOT
GUARANTEE LOCK OUT SERVICE AFTER BUSINESS HOURS.
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Waterbeds are
prohibited in units above the ground floor level.
Any damages from waterbeds will be the
responsibility of the tenant.
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Under no
circumstance is tenant granted permission to test
for lead contamination.
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Management
reserves the right to make such other rules and
regulations from time to time as may be deemed
needful for the safety and convenience of all the
tenants.
