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cottages Archives - Cottages of Anderson Blog https://www.cottagesofanderson.com/blog/tag/cottages/ Just another Rent Cafe Blogs Sites site Fri, 19 Oct 2018 13:14:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 Maintenance Q&A for Your Apartment Home https://www.cottagesofanderson.com/blog/2018/10/19/maintenance-qa-for-your-apartment-home/ Fri, 19 Oct 2018 13:13:00 +0000 http://www.cottagesofanderson.com/blog/?p=67 What are garbage disposals designed for? Small amounts of leftover food from your plate such as any small amount of carrot peelings, tomato chunks, and strawberry stems. What should not go down the garbage disposal? Anything that isn’t biodegradable food and/or items like plastic, metal, cigarettes, animal bones, hamburger, cooking oil or grease, eggshells, potato…

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]]> What are garbage disposals designed for?
Small amounts of leftover food from your plate such as any small amount of carrot peelings, tomato chunks, and strawberry stems.

What should not go down the garbage disposal?

Anything that isn’t biodegradable food and/or items like plastic, metal, cigarettes, animal bones, hamburger, cooking oil or grease, eggshells, potato skins, rice or pasta, corncobs, seafood shells or shrimp. These items can easily clog your disposal even in small quantities.

What items can I store in my utility closet?

Only the water heater and furnace should occupy your utility closet(s). Other items stored here may prevent our staff from completing maintenance-related tasks and they may be hazardous to the equipment.

Why do I have partial power in my apartment?

You may need to check the breaker or the GFI outlet in your apartment. Every resident has their own breaker box and every outlet within four feet of a water source should have a GFI outlet. The GFI outlets are the ones with the buttons on them to reset the outlet. If you have partial power, try checking out your breaker and GFI reset buttons to make sure everything is ok!

What do I do if I come home late at night and I’m locked out?

You can call us using the emergency maintenance line at any hour of the day or night for help. The fee for a lock out is $25 and this fee will be charged to your resident ledger.

Can I call someone if there is an emergency in my apartment?

Yes, please call 911 first for any life-threatening emergencies such a fire or domestic disturbance. Then call our emergency maintenance staff for help or for any non-life-threatening emergencies. We are happy to help for those times when you are not sure if something is an emergency.

What is considered an emergency maintenance request?

Emergency requests include any non-contained leaks, non-functioning toilets (if it is your only toilet), a/c or heat not working during hot/cold temperatures, smoke detector beeping, security breach, total loss of power, flood, broken window, someone parked in your assigned spot (please identify your spot number, the car description, and if there is a tag in the car), non-functioning refrigerator, building entry door not functioning, or frozen/broken pipe.

Can I submit an emergency request online?

Please submit all requests by calling our office during the day or leaving a message with the property's direct line. We do not receive the online requests submitted after hours until the following business day.

Who should I call if my neighbors are noisy?

The office or maintenance staff is happy to handle any concerns regarding noise that can be handled without police intervention. For any loud arguments, excessive music, partying, etc., please contact the police. You may call 911 for life-threatening situations or the non-emergency police line for any other concerns.

Should I turn off my a/c or heat when I leave town?

Our staff suggests lowering the heat or increasing the a/c by 2-3 degrees instead of shutting it off completely so that the equipment runs more efficiently. Please do not turn off your heat during very cold months so that you do not come home to a frozen pipe!
 

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]]> 67 Summer Open House at Cottages of Anderson Reveals Renovated Clubhouse and Community Areas https://www.cottagesofanderson.com/blog/2018/06/20/summer-open-house-at-cottages-of-anderson-reveals-renovated-clubhouse-and-community-areas/ Wed, 20 Jun 2018 17:05:00 +0000 http://www.cottagesofanderson.com/blog/?p=37 Buckingham Companies recently completed renovations at Cottages of Anderson, located at 3221 Morton Street, Anderson, Indiana 46016, including enhancing community spaces, repairing or replacing exterior finishes, and completing updates to 120 units for a total cost of $2.7M. The extensive renovation progress began December 2017 and wraps up this week with a Summer Open House…

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]]> Buckingham Companies recently completed renovations at Cottages of Anderson, located at 3221 Morton Street, Anderson, Indiana 46016, including enhancing community spaces, repairing or replacing exterior finishes, and completing updates to 120 units for a total cost of $2.7M. The extensive renovation progress began December 2017 and wraps up this week with a Summer Open House celebration on June 21, 2018 starting at 9 AM.

Cottages of Anderson is a Buckingham Foundation owned property, which is the philanthropic partner of Buckingham Companies. Buckingham Foundation owns four properties that offer clean, safe, affordable housing, as well as, programs and services for their residents. Buckingham Foundation continues to grow its grant giving capacity to support affordable housing opportunities for families in need, to encourage participation in arts and culture initiatives and to invest in local communities.

As part of the renovation project, amenity space, including the leasing center and clubhouse, and 120 units were renovated by the Buckingham Capital Expenditures team. Renovations include:

* New black appliances in all apartment homes

* Updated lighting throughout the amenity space and apartment homes

* All new HVAC systems (air conditioning and furnaces)

* New water heaters in each apartment home

* Kitchens and bathrooms cosmetic updates

* New Roofs throughout the community

* Concrete repairs throughout the community

* Vinyl siding repaired and updated

* Clubhouse remodeled

* Remodeled leasing center

* New playground

* New technology was added throughout the community areas

* New game room

* New gutters throughout the community

* New landscaping

* Complete mill and repair of asphalt

* New permanent and wayfinding signage created

“Buckingham Foundation’s mission is to not only provide affordable housing but also educational opportunities for our residents, focusing on financial responsibility and career enhancement. The renovations made at Cottages of Anderson will enhance the quality of life for our residents, and positively impact the Anderson community,” says Theresa Rhodes, executive director of Buckingham Foundation.

Buckingham Foundation has provided over $2M in grants to over 250 nonprofits in the Indianapolis and Nashville communities throughout the past 11 years. With a mission to create positive change in the areas of affordable housing, community & economic development and arts & culture, Buckingham Foundation can make this impact thanks to the generous donors and business supporters, such as First Financial Bank, the partner on the renovation project.

“The Summer Open House is the perfect opportunity to showcase the hard work that’s been completed at Cottages of Anderson these past few months,” shares Scott Sladek, COO of Buckingham Companies. “We are grateful for our team members, residents and the Anderson community.” 

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