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I am putting together a digital apartment living handbook and I want to make sure that I don't miss anything that is important to you and your residents. What categories would you include in the table of contents that you...

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Guest Insider Move out procedures / expectations with charge list

Guest Insider A community policies section that includes info on parking, what’s acceptable on patios, window coverings, amenity policies, guest policies, etc.

Lisa Ward Emergency plan for evacuations (Hurricane, Flood, Fire, etc.)

Megan Goodmundson Things i can think of to cover. Parking. Pets/animals. Candle usage. Christmas trees (if real trees allowed or banned) . Any amenity riles (like fitness room, laundry). Smoking. Smells. Sprinklers if you have them . Smoke detectors (don’t disable). Drains/garbage disposals. Windows, window treatments. Noise. Unit inspections& housekeeping expectations. Pest control protocols.

Guest Insider Pet policy and adding an occupant. I know this would be in the lease agreement, but I feel a quick reference would be handy.

Donje Putnam I think tips on dealing with fellow residents would be handy. Here's an idea on noise: Sometimes living in an apartment is an adjustment. If you’ve lived in a house, or a condo, you might not be used to living in a situation in which neighbors are on all sides. And because each person is different, your neighbor might not keep the same schedule as you. Here are some suggestions to help you adjust to your new living situation:-Bookcases against the walls help muffle sounds. Put them in front of your noisiest wall and fill them up with good reads.-Fans help cover noise while sleeping.-White noise machines help cover noise. If you can’t afford a special machine, try a radio on a static station. Your mind will “translate” that into white noise.-Headboards help keep your bed away from the wall vibrations, especially a stuffed, pillowy headboard.-Noise reduction curtains or movie curtains. Try hanging a double rod and put two sets up.-Move your bed away from “loud” wall. Add a rug. Even if... Show more

I think tips on dealing with fellow residents would be handy.  Here's an idea on noise:  Sometimes living in an apartment is an adjustment.  If you’ve lived in a house, or a condo, you might not be used to  living in a situation in which neighbors are on all sides.  And because each person is different, your neighbor might not keep the same schedule as you. Here are some suggestions to help you adjust to your new living situation:-Bookcases against the walls help muffle sounds.  Put them in front of your noisiest wall and fill them up with good reads.-Fans help cover noise while sleeping.-White noise machines help cover noise.  If you can’t afford a special machine, try a radio on a static station.  Your mind will “translate” that into white noise.-Headboards help keep your bed away from the wall vibrations, especially a stuffed, pillowy headboard.-Noise reduction curtains or movie curtains.  Try hanging a double rod and put two sets up.-Move your bed away from “loud” wall.  Add a rug.  Even if your apartment is carpeted, a rug will help absorb more noise.-Hang tapestries, pretty quilts or other soft hangings on the wall.  Anything fabric will help absorb noise instead of bouncing it around the room.-Try soft foam earplugs.  These allow you to hear alarms and smoke detectors, but muffle other noises.  Great for living with a snorer!

Guest Insider Donje Putnam I love this! I just hosted a fair housing webinar and we had so many questions about dealing with resident vs resident complaints when it comes to smoking, noise, pets, shoes in the hallway, etc. I think stuff with how to handle it with fellow neighbors or outlining the steps management will take approach common issues like inviting you both into the office to discuss, etc. This way it’s clear from the jump.

Karen Mallinger Laundry facilities & any instructions they need, how to work the thermostat, what’s acceptable to flush (and where to buy a plunger when they flush something they shouldn’t), bus routes/cab companies, how to reset their garbage disposal.

Kara Rafferty, CAS Either furniture rental (up front) or disposal. The eco stats show 12M tons of furniture ended up in the landfill in 2018! These are cluttered up the dumpster. Maybe ideas for donation r recycling to the community of renters.

Lilah Poltz Removed

Guest Insider I did this already once we started going to electronic leases. Email me for a copy, and if you have one to share I'll look at yours too! This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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