Brian Davis Properties LLC
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Tenant Tips
This page contains helpful tips and general information that every tenant should have available
about renting their home and also specific information pertaining to the tenants of Brian Davis
Properties LLC. We hope you find these tips useful in your daily life, and enjoy the
information provided here. If you have suggestions regarding additional entries that you feel
might be helpful, please let us know.
Rental Application Guidelines
We have created a document that outlines the understanding that both parties should have when a
prospective tenant submits an application. We take pride in our rental homes and we actively
seek only qualified residents to reside in our homes. Please read over the Rental Application
Guidelines before turning in your application.
If you rent your living space, it’s important for you to understand that we as property
managers have insurance that covers our buildings, but our insurance does not cover your personal
property. You need to have Renters’ Insurance to protect your personal belongings;
including furniture, clothing, electronics, and anything else you keep in your apartment, from loss
or damage due to fire, water, or theft. Unexpected situations can happen, and we want you and
your belongings to be protected!
- Cover all of your personal property.
- Protect yourself against accidents that involve personal liability.
- Receive financial assistance if your residence is damaged.
We can direct you to several insurance companies that will make it easy for you to get Renters’ Insurance. Or you can purchase Renters’ Insurance through any insurance company that you are already familiar with. To review a copy of our standard renters insurance letter, click the link below. Accidents can happen anytime. Protect yourself, and your property with affordable Renters’ Insurance. Renters’ Insurance Letter
Report Maintenance Issues
It is commonly believed that owners do not want their tenants to contact them when they have a
maintenance issue. Many situations that occur around a living space do not require a major
expense to repair, but if neglected, could become a much larger and more expensive
problem. If the issue is causing an inconvenience to you, it’s possible that the
landlord would be willing to repair the item. It is usually very important to the landlord
that the home remains in good condition so that it can continue to be occupied. Tenants need
not fear retaliatory actions from Brian Davis Properties LLC. You can easily report the
problem using our Request Service page. Usually, you’ll find
that we appreciate your concern with regards to the care and maintenance of the property.
Follow These General Guidelines
We have made available a document including the most common information concerning tenant/landlord
relations. If you would like to see a copy of the Tenant Information Guidelines, just click
on the link below to print out a copy. Please remember that these guidelines should be
thoroughly read and followed throughout your tenancy and upon move-out.
Vacation Checklist
If you are traveling out of town or will be away from your home for a while, we have put together a
few recommendations and some important steps to help prevent problems from occurring to your home
while you are gone. Click the link below for a list of these procedures.
Cold Weather Preparation
We’d like to share a checklist for cold weather that will help you keep your heat bills down
this winter and make your home warmer and safer for you and your family. When cold weather is
coming, print out and follow this list of inside and outside procedures we have put together for
you.
Know Your Rights
Tenants often needlessly tolerate uncomfortable situations because they are not aware of their
rights. Our organization pays attention to the ever evolving landlord/tenant laws in order to
help protect our clients from liability. If you have questions about your rights and
responsibilities, click on the following link:
Landlord Tenant Law
When you’re ready to Move-out, we’ll be sad to see you go.
If the time comes that you need to vacate your rented space, the following steps should be taken:
- New York state law requires that you provide Brian Davis Properties LLC (or any landlord/property manager)
with a minimum 30-day notice. Many property managers, including BDP, may require a longer (60 day)
notice.
This means that, when you are required to give only a 30 day notice, you must give your notice on any day of the previous month. Your last day to remain in the space would then be the last day of the following month. For example, if you need to move out on May 31, you would have to inform BDP in writing before the last day of April. For a 60 day notice, add a full month to the timing of the above example. - During the month leading up to your departure, you should provide Brian Davis Properties LLC with a forwarding address and request move out information about pro-rated rent, deposits, the condition of the unit, or other move out procedures.
- Brian Davis Properties LLC will provide you with a checklist describing your move out responsibilities and will give you the option to have a pre-inspection done with one of our agents. To review a copy of our standard move out letter, click the link: Move Out Letter. The purpose of this inspection is for the agent from Brian Davis Properties LLC to review with you the level of expected cleanliness and to make a list of items that still need to be done in order for you to receive the maximum amount back from your security deposit.
- Upon vacating the unit, you need to return all keys and any remotes (if applicable). Brian Davis Properties LLC has 21 days to calculate and return any security deposit, but will usually be somewhat quicker. If you have not provided your forwarding address, it could delay the return of your security deposit. Any security deposit will be mailed to you. We do not have an option for anyone to stop into the office to pick up their check.
If the time comes that you need to move out of your Brian Davis Properties managed apartment, we will be sad to see you go, however... life sometimes throws us a twist, and as has happened many times before... when you are ready to come back, please feel free to contact us. Move Out Checklist
We place great value in our rental customers as well as our owner/clients. We have built a great reputation which we are very proud of. We can assist you with all your real estate rental needs. So, please contact us, to see how we can help you achieve the comfort and satisfaction of living in a home managed by Brian Davis Properties LLC.
