Elm Crest Village

02/01/2022

Not all portions of the bulletin will be applicable to all tenants at all times. If you have any questions, concerns or suggestions please feel free to call us at (217) 679-2254.

If you have any questions or are in need of maintenance, we ask that you please call us at the above listed number. This number is a landline and does not have text capabilities so we will not receive any text messages that are sent. We also ask that you do not use Facebook, Messenger or emails for as the sole means of communication. If you do send electronic correspondences, PLEASE follow it up with a phone call. Facebook, Messenger and email are not checked as frequently as phone messages so there may be a delay in response to any requests. When I am off work, I always forward my calls to someone who will be happy to answer any questions and inform maintenance of any problems that need to be fixed.

We would like to encourage tenants to keep a copy of the house/unit key hidden in a secret location that is easy to access in the event that you lock yourself out especially during off hours when there may not be anyone available to unlock the door for you.

A copy of the signed lease is provided to each household at the time of signature. Please keep your copy of the lease in a secure location for safe keeping in the event you need to refer back to it or it is required for any type of agency as proof of residency. We can provide an additional copy of the lease in a pdf format at no charge or a printed copy for $1.00 per page (as stated in the lease) which will be due and payable upon receipt. The only exception is when new leases need to be signed such as in the case of the death of a co-Lessee. In such instances, you will be provided with a copy of the new lease free of charge.

If you have questions regarding any of these topics please call us at (217) 679-2254.

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12/25/2021

We’d like to wish all our tenants, visitors and followers a very Merry Christmas.

11/25/2021

10/20/2021

I saw this and wanted to pass it on to others who may try to dump the grease down the kitchen drain. Doing so clogs it up and maintenance needs to dismantle the drain because an eel runs right through the grease and won’t push it out or pull it back out.

09/01/2021

Not all portions of the bulletin will be applicable to all tenants at all times. If you have any questions, concerns or suggestions please feel free to call us at (217) 679-2254.

For those tenants that rent their units from us, we ask that you please notify management if you discover water anywhere it shouldn’t be. These small leaks may not seem important at the time but if left unrepaired, can lead to major damage so PLEASE let us know so maintenance can take care of the small issue before it becomes a major problem.

If you have any questions or in need of maintenance we ask that you please call us at the above listed number. This number is a landline and does not have text capabilities so we will not receive any text messages that are sent. We also ask that you do not use Facebook messages or emails as a sole means for correspondences. If you do send electronic correspondences, PLEASE follow it up with a phone call. Facebook, Messenger and email are not checked as frequently as phone messages so there may be a delay in response to any requests. When I am off work, I always forward my calls to someone who will be happy to answer any questions and inform maintenance of any problems that need to be fixed. On days off, I don’t even turn my computer on so anything sent won’t be seen until I return.

Please be sure that checks and money orders are made out correctly. People who live in Charter Oaks on Terminal Avenue need to make their checks out to “Charter Oaks.” Those that live in Elm Crest Village on E. Carpenter Street need to make their checks out to “Elm Crest Village” or at least “Elm Crest.” Tenants living in Ridge Village on Ridge Avenue need to make them out to “Ridge Village.” Making checks payable to “Buddy’s Mobile Home Management” is incorrect making it a third party check when depositing it into the correct account and the bank is beginning to get stricter on this issue.

08/02/2021

For tenants having difficulties paying their rent, several organizations are out there still able to help out with all or part of the rent that is due but you will need to initiate contact. I’ve had prior dealings with the Illinois Housing Development Authority (312) 883-2720 or toll free (888) 252-1119 or visit their website at https://ilrpp.ihda.org/; Sangamon County Community Resources (217) 535-3120; Capital Township (for residents of Charter Oaks and Ridge Village) (217) 525-1737; Springfield Township (for residents of Elm Crest Village) (217) 525-1464; and veterans may contact the Veterans Assistance Commission at (217) 753-6694. Please be aware that there are other organizations out there willing to help people out; these are simply the ones I’ve had prior experience with. Have them notify management at (217) 679-2254 for any documents they may need from us.
Please be mindful of your neighbors. Arguments should be kept inside and under no circumstances should they result in a fist fight. We want to encourage anyone witnessing this type of behavior or any suspicious activity to notify the police then notify management. We do not condone this type of behavior in any way, shape or form.

Any tenants that have rented one of our units before May 1, 2021, we’d like to ask that you check your air conditioning/furnace filters. Some filters can be cleaned and others are disposable and will need to be replaced. If they are dirty, please contact us at the above listed number so we can check and see what type they are and can tell you the size needed if they are indeed disposable. Once purchased, give us a call if you need us to switch them out for you. Clean filters help the a/c unit run more efficiently, keep the electricity bill down and also help to avoid added inconvenience if the a/c were to break down.

If you have any questions or in need of maintenance we ask that you please call us at the above listed number. This number is a landline and does not have text capabilities so we will not receive any text messages that are sent. We also ask that you do not use Facebook messages or emails as the sole means of correspondences. If you do send electronic correspondences, PLEASE follow it up with a phone call. Facebook, Messenger and email are not checked as frequently as phone messages so there may be a delay in response to any requests. When I am off work, I always forward my calls to someone who will be happy to answer any questions and inform maintenance of any problems that need to be fixed.

07/01/2021

Not all portions of the bulletin will be applicable to all tenants at all times. If you have any questions, concerns or suggestions please feel free to call us at (217) 679-2254.

Our maintenance staff has over 80 years of experience combined and they are very knowledgeable. However, we do require help from outside companies for HVAC and appliance repairs. Though we notify the respective businesses in a timely fashion, we have no control over their schedules. We ask that you please have patience during these times that repairs aren’t made as quickly as you anticipate. Please know that we do our best to keep up the units and make repairs when they are needed.

As the weather gets warmer, we’d like to remind those tenants with small children that there are NO KIDDIE POOLS ALLOWED. If you’ve already purchased one that cannot be taken back, you can fill it with play sand and use it as a sandbox and keeping the sandbox on the concrete will help avoid killing the grass. If you decide to convert a kiddie pool into a sandbox, we suggest you cover it with a tarp or other covering when not in use to keep stray cats from using it as an outdoor litter box.

Please be sure that checks and money orders are made out correctly. People who live in Charter Oaks on Terminal Avenue need to make their checks out to “Charter Oaks.” Those that live in Elm Crest Village on E. Carpenter Street and those living on private lots need to make their checks out to “Elm Crest Village” or at least “Elm Crest.” Tenants living in Ridge Village on Ridge Avenue need to make them out to “Ridge Village.” Making checks payable to “Buddy’s Mobile Home Management” or “Premier Property Management” is incorrect making it a third party check when depositing it into the correct account and the bank is beginning to get stricter on this issue.

For tenants that rent their units from us, if you decide to use your grills for outdoor cooking, we ask that you move the grill out from under the awning. The smoke damages the panels and could even damage the siding as well. Please NEVER leave a grill left unattended.

In celebrating our Independence Day, please be considerate of neighbors and refrain from setting off fireworks near windows.

Please have a safe and fun 4th of July celebration!

06/01/2021

Also, we ask that tenants be mindful when driving. The posted speed limit is 10 MPH in our parks. Children are now out of school and may be playing in the yards. Even though children are supposed to be supervised when playing outside, one never knows if they’ll run out after their lost ball or other reason. No one wants the guilt of accidently hitting a child because they were driving too fast. Please, please slow down.

As the weather gets warmer, we’d like to remind those tenants with small children that there are no kiddie pools allowed. If you’ve already purchased one that cannot be taken back, you can fill it with play sand and use it as a sandbox. Keeping the sandbox on the concrete will help avoid killing the grass. If you decide to convert a kiddie pool into a sandbox, we suggest you cover it with a tarp or other covering when not in use to keep stray cats from using it as an outdoor litter box.

We would like to take the time to remind tenants to please lock your vehicle doors and make sure that any valuables are either removed or hidden from sight. We take pride in screening our tenants and would not rent to someone that we, ourselves, wouldn’t want to live next to, but since we are not a gated community, anyone off the street can come into the park. Please take the time to protect your belongings and call the police if you see any suspicious persons or activity.

Tenants, especially those with carports, need to make sure that garbage containers are in front of your unit and not under the carport. Garbage trucks use an arm to lift the can to dump and cans located under the carport or directly in front of the carport may not be collected if there’s a risk of damage to property.

Now that the weather is getting better and people decide to use windows to enjoy the fresh air, we ask that tenants with storm windows in their units to please be sure to open and close the exterior window. Opening and closing the interior window and leaving the exterior window open allows rain to get in and damage the window sill which is something that would need to be repaired or, in some extreme cases, replaced. Those tenants who only have one window pane to open and close do not need to worry about this portion of the bulletin.

Please make sure that vehicles (both residents and visitors) have all four tires driven on and parked on concrete to avoid leaving ruts in the yard. Many vehicles seem to be missing the concrete as they are pulling in and exiting driveways.

If you have any suggestions for other topics for our monthly bulletins, let me know. I’d love to hear from you!

05/31/2021

Today we want to honor those that gave their lives for our freedom and the families they left behind. Thank you for serving our country.

05/01/2021

There seems to be some confusion regarding rent due dates and late fees. If your rent is due on the first of the month then paying rent after the first is considered paying the rent late. The 5 day grace period is only for the late fee. If the rent is paid after the 5th day there is a $50 late fee. Rent is considered paid when we have a check or money order in hand and it can be deposited at that time. Giving us a check before the late fee applies but has to be held until after the 5th will not negate the late fee. Conversely, paying the rent after the 5th with a check dated the first will also incur a late fee. Those tenants whose rent is due on dates other than the first still have 5 days to pay before the late fee is applied.

Now that the weather is getting better and people decide to use windows to enjoy the fresh air, we ask that tenants with storm windows in their units to please be sure to open and close the exterior window. Opening and closing the interior window and leaving the exterior window open allows rain to get in and damage the window sill which is something that would need to be repaired or, in some extreme cases, replaced. Those tenants who only have one window pane to open and close do not need to worry about this portion of the bulletin.

For all tenants that live in our rental units, there is a $25 charge to unlock any unit owned by us during regular business hours Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The charge increases to $35 to unlock the unit at any time other than the regular business hours listed above. Payment to unlock the unit is due at the time it is unlocked. Units will only be unlocked for legal occupants listed on the lease. If you have any questions regarding which persons are listed as legal occupants on your lease then please contact Terry at the above listed number. In the event that no one from management or maintenance is unavailable to unlock the unit, it is then the tenant’s responsibility to contact a lock smith to have the unit unlocked at their own expense. We encourage tenants to have an extra entrance key(s) made and hide it in a location outside the unit in case of accidental lock-out.

If you have questions regarding any of these topics please call us at (217) 679-2254.

If you have any suggestions for other topics for our monthly bulletins, let us know. We’d love to hear from you!