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AAmerican Property Management Swimming Pool Care

10-17-11
Steve Neville

Some of us are lucky enough to have a pool. If you are even luckier, you get to enjoy that pool year round. But then, pool maintenance never takes a break.

"Maintaining pool chemistry and cleanliness are the most important aspects of pool maintenance," says John Puder of WaterWarehouse.com, an online source for pool supplies. "Taking routine steps is the best way to preserve your pool and ensure your enjoyment."

Follow these pool maintenance tips to ensure that your pool is pristine:

Daily Care
* Test Pool Water for Sanitizer Level
Make certain alkalinity and pH are in balance. Unbalanced pools can affect water clarity, damage pool equipment, cause erosion and even alter water chemistry.

* Add Chlorine or Bromine
Sanitizing your pool is like sterilizing your pool. This kills bacteria, algae and any other living forms in the water. Almost all swimming pools in the United States are disinfected by chlorine or bromine in one form or another.

* Adjust pH and Alkalinity levels
Balancers can help maintain the proper pH and alkalinity levels necessary in a pool. This will get rid of cloudy or irritating water and save expensive equipment.

* Check Skimmer Basket
Clear debris from skimmer basket to help keep pool water circulating and fresh.

Weekly Care
* Shock Pool Water
Weekly shock treatments are necessary to destroy combined chlorine compounds. Shocks sanitize pool water and quickly raise the chlorine level.

* Add Algaecide
Add a weekly dosage of algaecide to prevent and control algae. Good algaecide should kill algae without damaging or staining your pool.

* Add Metal Out
Even the best maintained pools have tiny suspended particles that can escape the filtration system. Add a weekly dosage of Metal Out to eliminate metal particles.

* Add Clarifier
Add a weekly dosage of clarifier to prevent cloudy water. Clarifiers are used to remove particles from the pool that are too small to be caught in the filter system. Clarifying agents will cause these particles to cling to each other making them larger, so they can be removed from your water through vacuuming or filtration.

As Needed
* Vacuum pool
* Leaf skim
* Brush walls
* Check filter/backwash

Maintaining your pool can be a breeze by following these simple steps. Quality pool supplies are available online so you don't have to run to the store, making pool maintenance easy and convenient.

Following is an owners pool maintenance system for you review:

POOL MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES

1) Add 2.5 gallons liquid chlorine each week, (amount may fluctuate in cooler weather), from a pool supply company (chlorine strengths vary) – approximately $3.75 per container (2.5 gal.). It may splash as you dump it in, so be careful. Add it the same day each week by walking around the pool pouring as you go.

2) Use solid chlorine tablets sparingly - maybe 2 to 4 a month in the float bottle. Add once a week and don't refill until it's gone.

3) Once a month take a sample of water by inserting the test bottle open side down to elbow depth in the deep end, then inverting it so the water rushes in. Take the sample to Pools Supply Company for testing and instructions on what, if anything, the water needs.

4) Once a week, or as needed, empty or back wash, as the case may be, the filter systems for the pool. For auto-cleaners, turn off pool pump at side of house; unhook basket attachment and empty debris. Submerge the basket to refill with water, then reconnect to pool and turn pump switch back on.

5) Skim pool as needed.

6) If the palm trees have berries, they will fall into the pool and clog up creepy crawler/auto-cleaner as well as pump impeller parts. Check creepy for debris as needed, things get stuck in the wheels.

7) For large cartridge filters, clean once a month. Unscrew big filter top and remove, be careful when removing that the gauge doesn't tip over and break – they can be a little top heavy. (If the long post comes out with the top, it's easier to put back together if you unscrew the top from the post, reconnect it to the filter base and then put filter and lid back on.) Remove inside filter and clean by spraying with hose. Put filter back in and replace top. Take lid off basket (two plastic screws on top) and clean debris. Fill reservoir with water, (so pump doesn't burn up). Replace lid. Turn power back on to make sure water is circulating in pool.

8) The main circulation pump should run 8-9 hrs in summer, a bit less in winter. It's an hour of pump a day for every 10 degrees of water temperature.

9) Water level must be to the middle of the top tile so filter can work.

Always use the city water to refill the pool, not well water.

10) If pool water turns green or cloudy, take sample immediately to pool Supply Company for testing.

11) If you are leaving for vacation or plan to be away, it may be a good idea to have on hand a supply of "shock treatment" to use upon return. It takes about a week or less of no power or chlorine for the algae to

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GETTING SETTLED Getting Connected in Brevard County

08-12-11
Steve Neville
Provided as a reminder and resource to assist new tenants in completing the transfer of all utilities to their own personal accounts prior to occupancy/lease starting date. You must pay for Waste management services
  • ELECTRICITY
  • Florida Power & Light Co. requires a deposit that varies according to a customer's credit rating. An initial service charge is included on the first bill. A certificate of occupancy following an electrical inspection is required for first service for a new home. To receive FPL service, call 723-7795 any time or go to www.fpl.com
  • GAS
  • Florida City Gas supplies natural gas to most of Brevard. The company requires a meter deposit that varies according to the amount of monthly gas usage. The meter deposit is refunded with interest after 12 months to customers with good payment records. A $50 startup fee is required. To begin gas service, call 800-993-7546. For new homes, call 632-1734. For further details, visit www.floridacitygas.com.
  • TELEPHONE
  • Contact Bell South at 888-757-6500 at any hour to set up residential service. A deposit amount is determined by the customer's credit report. Customers must give their address, Social Security and driver license numbers.
  • WATER. TRASH. SEWERS
  • Charges for sewer, water and deposit rates vary throughout the county. When service is disconnected, deposits are refunded. Charges for sewer, water and deposit rates vary throughout the county. When service is disconnected, deposits are refunded. Waste Management serves Palm Bay: 723-4455
  • Melbourne supplies water to its residents and those of Indian Harbour Beach, Satellite Beach, Indialantic, Melbourne Beach, Melbourne Village and parts of West Melbourne.
  • The city requires a $43 water deposit and a $77 sewer deposit for mainland residents and customer on city water.
  • A $103 water and sewer deposit are required for beachside residents on county sewer.
  • Go to Melbourne City Hall, 900 E. Strawbridge Ave.
  • Call 727-2900 or 953-6390. Or visit melbourneflorida.org
  • West Melbourne, a $100 deposit is required to establish service and a non-refundable $10 service fee is added to the first bill. Billing for trash collection is included in the water-sewer bill. Deposit is refunded when service is disconnected. Call 727-7700 or visit www.westmelbourne.org. Go to West Melbourne City Hall, 555 Washington Ave.
  • Cocoa provides service from Port St. John south to the Pineda Causeway in north Melbourne, and includes residents of Merritt Island and Cocoa Beach. Charges vary. All customers pay a $20 administration fee that shows up on the first bill.
  • Cocoa residents may pay deposits of $50 for sewer plus $40 for water.
  • Customers on septic tanks pay only the $40 water deposit.
  • Go to Cocoa City Hall, 603 Brevard Ave., between 8 am and 5 pm weekdays.
  • Call 639-7500 or visit www.cocoafla.org
  • Palm Bay, a $40 water deposit and/or a $50 sewer deposit is required to establish service and a non-refundable $15.33 service fee is required. Billing for trash collection is NOT included in the water/-sewer bill. (Waste Management serves Palm Bay: 723-4455). Deposit is refunded when service is disconnected. Call 952-3420 or visit www.palmbayflorida.org. Go to Palm Bay City Hall, 120 Malabar Road, Palm Bay 32907 before 3:30 PM.
  • The Waste Management invoice will arrive in an envelope addressed to the owner at your new address – please pay this bill as it is your responsibility to do so.

Information herein is provided to assist tenant(s) with utility transfer and is neither guaranteed nor represented to be updated and/or completely accurate.

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Steve Neville
Broker-Property Manager
Aamerican Property Management
144 Ocean Terrace
Indiatlantic Fl, 32903
Cell-321-693-8026
Fax-321-724-5380
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Aamerican Rental FAQ'S

08-12-11
Steve Neville
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT QUALIFYING
In addition to the normal tenant/prospect requirements, we use two support guarantee mechanisms that allow us to set-up a secure tenant/landlord relationship when there are mitigating circumstances and a prospect does not meet our typical profile and we still want to rent to them.
I will be pleased to discuss our system add-ons, so-to-speak. They are standard and offered to all.
Why should I rent from your company?
    • How do I apply to rent?
    • Will I sign a lease?
    • Why should I rent from your company?
We are a professional, knowledgeable, and courteous property management company. We work very hard to provide the highest quality resident services you'll ever experience.
We use professional vendors (painters, handymen, plumbers, carpet cleaners, etc) to ensure that your unit is in good condition. We inspect the work performed to ensure that everything is ready before you move in.
We are available 24 hours a day to handle emergency maintenance repairs.
We provide detailed Move-in and Move-out Inventory forms for proper documentation of the condition of your rental.
All deposits that are retained by us are kept in a FDIC insured bank.
When you sign your lease, you have a meeting with your property manager to go over all parts of the lease to help ensure that everyone is aware of their responsibilities under the lease.
All our property managers are licensed real estate professionals according to state requirements.
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How do I apply to rent?
Check out our application guidelines to be sure you qualify, then complete our application form and submit it to us along with the application fee for the home you want. We'll process it and let you know the results.
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Will I sign a lease?
Yes, for most of our properties you will sign a 12 month lease that covers our responsibilities to each other throughout our tenancy. We will go over each part of the lease to ensure you understand it. After your application is accepted, your deposit is received, and your lease is signed, we'll hand you the keys to your home! .
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RESIDENT SELECTION CRITERIA
To guarantee compliance with the Federal Fair Housing Acts, a separate application is required for each applicant over the age of eighteen (excluding dependent children) who will reside at the property.
Realty Services Property Management Company does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, handicap or familial status. Realty Services adheres to all federal, state and local fair housing and equal opportunity laws.
Applicants will NOT be accepted on a “first come, first served” basis.
The following are Aamerican property Management's criteria for qualifying an applicant as a resident and must be included with the application:

1. Application must be fully completed, dated and signed.
2. Application must be reviewed at the time of submission to ensure we have all information needed to determine eligibility.
3. Applicant must provide proof of identity with photo (such as a state driver’s license).
4. Applicant must provide a social security number or be able to verify that no number has been assigned.
5. A landlord history with a minimum of four years to verify proven payment history and that the applicant has never been evicted.
6. Family size must be in compliance with the available unit per HUD guidelines.
APPLICANTS MAY BE DENIED OCCUPANCY FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS:
a. Falsifying an application.
b. Incomplete application.
c. Poor rental history profile such as:
- Non-payment of rent
- Poor credit history within 5 years (such as delinquent real estate accounts from evictions, broken leases or utility bills)
- Joint bankruptcy or personal bankruptcy within the past 2 years or a bankruptcy that has not been discharged
- A filed eviction (unless a stipulation was adhered to)
- A history of violence to persons or property within the last 5 years
- A felony within 7 years, a sexual predator or sexual offender
- A history of poor or unsanitary housekeeping
- A history of drug-related activity by any of the applicant’s household members
- A history of unruly or destructive behavior by resident or a member of the resident’s household.
d. If an arrest record exists within seven years, it is up to the applicant to provide written verification from the proper authorities as to the final disposition of innocence or that the case was dropped.
APPLICANTS MAY HAVE AN ADVERSE REACTION FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:
1. No employment
2. Residential verification of less than 2 years
3. No credit history
All sources of income must be verified.
Criminal and eviction records will be verified by an independent company.
Any exceptions to these criteria must be submitted in writing to the rental agent for presentation to the landlord for consideration. If approval is given for such exceptions, additional security, co-signers, and/or additional advance rent payments may be required.
ID Requirements:
All residents that will be living in the unit over 18 years of age must have current picture ID at the time of applying for the unit.
Credit History:
National Credit ratings cannot be higher than a 3 on all trade lines. All collections against you must show paid. (Over a three rating means not more that 60 days past due.) No Credit History is OK.
Bankruptcy:
You cannot have filed bankruptcy in the last 18 months, and the bankruptcy has to have been discharged at least one year ago, from the date of application for a unit. Your credit history from the date of bankruptcy has to be perfect.
Eviction & Skip History:
No evictions or skip history in the last six years, No Exceptions!
Criminal History:
No citation or convictions in the last seven years for such crimes as Possession of Drugs with the Intent to Distribute, Rape, Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Child Molestation, Burglary or Murder. No citations or convictions in the last year for such crimes as Possession of Drugs or Domestic Violence.
Incomes:
Single or Married: Combined income must be at least three times the rent on the unit they are renting.
Roommates: Each roommate must have an income of at least two times the rent on the unit they are applying for.
Employment:
You must have at least six months on the job. If less than six months on the job, then the previous employment has to be checked, and must be at least six months of employment on that job.
Rental History:
Must provide all information on your current and previous landlords for the last three years. Good rating from all landlords is a must!
Pets:
Pet policies vary from home to home. Most homes will allow one pet. No puppies or kittens. We have a pet agreement that must be signed saying you will be responsible for your pets and any damage that they cause. Additional deposits may apply.
Fair Housing:
It is unlawful to discriminate against any person based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, or familial status. We strictly adhere to this policy.
You may pick up an application at our office or call and we will fax one to you. We ask that you drive by the property then call our office for an appointment to view that property. Our screening process is usually completed in one day after our office receives your application. We must have the $30.00 screening fee before we can process your application.
Utility Information Guide (often provided with “Reservation Agreement”)

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Steve Neville
Broker-Property Manager
Aamerican Property Management
144 Ocean Terrace
Indiatlantic Fl, 32903
Cell-321-693-8026
Fax-321-724-5380
Email Me


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Change Your current RENTAL In To A Home Using These Redecorating Ideas

08-12-11
Steve Neville

Even if you might turn out to be getting into a rental property or home, it's still your home and really should end up being appointed in a way with regards to giving you a comforting and cozy environment. Enhance any local rental property using the subsequent budget-friendly suggestions.

one.1st off, the actual landlord's desires must be considered whenever redecorating accommodations. A lot of property owners often don't allow painting them, or simply don't let making use of vivid or even non-standard colorings. You need to get the actual property owners drafted authorization ahead of painting anything at all. Generally if you pick fairly neutral shades, for example cream color, light tan, or even pastels, the likelihood of getting property owner authorization will be elevated.

two. In the event that you are interested in a calm environment stay with cool shades for example, tones connected with light tan, azure or even green. A far more dynamic feeling could be achieved through the use of colors of white, yellow, or orange and it is often utilized in your kitchen, bath rooms as well as dining-room. In the event that wall surfaces can not be coloured in that case utilize furniture as well as add-ons in order to seize the specified atmosphere.

three. Mild as well as vibrant colours will make areas inside your rental property really feel much larger. You will lose any open emotion by using more dark shades, nevertheless, you acquire a far more relaxed mood.

four. Large cost savings for household furniture may be acquired simply by searching classifieds, second hand stores as well as garage sales. When individuals change their own furnishing, they're proven to offer completely fine home furniture for reasonable prices. Should you locate a item of home furniture that's not consequently great, it may turn out to be refinished with stain or paint to get a brand-new look. Additionally, including a futon mattress is a wonderful money-saving conceptas this supplies a good, contemporary appearance, plus an additional resting area intended for family and friends.

five. As soon as your fundamental household furniture things as well as colour plan are chosen, the job associated with incorporating personal character is usually undertaken. Look for affordable add-ons to incorporate splashes of personality and colour to each and every area. Things for instance throw cushions as well as comforters, floral vases, table lamps, along with other things can be customized and can convey a good deal of personality. They could also be employed to hide any kind of minor ruined places regarding second-hand household furniture.

six. Because the majority of property owners choose to retain wall surfaces whitened or even cream color, coloration may additionally be added in with out painting. Add splashes of coloration and also individuality on your wall space using art work for example, Compact disk covers, textiles as well as picture groups. You can also get wall posters in a variety of designs as well as styles which can be taken off in the event you re-locate.

seven. A person can produce a comfortable and cozy property atmosphere without having to spend a small fortune. You will find numerous resources for motivation on the internet, check out various redecorating web sites to get the correct appear and feel for your house.

eight. Right now there are a multitude of different choices to make your property in to a house. It is important that you are comfy in the home, as well as feel pleased with where you call home. Make sure you showcase your brand-new spot to friends and family - who knows, you may actually get yourself a gift idea or even 2. Even better, ask all of them up to assist you to paint

steve
Steve Neville
Broker-Property Manager
Aamerican Property Management
144 Ocean Terrace
Indiatlantic Fl, 32903
Cell-321-693-8026
Fax-321-724-5380
Email Me

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Immaculate first floor Condo on pond in gated Jameson place condos located in prestigious Viera community

06-13-11
Steve Neville

Immaculate first floor on pond in gated Jameson place condos located in prestigious Viera community, open floor-plan all upgraded appliances, carpet and vinyl throughout, split floor plan, views of pond from most all areas of property, window treatments, close to major shopping, restaurants, I-95,new Viera hospital, VA clinic, government center, sportsplex, brevard zoo,us1,resort-style pool, playground!!

MLS# 594565
4086 MEANDER
ROCKLEDGE, FL 32955
Offered at:
$90,995

steve
Steve Neville
Broker-Property Manager
Aamerican Property Management
144 Ocean Terrace
Indiatlantic Fl, 32903
Cell-321-693-8026
Fax-321-724-5380
Email Me

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