One Affinity Lane • Rochester, NY 14616 • (585) 225-8150
A P A R T M E N T S
April 2017
Office HoursMon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 10 am–5 pmWednesday 8 am–5 pmSaturday 10 am–3 pmSunday Closed
Important NumbersOffice and Maintenance 225-8150Maint. After-Hrs Emergency 225-8057Fax Number 225-3841Emergency Number 911Tip Line 672-4121Post Office (585) 663-3321Coinmach Lndry. Srvc. (877) 264-6622Coinmach www.coinmach.comWebsite www.affinityorchardplace.comEditor’s Nick SerrataEmail [email protected]
Resident Referral ProgramFirst Referral $100Second Referral $150Third Referral $200Fourth Referral $250Fifth and More Referrals $300
Resident Referral ProgramThe referral money will be granted to
those with a current zero balance.
A Reminder for Dog OwnersRemember that if you have a dog
you MUST immediately pick up itsfeces. If you fail to cooperate you’ll berequired to find a new home for yourdog even if it is an assistance animal.
AOP Staff Email ContactSite ManagerRita [email protected] SuperintendentBill [email protected] DirectorCourtney [email protected] SpecialistPam [email protected] Specialist AssistantRobyn [email protected] [email protected]
Recycling Center atRental Office
AOP has a recycling center that isavailable for tenants 24/7. The centeris located to the left of the rental office,next to the maintenance shop. Thecenter can be accessed next to thelarge dumpster behind the woodengate. It is marked “recycling”. Pleasebe sure to only use this for paper,plastic and can products.
If you have larger items like tires,TVs and monitors, please contact theMonroe County Ecopark. Their websiteis www.monroecounty.gov/ecopark/
and their address is 10 Avion Dr.,Rochester, NY 14624.
Importance of Renters’Insurance
Although AOP does not requirerenters’ insurance we do highlyrecommend it. Your complex is onlyresponsible for the building and notyour personal belongings. In the eventof fire, flood, power outages, etc., wewill only repair items that are ownedby the property. We encourageeveryone to research Renters’Insurance and Sign up for a policy.Ask yourself this, How important aremy personal belongings to me?
Annual Easter Egg HuntPlease see attachment for more
information on the Annual Easter EggHunt. Sign-up is required.
Neighborhood Watch MeetingAffinity Orchard Place (AOP)
Neighborhood Watch meeting isThursday, April 27, at 10 a.m. in thecommunity center. Come join us todiscuss possible safety issues andsolutions!
Reminders• Please update the rental office
with any phone # changes.• Bicycles cannot be left outside.
Bikes found in the yard, on thesidewalk, or in the hallways willbe removed.
• Bring photo ID with you everytime you are coming to the rentaloffice to pay, pick up keys ordocuments, and for lockouts.
In the Event of an EmergencyIf you have a non-maintenance
emergency, please call 911.Maintenance will not respond to firecalls, burglary, noise complaints, ordomestic disputes.
Pay Online: Https://affinityorchardplaceapts.residentportal.com
Bookkeeper’s CornerDavene’s email:[email protected] won’t receive an invoice
each month. Rent is due on the firstof each month. A balance duenotice will be sent on the sixth ofeach month for any remaining feeson the account. You are alwayswelcome to pay in advance. Bypaying in advance, it can helpreduce the unwanted stress ofreceiving unexpected letters.We do apologize in advance if youreceive a letter when you havealready paid.
Payments can be made by check,credit, debit or money order. We don’taccept cash payments or loose orrolled coins either. Printed name andapartment number MUST appear onyour check or money order payments.Payments made by check and NOTrequiring a receipt may be left inour drop box during or afterbusiness hours. Payments madeafter 5 p.m. on the 5th of the monthare considered late. When using acredit card, ID is required.
For those who use our AOPResident Portal, please begin usingnew web address listed at the bottomfront page. It is a secure transaction.*You can now put your address inwhen paying online.* For those whopay through checking account, thetransaction is free. For those who paythrough credit card, there is a $4.95fee added to your transaction. Pleasekeep in mind, when making onlinepayments, it can take 3-4 days to postas paid to the AOP system.
Because of this lag time betweensystems, the closer you pay to the fifthday of the month, the more chancethere is you will receive a late notice inthe mail. (Please go to the uppermiddle column for more information.)
As long as you know you paidonline before the sixth of the monthand you see the confirmation screenfor your transaction immediately aftercompleting it, you can disregard thelate letter you may receive in the mail.Any late fees that are posted to youraccount during this time willautomatically be removed as the postis confirmed on our end.
You are always welcome to payover the phone during our businesshours!
For each fax or copy that aresident requests (which we do notrequire), the cost is $2. We will notaccept personal faxes unless it is aform we have requested.
Returned checks will not beredeposited. A $25 late fee will becharged. Late fees will be assessedfrom the time the NSF check wasdeposited.
Security Deposits and Risk
Deposits are refunded within 4-6weeks. If you paid a Risk Deposit,you may request it back aftercompleting your first year, as longas rent was paid on time eachmonth. The request can becompleted at the rental office.
Community Room RentalAny arrangements to rent the
Community Center must be made atleast 48 hours in advance. Pleasecontact the rental office for moreinformation.
Check & MoneyOrder Payments
All payments must be made out toAffinity Orchard Place. If a payment iswritten out any other way it will bereturned and must be resubmitted withthe correct information.
Income & Household ChangesPlease report all income and
household composition changes to usimmediately to avoid penalties. If youjust started receiving DSS, or theamount of your DSS payment haschanged, please stop by the office toshow proof. If you receive Section 8and your income and/or compositionhas changed, please notify Section 8and our office as soon as possible.
ParkingPLEASE DON’T DRIVE ON THE
LAWNS AT ANY TIME.All vehicles must have an AOP
parking sticker displayed and alicense number on file with the rentaloffice. Vehicles not in compliance aresubject to being towed at the owner’sexpense. If you receive the new styleof NYS license plates, update yourpaperwork in the rental office. If youchange vehicles or no longer use an
old vehicle, call the maintenancedepartment (225-8057) so we canremove old records from our files.Overnight guests must park in theleasing office’s parking lot.
Safety ReminderParents are responsible for the
actions of their children and theirguests. We want to remind everyone ofthe 9 p.m. curfew for all children under18. We will not tolerate improperbehavior from minors on the property,and we will hold parents responsible forany actions of children and their guests.Also, make sure that the children &guests are not playing around theparking lot or lane.
Like Us on FacebookGet the latest news and community
events on Facebook! The web link ishttps://www.facebook.com/AffinityOP
RecertificationsRecertifications happen yearly for
every tenant. The process starts fourmonths prior to the anniversary dateof your lease. In this four-monthperiod, everyone in the household age18 & older comes in for anappointment to fill out paperwork &provide us with proof of income &assets. We verify all income & assets;when all is complete, you will come infor your final signature to completeyour recertification. It is very importantthat you comply with yourrecertification. Not cooperating couldlead to lease violations and/ortermination of your lease.Recertification appointments arepre-scheduled & will be sent to you. Ifyou cannot meet at your scheduledappointments, it is up to you to calland reschedule.
Appointments can be madeMonday through Friday during officehours. As a reminder, our office hoursfor Monday through Friday are 10a.m.– 5 p.m. For anyone who needsan early appointment, we are openWednesday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. If youhave any questions about therecertification process, please feelfree to call Pam at the office.
Help Us Help You!Our goal is to make sure our
tenants are happy and love theirhome! Please remember that we areunable to fix an issue if we are notaware of an issue. All complaints needto be put in writing at the rental office.We will work our hardest to helpcorrect all issues, but we need yourhelp and information do so!
Enrollment to Greece CentralSchool (GCS)
For those who need to enroll theirchild into the GCS, contact EvieJohnson. Her phone # is 966-2230.
Contact MaintenanceFor Maintenance Emergencies and
Non-Emergencies during normalbusiness hours (Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.–5 p.m. and Sat., 10 a.m.–3 p.m.) Call:(585) 225-8150.
Before or after normal businesshours for EmergenciesMaintenance ONLY Call: (585)225-8057.
Fill out a Maintenance Requestform in the office during normalbusiness hours.
Fill out and submit a ServiceRequest form online anytime atwww.affinityorchardplace.com. This isfor non-emergencies only!
Maintenance CornerPlease DO NOT attempt to fix a
problem yourself.The maintenance staff
recommends the followingproducts for use on the appliancesin your home. Follow the directionson each product as instructed.
Light-Duty Cleaning Sprays:Spray Nine, 409 and Orange Blastwork very well for general cleaning.These products work on many typesof surfaces, except glass and carpet.
Ranges: Mr. Muscle works best forovens; however, it has a very strongodor, and you must wear gloves whenusing this chemical. We also suggestEasy-Off Oven Cleaner.
Refrigerators, Cabinets andDishwashers: Any light-duty chemicalor soap with water.
Bathrooms: Any light-dutychemical or soap with water. Productswith bleach work best on shower walltiles. Scrubbing Bubbles works great!
Carpet Cleaning: DO NOT USEBLEACH OR PRODUCTSCONTAINING BLEACH! Werecommend having your carpetscleaned yearly to keep them lookinggreat! We recommend the followingbusiness: Brite Star: (585) 353-6878.
These safety tips have beenprovided by NYS Homes andCommunity Renewal and the FireMarshal.
Removal of any fire alarms on thisproperty is punishable by a $50 fineper device and a lease violation.
For your safety, it is important touse the deadbolt on your apartmentdoor. This is the only way to prevent abreak-in at your apartment. Do notallow any person into the building,unless they are a guest of yours. Thisis the only way to ensure thebuilding’s security.
Hallways must be kept clear at alltimes. Any items left in commonhallways are considered a fire hazard.Any items found in a common areawill be stored for 72 hours. The RentalOffice will need to be contacted toretrieve the items. After 72 hours, ifitems are not claimed, they will bethrown out.
Do not wedge open fire or securitydoors. All common area doors are toremain shut at all times. In the eventof a fire, this will prevent it fromspreading. This is for everyone’ssafety and will allow everyone living inthe building a chance to escape.
All furniture should be at least 3 ft.away from windows. A child climbingon furniture can easily fall out awindow and be severely hurt.Electrical items, like a TV, can get wetwhen it’s raining and malfunction.
All grills are to be 10–20 ft. awayfrom the building when used. If you donot comply, you will be sent a leaseviolation and be billed for damagescaused by heat from your grill.
Please be sure to clean out yourdryer vents and pipe on the interior ofyour apartment. If you needassistance, please contact theMaintenance Department.
Please contact the MaintenanceDepartment to assist you in properlyconnecting your washer and dryer.
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