Pub. 1 2016 Issue 2

14 www.ctaahq.org 䌀吀䄀䄀 吀䠀䔀䌀伀一一䔀䌀吀䤀䌀唀吀䄀倀䄀刀吀䴀䔀一吀䄀匀匀伀䌀䤀䄀吀䤀伀一  indulgent) to the pets as you are to the owners, and many people won’t rent from anyone else. Be philosophical: for example, two children can be more destructive than one small, well-behaved dog. Even though there are disadvantages and risks to allowing tenants to have pets, you can do a lot to mitigate the problems. You can limit the number of pets to two per room, for example, and also limit the size of dog you are willing to allow. (Remember that renters who have large dogs will pay more in rent, but don’t get greedy; weight restrictions and too many high fees will still encourage people to go elsewhere.) Screen tenants and call references; increase the size of the security deposit, and require that pets be spayed and neutered. Make sure that the lease is speci c about what is, and is not, acceptable when it comes to having pets. at includes having a pet addendum so that if a pet proves to be a problem, you can revoke your permission. is is a two-way negotiation, after all. Any reasonable person will understand that fact. Getting Around Millennials want walkable neighborhoods. ey might drive anyway, but they want the option of going on foot, too. On your website, let them know which places can easily be reached on foot: grocery stores, restaurants, and bars are all good items to list. If the mass transit system is good and there are convenient places to board close by, you can also list information about places that are easy to go to even though they might not be within walking distance. You want to be almost like a travel agent with great ideas for things to do close to home. A Green Lifestyle Millennials are very conscious of the earth, and they want to have minimal carbon footprints. Recycling is, of course, an important place to start, but it doesn’t stop there. Millennials are very likely to drive an electric car; do you o er charging stations? Is there a little spot where each tenant can grow a small garden, if so inclined? Do you o er composting? When it comes to any landscaping, are the plants native to the area, so that they don’t need a lot of supplemental watering? Do you have a system for gathering and using rain water? Impress the millennials that you know how to make thoughtful choices when it comes to taking care of the environment, and they will see your apartment complex as a place that is in harmony with their values. Renewing the Lease Once millennials decide to move in, they appreciate friendly sta with people who take a personal interest in them. ey also want excellent maintenance service. Low rent is not the only driving factor behind renewing a lease; they want to feel respected, liked, and pampered, and they want excellent service. If that means paying an extra $100 per month, or dealing with the occasional rent increase, they will often choose to pay more so they can keep what they know is a great place to live. One good thing about millennials is that although they can be demanding, they appreciate it when you deliver a great place to live. Excellent service is always the best way to encourage loyalty, and that’s as true for millennials as it is for anyone else.  Blue Wave Pool Service and Supplies, Inc. P: (203) 248-0429 www.bluewavepoolspa.com Meet State Requirements … Experience Less Down Time … Maintain A Safer and More Enjoyable Facility … Achieve This and MORE with Certifiable Training National Swimming Pool Foundation® Certified Pool/Spa Operator Course® In English and Spanish!! Also Offering Online Courses : OSHA Approved Hazard Communication Course Basic Water Chemistry Chemical Safety … And Many More! Call Today for More Information! (203) 248 - 0429 Or Visit Us Online: www.bluewavepoolspa.com Bulk and Group Discounts Offered Proud Member of CTAA Since 2010 CT Reg. # 0554471 SP1 0280279 Hospitals, universities, municipalities and manufacturers rely on Torrco to meet their plumbing, heating, cooling, stream specialties & process piping needs. (800) 922-3682 • www.Torrco.com