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April 2005
AIR CONDITIONING ALERT
BAT SEASON UPDATE
A reminder for all who plan to use an air conditioner to keep cool this summer. The air conditioner fee is $50 per month. This fee is assessed in full for each month or portion of each month the tenant has the unit in their apartment window. No prorated or partial air conditioner fees will be arranged. If you don’t want to pay $50, wait until the first of the month to install your unit.
Prior to installation of an air conditioner, the tenant must notify the office at 243-0813. Upon removal of an air conditioner from a window, it is the tenant’s responsibility to notify the office to stop charges to their account.
These charges will continue to accumulate until the office is officially notified.
Air conditioners must be installed properly. This includes installing the unit so moisture does not drip into the apartment or window frame and all openings must be sealed to keep pests like bees and bats outside.
Air conditioners are to be plugged only into the three-pronged outlet provided in each apartment specifically for this purpose. Failure to follow this guideline will result in electrical problems and may result in fire.
One air conditioner is allowed per apartment. Tenants are reminded that air conditioner use is optional. Tenants placing air conditioners in apartment windows are agreeing to abide by these rules.
Tenants are responsible for keeping their air conditioners in good operating condition and are expected to perform regular maintenance to ensure this. Grand Trees reserves the right to disallow the use of any sub-standard air conditioner.
When we say "BAT" we don’t mean baseball
IOWA DEPT OF HEALTH ON BATS & RABIES
“Bat Season” is quickly approaching.
Were reprinting some reminders from last year on how to proceed if you encounter an uninvited guest
1 Keep the front and back doors to your building closed. See that air conditioners are installed correctly b sealing all openings. If everyone follows these rules we don’t get uninvited visitors.
2. If you do find a bat in a hallway or worse yet in your apartment — DON’T TOUCH!! Bats can carry disease.
3. During regular business hours, call the Grand Trees Office. When we’re hear we’re happy to evict the bat and check the installation of your air conditioner while we’re at it to see that other bats don’t get in.
4. After hours, call Animal Control at 242-2720. Explain the situation. Their trained professionals will come out to dispose of the unwanted guest.
Remember, prevention is our best defense. If we’re all careful not to prop doors open unnecessarily or install air conditioners carelessly, bats can’t get in in the first place.
