TENANT TIPS

TENANTS NOT GARDENERS OR OWNERS ARE LIABLE FOR WATER BILL SPIKES

Follow these tips to save water.

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• LEARN HOW TO USE YOUR SPRINKLER TIMER:  Google how to operate your timer to save water - especially during rainy periods.

• EXPERIMENT with different days to maintain a balance between keeping the landscaping healthy today and green for your protection at move-out.

• WATER IN THE MORNING: Night watering is not good for the plants, and it prohibits you from catching leaks that your Gardner will never see. 

• WEEKLY INSPECT THE YARD FOR LEAKS: Walk the yard, look for mushy spots and breaks.

• COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR GARDENER. Report leaks promptly. Remember, the Gardner is not there all the time to see what is going on, nor is your owner.  

• PREVENTION IS THE BEST SOLUTION: Keep your food in plastic containers and keep your kitchen clean and grease free.

• HOME DEPOT ANT TRAPS: Over the counter traps from Home Depot do NOT work as well as professional products.

• PROFESSIONAL ANT TRAPS: We have had good luck with ADIVON ANT BAIT ARENA https://store.doyourownpestcontrol.com/advion-ant-bait-arena 

• ANT TRAP TIP:  If your ants have trouble finding the bait in the trap., take  some of the bait and smear it on the outside of the trap to show the ants where to go. 

• Remember, for most of residential single homes, pest prevention is the responsibility of the Tenant - unless it impacts health and safety.

• WHY PURCHASE RENTERS INSURANCE?  

• First of all, it a requirement of your lease agreement.

• Secondly, it protects your valuables against loss due to water damage and theft. 

• Thirdly, it even covers theft to items in your car (your auto insurance does NOT do this).

• INSURANCE TERMS AND CONDITIONS: As per your lease, you must list your Landlord as an "interested party."

• WHERE CAN I GET A GOOD DEAL ON INSURANCE? 

• We have our insurance with Diablo Insurance 925-817-7588 https://www.mtdiabloinsurance.com/ or try getting a discount from your Auto Insurance provider.