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News for rental housing owners & managers ~ April 21, 2022 |
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The Richfield Apartment Manager’s Association (RAMA) is a collaborative effort between the City of Richfield and rental housing management and owners to create and maintain quality apartment communities. The RAMA Reporter is published quarterly to provide information and resources for furthering this mission. |
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Spring Tips from the Housing Inspectors
Grilling season is just around the corner. Remind your tenants that grills of any type are not allowed on apartment balconies, per fire code. Enforcing this requirement protects lives as well as your building!
Spring is also a good time to make sure screens are in working order. Per code, screen doors and windows shall have tightly fitting screens with a minimum 16 mesh per inch. Screen doors (storm doors) shall have a self-closing device in good working condition.
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Theft from Apartment Mailboxes Spikes
Over the last month, there has been a spike in theft from apartment mailboxes on the west side of Richfield. Thieves are targeting complexes without video surveillance. According to NBC News, mail theft has skyrocketed by more than 600% over the last few years. Unfortunately, apartment mailboxes are not immune to the problem. Share this information piece with your tenants to help prevent mailbox theft.
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Help for Tenants in Need
Do any of your tenants struggle to pay rent or meet basic needs? VEAP is available to help. VEAP is a basic needs and social services organization whose programs promote access to healthy foods, stable housing and other supportive services. Residents can contact VEAP at 952.888.9616.
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Remodeling Resources
Need to replace a roof on your apartment building? Remodel the bathroom in your duplex? Loans and grants are available through the city. Find program guidelines and applications on our website, or contact jurban@richfieldmn.gov for more information.
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Energy Savings
Energy savings tailored to Multi-Family Buildings could reduce your energy costs, upgrade your building and reveal your eligibility for major equipment rebates. A free assessment offered by CenterPoint Energy and Xcel Energy helps you to understand your building’s specific energy needs.
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- Free, whole building energy analysis.
- Top to bottom, the building’s mechanical systems, equipment, and insulation are inspected for opportunities to save energy — and money.
- Free on-the-spot energy-saving installations. Receive new screw-in LED lights in common areas and resident units, water-saving showerheads and faucet aerators, and more.
- Energy analysis report. After the energy analysis, you’ll receive a detailed report of your building’s current energy use to help understand the energy savings potential.
- Support along the way. You’ll have a single-point-of-contact who will help you create a streamlined path to energy efficiency.
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Picnic Shelter Reservations
Looking for a spot to hold a summer get-together? Reservations are now being taken for Richfield’s picnic shelter rentals for the 2022 season (May 1-October 15). Reserve a shelter online at Augsburg, Fairwood, Monroe, Sheridan, Vets, or Wood Lake. For rates, capacities, park amenities and locations, as well as a link to the online reservation page, visit our park shelter page at www.richfieldmn.gov/parkshelters.
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Spring/Summer Recreation Programs
The Spring/Summer Recreation Program Guide is available online (www.richfieldmn.gov/recbrochure) and registration is open for activities and events. Check out the fun stuff Richfield Recreation has lined up, for all ages and interests. Register for programs at www.richfieldmn.gov/onlineregistration. Richfield Recreation offers different options for helping to alleviate the cost of the programs and services, including the Recreation Passport Program, Richfield READY, and the Emily Day Scholarship at Wood Lake Nature Center. Visit Parks and recreation for more information or call Richfield Recreation at 612-861-9395.
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Have ideas for newsletter topics or training?
Let us know what information would helpful to you. Send your ideas to jurban@richfieldmn.gov.
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