Home Care Tips
At Hometown Realty., we take great pride in maintaining and inspecting your rental property with care to ensure your comfort and satisfaction. We understand that minor maintenance tasks may fall on your shoulders, but rest assured that any major concerns will be addressed promptly by our dedicated team. Our goal is to provide you with a warm and inviting place to call home, where you can relax and enjoy peace of mind knowing that we have you covered.
Hometown Realty will handle major issues related to:
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Residents are responsible for:
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Appliances
Clean them regularly with non-abrasive solutions and sponges/cloths.
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Blinds
Treat them with care as they will break if handled roughly.
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Carbon Monoxide Detectors
You must supply and replace batteries when needed.
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Carpet
Clean on a regular basis.
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Damages
You are responsible for damage caused by you and/or your guests.
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Garbage Disposal
Do not put bones, rice, potato peelings, carrot peelings, spaghetti and other heavy items in the disposal, as they will clog the drain lines.
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Gutters
You are responsible for cleaning out the gutters on main level.
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Heating & Air Systems
Replace filters monthly.
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HOA
You are responsible for following HOA rules, city ordinances, and paying any fines assessed if you live in a neighborhood with a Homeowners Association.
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Landscaping
Your responsibilities include; weed control, leaf removal, shrub trimming and/or lawn care.
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Light Bulbs
You are responsible for replacing inside and outside light bulbs.
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Other Property Alterations
All changes to the property, including paint, require prior written permission from management (refer to your lease for additional details).
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Paint
Lightly clean scuffs and dirt from walls regularly with a soft sponge or magic eraser to maintain a fresh look throughout your home and to avoid charges at move out.
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Pest Control
You are responsible for pest control.
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Pool
Your pool maintenance may be included in your lease, if not, you are responsible for proper maintenance.
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Refridgerators
You are responsible for replacing water filters if necessary and keeping refrigerator clean.
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Septic
If your home has a septic tank, do not use anti-bacterial soaps. They kill the helpful bacteria in the tank that helps your system to work properly.
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Smoke Detectors
You must supply and replace batteries when needed.
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Snow Removal
Clear driveways and sidewalks according to city ordinances. Use rock salt and sand to avoid slips and falls.
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Toilets
Only toilet paper should be flushed. Do not flush baby wipes, flushable wipes, or feminine products, as they will cause the lines to back up.
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Windows
Clean glass and tracks regularly.
We understand that pets are important members of your family. As such, compliance with our pet policy is essential. It’s important to communicate with us and be transparent about any changes to your pet’s status. Please note that replacing a pet without notifying us is not allowed, and any unauthorized pets are a breach of the lease.
Service Animal
Landlord Tenant Act 2018 Revision B.  A person with a disability may submit a request for a reasonable accommodation to maintain an assistance animal in a dwelling pursuant to the Fair Housing Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. S 3601 et seq., the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C., S12101 et seq., and S 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, 19 U.S.C., S701 or any other federal, state, or local law.  Unless the person making the request has a disability or disability-related need for an assistance animal that is readily apparent, the landlord may request reliable supporting documentation that: (1) is necessary to verify that the person meets the definition of disability pursuant to the Fair Housing Act. (2) Describes the needed accommodation (3) Shows the relationship between the person’s disability and the need for the requested accommodation. The landlord may independently verify the authenticity of any supporting documentation.  Supporting documentation acquired through purchase or exchange of funds for goods and services shall be fraudulent supporting documentation. C.  A landlord shall not be liable for injuries by a person’s assistance animal permitted on the landlord’s property as a reasonable accommodation to assist the person with a disability pursuant to the requirements of Subsection B of this section. D.  If a person obtains a reasonable housing accommodation under this section by knowingly making a false claim of having a disability requiring the use of an assistance animal or by knowingly providing fraudulent supporting documentation in connection with the claim, the landlord may remedy the person’s non-compliance by the procedures authorized pursuant to the Oklahoma Residential Landlord and Tenant act in S132 of Title 41 of the Oklahoma Statutes.  Additionally, a prevailing landlord in an eviction action under this section may receive an award of court costs and fees, plus damages not to exceed One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) from the tenant.