KO! News September 2020

OUR HEROES
K.O! NEWS
SEPTEMEBER 2020
OUR HEROES
WHAT'S HAPPENING?
We’re excited to announce a new partnership with
Piñata, a rent rewards platform that turns rent day
into rewards day. You’ll receive rewards just for
paying rent, including a $25 restaurant card, $30
local gift card, cash back and access to thousands
of exclusive deals all year round.. Get $5 every
month as an added bonus on the marketplace app as
well as other SURPRISE rewards! This experience
is completely free for you to use. Getting set up is
simple, because we already set up your account in the
system! Look out for an email inviting you to download
Piñata and activate your account. After that, you're
ready to start earning rewards and enjoying Piñata.
Extra bonus! Build your credit score! We understand
the importance of building credit history and
believe that responsible renters should get credit
for managing their rental payments. For every rent
payment on time, your credit score is boosted as we
send your rental payment history to all credit bureaus
(Equifax, Experian and Trans Union). Your credit
score can boost anywhere from 20 to 100 points in 6
months and will continue to increase every month!
If you are a Section 8 or housing voucher holder, you
are also eligible for the Rewards Program!
Signup is super simple! Send us the following via email
rewards@kettleandoak.com. Note that signup
has to be done by the primary tenant on the
lease.
- Your full name
- Your email address
- Your date of birth
- Your social security number
Once we confirm the above information in
our records, we will sign you up and you can
start getting rewards right away (restaurant
gift cards, Amazon gift cards and more)!
5 DIY PEST CONTROL TIPS
These tips can help you minimize
the number of bugs and pests you
encounter in and around your home.
1. Seal Gaps
Cracks and gaps in your home's
foundation are easy entryways for
critters. Use compound cement or caulk
to fill the cracks, holes and gaps. It is
also recommended to use fine steel wool
around any exterior gaps larger than the
size of your thumb to keep out mice. Pay
attention to cracks in the foundation,
roof, door frames, windows, utility
pipes, and tv/cable wires, which could
all contain small cracks which pest can
squeeze through to get inside your home.
2. Trim Vegetation
Vegetation like bushes and shrubs can
become a highway for insects like ants
and roaches. Tree limbs that are allowed
to over hang the structure can become
a hazard for carpenter ants and roaches,
while vines that are allowed to grow up
the structure are highways for carpenter
ants, various species of black ants, and
termites. Maintain a minimum clearance
of 12 inches between the structure and
vegetation. Spraying insecticide is a good
line of defense against insects, as it will
stop ants, box-elder bugs, Asian lady
beetles, stink bugs, bed bugs and other
invasive pests.
3. Replace Rotten Wood
Paint that is beginning to peel or crack
is a sign that moisture has begun to
intrude your wood. Try to figure out
the source of the moisture issue,
then scrape and repaint the area with
the proper exterior grade paint. If
the wood has begun to show signs
of decay, replace it. Soft wood can
become a breeding ground and habitat
for carpenter ants and termites.
4. Avoid standing water
To keep insects like ants, roaches, and
mosquitoes from breeding at faster
rates, empty wheel barrows, throw
away those black plastic planters your
plants arrived in, and refresh water in
bird baths every few days.
5. Maintain Garbage and Clutter
During the next several months, make
sure you seal all waste as air tight as
possible and take the trash bin to the
curb each week. If you compost, make
sure your compost bin is as far away
from the house as possible. Clean
debris from your yard and also clean
under decks, porches, basements and
behind shutters. Dust mites and bed
bugs like to live in close proximity to
you. These pests love to find shelter
in your bed, bedding, and clothing.
That’s why it is so important for you
to wash clothing, bed sheets, blankets,
quilts, towels, and other clothes three
to four times per month to eliminate
and reduce bed bugs and dust mites in
your home.
The landlord will only do TWO (2) pest treatments a year
(6 months apart). After that, it is the tenant's responsibility.
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K.O. NEWS
SEPTEMEBER 2020
PAYING RENT HAS
NEVER BEEN SO EASY
Your rent is due every 1st of the month. Rent
received after the 5th of the month will result in a
$25 late fee. If the rent is not received by the 10th
of the month, it will result in an automatic eviction
including reporting to court, sheriff, and credit
bureaus. Pay via one of the following:
PAY RENT.
CREATE TICKETS.
VIA OUR BUILDIUM APP
1) Recurring ACH (automatic bank
payment) - we need a void check and rent will
be automatically debited from your bank account
between the 2nd and 5th of each month. This will
keep your payments on time and you'll never have to
pay late fees.
Download via scanning those QR codes for Android (Google) or for Apple
iPhone or online at https://kettleandoak.managebuilding.com/
For your convenience, and to better serve all of our tenants, we offer
access to your account information 24 hours a day, from your desktop
or mobile device.
With our online resident site, you can:
• Pay rent online and view your payment history
• Set up automatic monthly payments
• Submit maintenance requests directly from your mobile device or
computer
• View and download important documents like your lease agreement
• And much more
2) Zelle, Chase Quickpay, PayPal, or
CashApp at kettleandoak@gmail.com.
3) eCheck (direct bank debit) or any credit
card via Buildium portal at https://kettleandoak.
managebuilding.com/
4) Retail CashPay at any CVS Pharmacy or
7-Eleven stores ($3.95 fee applies; contact us for
paycode if you don't have one already)
5) Money order or cashier's check payable to
"KETTLE & OAK" and mail to 1212 S. Naper Blvd, Ste
119-352, Naperville, IL 60540, USA
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Water is Precious. Use it wisely.
Water is one of the most important, if
not the most important, resource that
humans use. In Chicago the climate
varies greatly by location and time
of year, and at times water might be
scarce. Conserving water at home not
only helps save this precious resource,
but also helps the society save money.
Here are 5 simple ways to save water:
1. Fix leaky faucets, toilets,
appliances and sprinklers. Leaks
vary in amount, but they can account
for a lot of wasted water over time.
2. Turn off the water when
brushing your teeth. According
to the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA), this simple act may
save more than 200 gallons of water
in a single month.
3. Use less water when doing
laundry. Your washing machine can
swallow gallons of water, so make
sure you use it wisely. Wait until you
have enough clothing for a full load of
laundry before starting the washer.
If you need to wash a small load
separately, adjust the water level on
your machine accordingly.
4. Take a shower instead of a
bath, and take shorter showers.
As reported by the EPA, if you shower
for five minutes or less you will use
about 10 to 15 gallons of water.
Compare that number with baths,
which use up to 70 gallons of water. If
you do take a bath, try reusing some
of the water in your garden.
5. Purchase water-efficient
faucets, laundry washers,
toilets and dishwashers. If you
have the means to purchase these
yourself or are eligible for a program
that will help you, purchasing waterand
energy-efficient appliances can
save you not only on your water bill,
but also on your electricity bill.
INDOORS
WATER
CONSERVATION
1. Shorten
your shower
by 5 minutes.
Gallons saved
Per Day
2. Wash only
full loads
of laundry.
Gallons saved
Per Day
3. Fix leaky
toilets and
faucets.
Gallons saved
Per Day
4. Install high
efficiency
toilets.
Gallons saved
Per Day
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HOW TO CREATE
A WORK ORDER
Creating a work order is SUPER simple. Download
the Buildium app on your phone or visit
https://kettleandoak.managebuilding.com/
and login with your username and password. Search
for emails from “Buildium” in your Inbox to see
which email
address is
registered. If you do
not remember your password, click on the “Forgot
your password?
Request a new one” link and enter your email
address on the next page. You can also call us at
630-296-9660 or email office@kettleandoak.com
for a password reset.
Once you are logged in, create a new work order/
request and add as much details as possible.
Attach photos or videos if possible. Someone from
our office will contact you within 2 business days
to schedule a technician. If it is emergency, please
call 9-1-1 or call our office.
Get $50 for referring a friend!
We love our tenants. For every successful friend
or family member that you refer to us for a
rental unit, we will give you a $50 cash OR a
$50 Amazon Gift Card! That’s our way of saying
gracias for your trust and confidence in us. We
have the following units available for rental:
Please paste current list from
https://www.kettleandoak.com/rent
Call or text (773) 800-2968 to book an
appointment.
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K.O. NEWS
SEPTEMEBER 2020
First night in my new
bedroom. Thanks Kettle & Oak!"
Tiffany Coats, tenant
OUR COMMUNITY
Did you know?
Kettle & Oak has
distributed more
than 1,000 meals
in 2020 to the
needy and
homeless
Send us Your Photo at rewards@kettleandoak.com
and WIN A $25 AMAZON GIFT CARD!
Kettle & Oak
1212 South Naper Boulevard,
Ste 119-352 | NAPERVILLE, IL 60540
+1.630.296.9660
office@kettleandoak.com
www.kettleandoak.com