Managers Corner
Dear Residents, Spring is finally here!

We hope that every one of you had a wonderful holiday season! Thank you for your wonderful donations to the Toys for Tots & Lighthouse food drive. We would also like to thank everyone who participated in the balcony/patio contest and say ‘Congratulations’ to the winner!

As we head into spring we will once again be making improvements to the community throughout the year. Here is a sample of some of the community projects scheduled for 2007:

• Continuation of exterior building repairs
• Continuation of roof replacements, buildings 9, 8, and 19
• Sidewalk repairs
• Asphalt repairs including sealcoating and striping
• Carport painting
• Door painting

We look forward to another wonderful year with our residents!


Office Closed
Please be aware that the office will be closed on Memorial Day but the pool will be open for your enjoyment from 10:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m.


Early Bird Winner
Congratulations to the following Early Bird Winners!

December : Stillwell Residence
January : Rogers Residence
February : Johnson Residence

The Early Bird gets the cash in our community, and if you pay your rent on or before the 1st, we will enter you in our Early Bird drawing. Next month it could be you!


E-mail Address
We are still compiling our resident e-mail address list and would like to ask you to send an e-mail with your address to riveroaks@wmproperties.com. Thank you!


Thank you!
We are glad that you renewed your leases and have decided to stay with us for another terrific year. For those who are new to our community, we would like to welcome you home. We don’t think it will take long for you to realize that you’ve made great choices selecting River Oaks Apartments as your new home. As always, if there is anything more we can do to make your home more enjoyable, please let us know.


Referrals
Often the best way to find good fortune is through other people, so we’re looking for your best connections. River Oaks Apartments knows that you surround yourself with friends and family who are just as reliable and friendly as you, and we want them as residents. But there’s something in it for you too. For every person who mentions your name during his or her initial meeting and then goes on to sign a lease with us, we’ll give you $300.00. See, having connections does pay off!


Maintenance Corner
Have you ever been locked out of your apartment? Well, don’t worry. River Oaks Apartments has a 24-hour lockout service. All you have to do is contact the office during business hours, or dial 248-373-4488 after hours. Please be prepared to show identification and to pay a small fee.


DRAINS
Please remember to refrain from using liquid or foam drain cleaners in your sink, bathtub or shower. If you are experiencing slow drainage or having other problems with your tub or sink, please call our office. We will be more than happy to write up a work order so that maintenance can take care of the problem.


Social Gatherings
April 7th – Kids Easter Egg Hunt


Residents
Keep an eye out for flyers and e-mails regarding upcoming events.


Spring Cleaning
It’s spring cleaning time! A clutter-free balcony or patio improves the view from your home and from the street. Because we take a great deal of pride in our community, we would like to ask each of you to take a moment to make sure your balconies or patios are tidy. Your efforts help make this one of the most attractive communities around.


Rent Reminder
As we all know, rent is due on the 1st of every month. As a reminder, a late fee is charged if rent is not received by the 5th of the month. Rental payments can be made by dropping them off at the office any time or made on line with a credit or debit card at rentpayment.com. There is a night deposit box available outside the front door when the office is closed. Please be sure to put your full address on your check so it is credited towards the correct account. If you are having a 3rd party pay your rent please ask them to do so with a money order unless their name is listed on the lease agreement. Also, please note that envelopes are not needed when making your payment.