Nashville Apartment Rental

Nashville Numbers to Know

BellSouth Telephone              800.757.6500
Garbage Removal                  615.880.1000
Nashville Gas                         615.734.0665
Nashville Electric Service       615.736.6900  establish service

Nashville Electric Service       615-234-0000 emergency number
Metro Water                            615.862.4600
Metro Emergency                   911
Metro School District              615.259.INFO

Sign up to receive an email reminder from Metro Nashville Public Works. Email notifications can be sent to you, these can remind you of recycle pick up days, trash pick up or the brush pick up days. You can be alerted approximately one week before, then again the day before, each route is scheduled to begin. If you need more trash cans or recycle cans, or for more information about Nashville's trash collection program, you may call 880-1000 or visit www.nashville.gov/recycle/trash.htm.   

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Distinctive Nashville Rentals Contact Information

All rents are due on or before the 1st day of the month.  There is a grace period which expires on the 5th day of the month.   Any rents received after the 5th of the month will incur an automatic 10% penalty.   After 30 days your account will be sent to collections. Returned check fee $35.

We can arrange to have your rent or utilties auto deducted from your checkng account by ACH and we also accept credit card payments through Google Checkout..  Credit card payments will incur an additional 3% service charge (still less than the 10% late fee)   Email for more information.

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Mailing Address 

Distinctive Nashville Rentals PO 90617, Nashville, TN 37209

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Book Keeping inquiries

                             (615) 582-6937  Judy

                            RunyeonGroup@gmail.com

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Email   DistinctiveNashvilleRentals@gmail.com

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Maintenance      Fill out website maintenance form:

www.distinctivenashvillerentals.com/distinctive-nashville-rentals-maintenance-question-form

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Emergency #s 

                           (615) 714-5242    Linda Sue

                           (615) 578-0194   Ron

                           (615) 497-4689   Patrick

                           (615) 714-0588   Taylor

 

All   Maintenance requests (excluding emergencies), must be made in writing, preferably through our online form, or our Post Office Box if you do not have internet access.. 

(An emergency is any situation which causes a potentially immediate danger to an individual or the property.  The best examples are fire and flooding, but any situation which has the ability to endanger life or property is considered an emergency.)

Please remember to submit your non-emergent maintenance requests through the online form here on our website.  This form ensures that your request reaches everyone on staff at the same time and will make it much easier for us to ensure the completion of your request.   

If you do not have internet access, you may call or text 615-714-5242, but you MUST also submit your request in writing to our PO box.
 
Our goal is to respond to you within 24 hours and to resolve your issues as quickly as possible.     We rely on your feedback to let us know that your home is being properly maintained.

·       Per lease agreements, air filters must be changed monthly.  If you do not know where your filter is located and/or how to change it, please call the office and we will send someone to show you.

·       Per lease agreements, 60-days notice is required if you plan to vacate the premises at the end of your lease term.  Please notify the office in writing as soon as possible if you do not plan to renew.  Other wise your teancy goes month to month with a 60 day notice still required.

·       If outside temps fall below 20*F for more than a few hours, open cabinet doors and let the cold water in all your faucets run a thin stream overnight to prevent pipes freezing and bursting.  .

·       We MUST to have current contact info for you.  If your phone or email changes, please let us know ASAP

 

Cold weather precautions and money/energy saving tips

Posted December 23rd, 2008 by lindasue

As we can all see from our electric and/or gas bills, the cost of energy has skyrocketed.    The  thermostat at our home was kept between 64-67 in December, we closed curtains at night, opened them on sunny days and we still had a $315 bill.   This month we have backed the temp down to 62 during the day and 60 at night and we are taking other steps like unplugging any charger or appliance that is not in use - including computers, stereo, tv, phone chargers, etc...   A charger plugged into an outlet still draws power even if there is nothing plugged into it. 

Visit this website and watch the film for more great ideas on how to save  http://www.kilowattours.org/    The film is great and they offer great tips for saving energy and money. 

Here are a couple quick reminders about precautions that MUST be taken to your properties when the temperature falls below 20*  and precautions that can be taken to keep your heating bills as low as possible:
 
If outside temperatures stay below 20* for more than a few hours, and you live in one of our historic homes, please open cabinet doors and let the water in all your faucets run a thin stream to prevent pipes from freezing and/or bursting.   We have insulated but precaution is best.   We did have several busted pipes this past cold spell. 
 
Per leases, tenants are responsible for any damages caused by frozen and/or burst pipes if the damage could have been prevented.
 
Also, as the temperatures get and stay colder, you may need to take extra precautions to keep your house warm and heating bills down.  Many of you may notice that your energy bills have increased significantly.  This does not necessarily mean that there is something wrong with your property or that your heating system is not working properly.  Nashville Electric Service has increased their rates significantly; approximately 15% which equates to $12-$15 per 1,000 kilowatt hours of electricity used.  Following are many tips that can help you keep your heating bills down:
 
  •  Put on your favorite sweater and set your thermostats between 65 and 68 degrees during the winter. For sleep hours, set the temperature at least 5 degrees lower and add a cozy blanket to your bed. When away from home for more than a few hours, set your thermostat at 58 degrees. (Warmer temperatures are recommended for homes with ill or elderly persons or infants).  Do not utrn your heat off when you go out of town as this could cause your water pipes to freeze and burst.
  • Adjust vents to keep specific rooms of your home at a desired temperature. Heat rises, so you may want to partially close upstairs vents.
  • Close vents and doors in unused rooms.
  • Use draperies, awnings, blinds or shutters on all windows to slow the loss of heat through the glass. In winter, keep window coverings open on sunny days to let the sun's warmth in and close them at night to insulate against cold, outside air.
  • Rearrange furniture by placing it against inside walls - you're less likely to feel cool drafts if you're not sitting next to the outside walls.
  • Avoid blocking heating vents and air returns with furniture, draperies or carpet.
  • A humidifier - either on your furnace or as a separate unit - can help control heating costs. You'll feel warmer in moist air, so you can set your thermostat lower.
If your property does not have central heat, please read the attached "Eight Safety Reminders for Space Heaters".
 
Eight Safety Reminders for Space Heaters
Electric space heaters are great for providing additional heat this time of year. But, they can also pose a fire hazard if not used properly.
1. Use heaters on the floor. Never place it on furniture, since it might fall and result in a fire or shock hazard.
2. Do not use heaters in wet or moist places, such as a bathroom, unless certified for that purpose.
3. Don't hide cords under rugs or carpet. It could cause the cord to overheat.
4. Avoid an extension cord unless absolutely necessary. Using a light-duty, household extension cord with a high-wattage appliance can start a fire.
5. Make sure the plug fits snugly in the outlet. Since heaters draw lots of power, the cord and plug may feel warm. If it feels hot, unplug the heater and have a qualified repairman check for any problem.
6. Never leave a space heater on when you go to sleep or leave the area.
7. Place your heater at least three feet away from objects such as bedding, furniture and drapes that could catch on fire.
8. Select a heater that is the correct size for the area you want to heat. The wrong size may not be an efficient use of energy
 

Neighborhood Watch

Posted January 15th, 2009 by lindasue

What is Neighborhood Watch?

Police Departments across the country are learning that community participation in anti-crime programs is essential. One of the most effective ways to promote citizen interaction with police is the sharing of information. Citizen groups determine specific needs or problems and then share this information with local police. The police then act on this information and report back to the group on their progress. This program also works when the police go to public groups and organizations and make them aware of specific criminal activities or the needs of the police department.

The Neighborhood Watch concept is designed to target specific geographical areas and to assist citizens in these areas to;

  • Establish an organizational structure and create an information sharing network.
  • Help to introduce neighbors and create social ties that will help them work together.
  • Allow police to train citizens on how to be proactive by preventing crime and how to recognize and report criminal activities.
  • Access information and assistance from police and other Government agencies that can help to improve living conditions.
  • Provide the community with a strong unified voice to inform community leaders on programs and actions that the "people" support.

Neighborhood watch cannot only be utilized as a strong tool to fight crime, it is also a strong social organization. It can also be utilized to enact other projects such as Community Clean Up, Bus Stop Safety Watch for children and locating and assisting citizens with special needs.

Neighborhood Watch is not a vigilante organization! It promotes awareness techniques and reporting crime not physical confrontation of criminals.

Police Non-emergency phone
862-8600

Burglary

Posted January 15th, 2009 by lindasue

If you arrive at your home or business and feel that it has been burglarized, DO NOT ENTER, but go to another location and call the police. Let the police search the property to make sure that no suspect is still present. Upon entering your home or business, do not touch things unnecessarily as you may disturb or destroy fingerprint and other evidence. Inform the police of anything that has been moved from its original position so that it can be checked for prints. Notify the police if you find anything that is not yours that may have been left behind by the burglar such as tools, clothing, etc. (Driver's licenses and other identification have been left behind by burglars before!)

Be prepared to provide the police with serial numbers and a complete description of all missing property. Tell the police if you have engraved any of the items with your driver's license or other personalized number.

here is a link to an online form to list your belongings

http://www.police.nashville.org/safety/opid_form.htm

Remember that the Metro Nashville Police Department is there to support you. We appreciate your help.

The telephone number of the Burglary Unit is (615) 862-7572 .

Crime prevention

Posted January 15th, 2009 by lindasue

We are taking additional steps to increase the safety of our homes and are asking for your assistance.    You will soon notice No Trespassing signs in your yards.   These must be in place for the Trespassing Waivers we are filing for each of our homes.   This waiver is filed with the police and gives them permission to question and  take in anyone who is loitering around our properties if they cannot prove that they either live there or have legitimate business being there.

As always, please report any non-emergency criminal activity you witness or discover to (615) 862-8600.

Please let us know if you need additional outside lighting or shrubbery trimmed.

  • In parking lots, always be aware of your surroundings
  • Don't display large sums of cash. Use credit cards and personal checks whenever possible.
  • Always have your car keys in your hand when walking in parking areas.
  • When possible, take walks or run with a friend or spouse.
  • Most malls provide security personnel to escort you to your vehicle. Don't be ashamed to ask!!
  • Never leave valuables in plain view inside your vehicle. This is what many criminals look for, an easy target.
  • Always scan the parking lot or the street around your house for suspicious persons or vehicles before you park and exit your vehicle.
  • Report all suspicious persons and vehicles to Metro Police and your neighborhood watch or association immediately.

Neighborhood associations and neighborhood watches are essential to a safe neighborhood.   Please consider joining your neighborhood watch or association and reporting any suspicious persons, vehicles or activity.   They will share your info with your nieghbors as well as pass it along to the police.

For Sylvan Heights, contact:
Svetlana Stepanovic
svetstep@yahoo.com
615-498-4544

http://www.sylvanheights.org/

http://www.sylvanheights.org/watch.cfm

http://www.sylvanpark.org/

EMAIL 

http://www.neighborhoodlink.com/nashville/sylvanpark/


Please take an active interest in any persons hanging around alleyways or houses where they appear not to belong, or who act uncomfortable when seen. All non-emergency situations like this should be reported to 862-8600 (emergency situations should of course be reported to 911).

Our experience is that the Metro police respond quickly to reports of suspicious activity. If you have a different experience, your Sylvan Park Neighborhood Watch would appreciate hearing about it at 780-1199. Of course, we'd also like to hear of exceptional performance as well.

We appreciate and need your help in keeping Sylvan Park a great place to live.

BOLO Program

Sylvan Park was one of the first neighborhoods to become involved in the Be On the LookOut program sponsored by the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department.

Several residents of Sylvan Park have been through police training sessions and have been issued official BOLO identification cards, magnetic car signs, hats and jackets. They were also issued special cell phones that can only call the two police numbers (911 and 862-8600).

These residents now patrol the Sylvan Park area at different hours of the day and night, to report situations warranting further attention. They do not attempt to apprehend or arrest anyone.

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Sylvan Park BOLO Patrol, contact Doug Eckert at , or attend a Sylvan Park Neighborhood Association meeting at Cohn Adult Learning Center, held the second Monday night of every month at 7 p.m.
How and where can I report street drug (or gambling, narcotics, prescription drug fraud, or other vice) activity?

There are several things you can do:

To report narcotic and street prostitution, you can call the police precinct in which the activity is occurring:

 Central: 862-7611
 East: 862-7600
 Hermitage: 880-1776
 North: 862-4410
 South: 862-7744
 West: 862-7747

Crime Stoppers Gang Hot-Line

In 1999, the Gang Hot-Line was established to enable citizens to call in and report gang activity or information on gang members. Callers will remain anonymous to prevent any fear from retaliation. All information will be given a file number, and the same file number will be used on any related additional information from a caller.

A special telephone line has been installed in the Metro Police Department for citizens to call and report gang information, the Gang Hot-Line, 862-GANG (862-4264). It will be manned between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Operation Identification

What is Operation Identification?
Operation Identification is a theft prevention program that involves marking property with an identifying number to alert thieves that all valuables in the home are marked for identification purposes. Operation Identification is an excellent community project which promotes neighborhood cooperation and citizen awareness of crime prevention strategies.
Why is it important for me to participate in OP ID?
When an item is recovered by the police department every effort is made to locate the owner. In many situations this is attempted primarily by checking the item for identifying marks and checking the serial number in the computer to determine if the item has been reported stolen. When an owner reports an item stolen to the police and he does not have the serial number(s), the item will not be traceable via the serial number to the owner. However, if an owner has the serial number of the stolen item and this number is checked in the computer by law enforcement officers, this item will show up as a stolen item with owner information. This will allow us to return items to their rightful owners and aid in the prosecution of defendants.
How can I participate?
Four (4) Police Precincts and Ten (10) local libraries in Davidson Co. will allow you to check out an engraver, free of charge, for the purpose of identifying and marking your personal property. This would be a great opportunity for organized neighborhood watches and other groups to share the engraver with its members. Practice using the tool and then engrave property with your Driver's License number followed by the appropriate State abbreviation. XXXXXXXX TN (Where the X's are your driver's license Number)

(Example--TN. for Tennessee) Another way is to use your last name and then your postal zip code (ChongXXXXX-XXXX). You can add your zip code (or the nine digit extended zip code) so you won't be giving out any private information. (This tip comes from Lieutenant Charles Chong with the Honolulu Police Department). Some valuables such as jewelry, antiques, furs, and silverware cannot be engraved without reducing their value and should be photographed or videotaped. Don't wait until you become a victim to protect yourself. Engraving your property should be in addition to keeping a record of serial numbers and model numbers.

Engraving pens are available for checkout (like library books) at the following locations:

Police Precinct Stations
  • South Police Precinct - 5101 Harding Place
  • East Police Precinct - 936 E. Trinity Lane
  • West Police Precinct - 6730 Charlotte Pike
  • Central Police Precinct - 310 1st Avenue South
Metro Nashville Public Libraries
  • Main Library-225 Polk Avenue
  • Bellevue Library-650 Colice Jeanne Road
  • Edgehill Library-1409 12th Avenue South
  • Donelson Library-2315 Lebanon Road
  • Green Hills Library-3801 Green Hills Village Drive
  • Inglewood Library-4312 Gallatin Road
  • Lobby Center Library-2301 Metro Center Boulevard
  • Madison Library-501 Heritage Drive
  • Southeast Library-2325 Hickory Highlands Drive
  • Thompson Lane Library-380 Thompson Lane

Which items should I Mark?
Anything of value that a thief could carry away except guns or items that will be reduced in value -- write down serial numbers on those items. Many items like jewelry will have an inscription like, "To Martha With all My Love" - that is listed as a OAN (Owner Applied Number) and is just as good as a serial number in many instances. Make sure that is listed on any report taken.

  • Bicycles, Radios, Cameras, Televisions, Binoculars, VCR, Watches, Stereos
  • Hand and Power Tools, Computers, Gardening Tools, Typewriters
  • Kitchen Appliances, Musical Instruments, Sports Equipment

In addition to engraving your property, it is extremely important for you to keep a written inventory. This should include Model numbers, Serial numbers, and a complete description of the item.

Write down the serial numbers of any and every firearm you own. You can get it back if it's stolen if you record the serial numbers, model and brand name. Smith & Wesson Model 3903 - 9mm serial number 15R45678 for example. Everything electronic - VCRs, Computers, Monitors, Cameras, Radios and the like. Engrave numbers on power tools as they may have non-unique numbers. Take the manuals and registration cards when you buy something and put everyone in the same box or bag in one closet - in one place. When items are stolen - make SURE the officer or Teleserve operator gets the serial numbers. You can get your property back if recovered if you have this proof. Police will arrest persons trying to sell your valuables and you will get them returned.
IDENTIFY YOUR PROPERTY
One of the best ways that you can assist the police in recovering your stolen property is by keeping records. Record this information on a property record sheet which is provided. Be sure and use additional sheets if necessary.
WHAT IF YOUR PROPERTY IS STOLEN?
Contact the Police Department at 862-8600. Be prepared to provide the police with the serial and model numbers along with descriptions of your property. Every year police recover hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of stolen goods. Often the owners have no proof that the property is theirs. A record of your property will solve this problem.

Print out the Record of Valuable Property form, fill it in and store it in a safe place. You will have a good chance to find your recovered property if your property is ever stolen.