Courtside Condominiums

baby it's cold outside...

2009-12-18T11:45:00.000-08:00

When winter weather hits and the temperature starts to drop outside, the temperatures can drop inside as well. Use these tips to prepare for your apartment for winter and you will be able to protect yourself and your apartment from the chill.

Before you make any major changes to your apartment, however, read your lease and talk to your apartment property manager to manager to make sure you are not breaking any apartment community regulations.

Reverse ceiling fans

Running your ceiling fan in reverse in your apartment can keep you more comfortable in winter weather. Since hot air rises, your ceiling fan can push that warmer air back down onto you. Just flip the switch on your ceiling fan. If it’s in reverse, you’ll see the blades going counterclockwise when you look up at it.

Help your heating system

You can help your heating system to work more efficiently by wrapping your hot water heater in a special blanket. Available at home improvement stores, hot water heater blankets run about $15 and insulate a heater to be more efficient — that’s a pretty big deal considering that nearly 14 percent of your energy costs go towards providing hot water.

Prep for zone heating

Think about where you spend the most time in your apartment, and purchase heaters to keep those areas comfortable. Those zone heating gadgets could include an electric blanket, a space heater, or a towel warmer — any device that allows you to use heat as you need it, where you need it instead of wasting energy to warm your whole apartment.

Close off infrequently used areas

Why should your laundry room have to be as toasty as your living room? Keep infrequently used rooms and closets closed off during winter weather so that your space heaters can work more efficiently.
Insulate windowsFor around $15, a window insulation kit uses shrink-wrap plastic sheeting to seal off drafts. The investment could end up saving you money during the cold winter. If your windows are older, consider getting heavy curtains. Just adding heavy drapery around your windows also cuts heating costs.

Have maintenance plug up gaps

Windows aren’t the only drafty places in your pad. Check for cracks and gaps outside your apartment near windows and inside by outlets and doors. Call maintenance and have them use caulk to plug up these leaks. You can also purchase door draft stoppers to stop cold air from seeping in through cracks.

Set the thermostat

If you’ve got a programmable thermostat, prepare for winter by setting it to heat your home only during the hours you’re there. It’s much cheaper to turn the thermostat down during the day when you’re at work and back up when you get home rather than keeping your apartment warm 24/7.
Turning the thermostat down just three degrees can save you money. That’s why utility companies recommend setting your thermostat to 68 degrees. Even if you don’t have a programmable thermostat, you can still save money by adjusting your thermostat manually each day.

Check smoke detectors

Check your smoke detectors when you prepare for winter. While you’re at it, make sure you fire extinguisher still works too. Winter weather brings a lot of indoor fire hazards, so checking these devices now is a good idea.

Winterize yourself

When it’s cold outside, dress appropriately for the weather. Get the right indoor garb for winter weather: sweat pants, slippers, warm pajamas, a blanket for the couch. Instead of turning up your thermostat, make yourself more comfortable with warm clothing.
Just a few small, inexpensive changes can you comfy — and keep you in the black — this winter.

2009-12-01T15:26:00.000-08:00

The clubhouse is decked out in all it's Christmas glory!!
For the full month of December we will have fun holiday movies playing in the clubhouse during office hours.

The list of movies include

Muppet Christmas Carol
Santa Claus the move
Miracle on 34th Street *The old one, which is so much better!*
A Charlie Brown Christmas
Elf
A Christmas Story
The Polar Express

Please come any time and enjoy the fun!
Happy Holidays- From the College Terrace Team!

Now on Twitter!!!

2009-09-21T12:06:00.000-07:00

You can now follow the UVU Recs on twitter at CourtsideREC. Follow them and stay updated with your UVU Recs there!

September UVU activities

2009-09-03T09:22:00.000-07:00

Look at all the fun activities going on at UVU this month!!

4 Friday Volleyball Kick-Off
Outside the Activity Center
7:00 PM- 8:00 PM
Activities-MAWL

8 Tuesday Club President Meeting
SC 206c
5:00 PM- 6:00 PM
UV Clubs

8-18 Mon-Fri UVUSA Campaign
Artwall, Hall of Flags, PE Hallway (just 1 Table)
10:00 AM- 2:00 PM
UVUSA

9-10 Wed-Thur Club Rush
Courtyard, Hall of Flags, PE Hallway
10:00 AM- 3:00 PM
UV Clubs

9 Wednesday Movie Night/Rudy
Courtyard, Ballroom
9:00 PM -11:30 PM
Actvities - Senate
Beka/Andrew

10 Thursday Fall Carnival
Baseball Field, Tennis Courts, McKay Outside
5:00 PM- 10:00 PM
Activities

10 Thursday Camp Challenge
Courtyard, Centre Stage(weather back-up)
10:00 AM- 3:00 PM
OAC

10 Thursday Speaker
Ballroom
12:00 PM-2:00 PM
Senate

10 Thursday Speaker-Lunch
SC 206 cb
1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Senate

11 Friday Volleyball Tailgate
Outside the Activity Center
6:00 PM-7:00 PM
Activities-MAWL

12 Saturday UVU Dance Team Practice
Ballroom
7:00 AM-10:00 AM
Spirit Squad

14 Monday Jon Schmidt
Ragan

15 Tuesday Cultural Awareness
Art Wall
11:00 AM-2:00 PM
Independent

15 Tuesday Club Night
SC 206 ABCGH, SC 214, SC 213 AB, Centre Stage, Ballroom
4:00 PM-11:00 PM
UV Clubs

16-17 Wed-Thur Volunteer Service Fair
Hall of Flags, PE Hallway
9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Service

17 Thursday Constitution Day
Courtyard, Centre Stage
9:00 AM-3:00 PM
Independent

17 Thursday Date Night
Ballroom
7:00 PM-10:00 PM
Activities

22 Tuesday Club President Meeting
SC 206c
5:00 PM-6:00 PM
UV Clubs

23 Wednesday Senate Debate
Ragan
1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Senate

25 Friday NASPA Conference
Ballroom, Courtyard, SC 206abcgh, SC213ab, SC214, Commons, Centre Stage

25 Friday Murdery Mystery Dinner
Ballroom
7:00 PM-10:00 PM
Activities

26 Saturday Club Conference
Ballroom, Centre Stage, SC 206abcgh, SC 213ab, SC 214
9:00 AM-12:30 PM
UV Clubs

29-1 Tue-Thur UVU's Got Talent Auditions
Centre Stage
11:00 AM-1:00 PM
Activties

*If you would like more infromation please contract our REC's that are in apartment 506 and 1241

Meet and Greet and Eat

2009-09-02T13:20:00.000-07:00

Hey Hey Hey!!!

Everyone come out on Friday September 4, 2009 to meet our UVU recs. You can also come and meet some of your neighbors. This meet and greet will be held from 7 pm- 8 pm in the clubhouse. The UVU recs hope to see all of you there so they can get acquainted with you. There will also be subway sandwiches provided during the activity. See ya all then!

Mstar

2009-09-02T13:14:00.000-07:00

Many of you have been experiencing technical difficulties with your cable. MSTAR has notified us that you have been receiving more channels then what our contract is set up for. We provide basic cable. If you would like to receive more channels then what is offered by us you may contact MSTAR for an upgraded package. This will cost extra money on your part. MSTARs number is 877-618-2763.

Courtside Tenants

2009-08-27T08:28:00.000-07:00

Attention All Tenants in SOUTH COURT:

Simplex Grinnell will be testing the fire alarms again to make sure they are in proper working order on Friday, August 28, 2009 beginning at 11:00am. It is expected that they will be testing for about two hours.

Please do not be alarmed, this is only a test!

They may need to go to each apartment to make sure the system is working in each individual apartment. You do not have to be present.

Thank you
Courtside management

Fire alarms at Courtside

2009-08-21T14:37:00.000-07:00

Attention All COURTSIDE tenants:
We had a new fire alarm system installed last week and we need to test it.

Simplex Grinnell will be testing the alarms to make sure they are in proper working order on Monday, August 24, 2009 beginning at 11:00am. It is expected that they will be testing for about two hours.

Please do not be alarmed, this is only a test!

They will go to each apartment to make sure the system is working in each individual apartment. You do not have to be present.

Thank you
Courtside management

Costco

2009-08-03T15:02:00.000-07:00

You are invited to a Costco special reception

They will be here August 10th-11th from 1:00pm-4:00 pm in the clubhouse.

Refreshments will be served!

More Seven Peak Water Party Updates

2009-07-27T12:46:00.000-07:00

Come have fun with us at Seven Peaks!

WHEN: Friday, July 31st 4:00PM - 8:00PM
WHERE: Seven Peaks Water Park in Provo
WHO: All Current and Future Tenants in good standing

FREE ADMISSION, TUBES, PARKING, FOOD AND FREE ADMISSION TO THE POOL PARTY AT 9PM FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO MAKE IT AN ALL NIGHTER!

GAMES & DRAWINGS from 8:00 to 9:00 on the lawn in front of the ice arena

Come to the leasing office on Monday, July 27th and pick up your tickets (we will have tickets there all week if you can't make it in on Monday, but we're hoping to get a good count by Tuesday of how many will be attending).

SEVENPEAK WATER PARTY

2009-07-22T10:27:00.000-07:00

Come Join us at Sevenpeaks Water Park!

When: Friday July 31, 2009

Time: 4:00pm- 8:00 PM

Who: All Tenants, Current and Future!

What: Come Join us for fun in the sun at Sevenpeaks water park! There will be free food, drinks, and tube rentals.

Can't wait to see you there!

*More information will follow, Please keep checking back.

* Let your neighbors know about the fun!

2009-05-28T12:15:00.000-07:00

YEAH WE HAVE STORAGE UNITS TO RENT!

We are really excited to announce that we have 17 storage unit ready to rent out as of today! Because we only have a limited amount of units available they will be rented out on a first come first serve basis. Rent for a storage unit will begin at $35 a month!
We recommend that if you do rent out a storage unit that you purchase pallets to put on the floor to protect your belongings and also use a pad lock.
If you are interested please come to the office and sign a storage unit rental agreement today!

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CLEANING SERVICES

Are you sick of cleaning? If so, you will be happy to know that we will be offering a cleaning service for our tenants. We will provide weekly cleaning of all common areas. Cleaning will be limited to common areas and will not include picking up of personal items. The great news is that you will be guaranteed of passing all cleaning inspections while enrolled in this program. It's a monthly cost of $50, please let us know if you are interested and we will put you on our cleaning schedule.

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MSTAR CABLE

For those of you that haven't received the new cable equipment we do have few boxes here in the office that you can come and pick up. We will need all of your old equipment including your remote and power cords.

If you are still having difficulty receiving cable please call Mstar at 877-678-2763.

There will be no rent deductions because of cable issues.

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Renters Insurance

Not really sure why you would need renters insurance? Many renters are shocked to find out their apartment complex's insurance only covers structural damage to the building. That means if you don't have renters insurance, any damage to your personal belongings will not be covered. That's why all renters should get renters insurance. Policies vary, but many cover direct physical loss to personal property if damaged by:
Fire
Lightning
Windstorm
Hail
Riot or civil commotion
Smoke
Vandalism or malicious mischief
Theft
Falling objects
Weight of ice, snow or sleet
Accidental discharge or overflow of water or steam
Sudden accidental tearing, cracking or burning of certain appliances or water heating systems
Freezing of certain systems or appliances
Sudden and accidental damage from artificially generated electric current
Volcanic eruption

MSN Money has a great article on the basics of renters insurance. You should take a look at it if you are a renter. You can find out the benefits of renters insurance as well as tips on how to keep your premium low.

Renter's insurance has additional benefits that might not immediately come to mind.

For example, Liability protection is also standard with most renter's policies. This means that if someone in your apartment slips and falls, you're covered for any costs, up to your liability limit. And if this person should choose to sue you, you're covered for what they win in a court judgment up to your policy's limit, along with legal expenses, too, because, your insurance company agrees to defend you under your liability protection provision.

Thanks for being Awesome Tenants!

2009-05-27T12:44:00.000-07:00

Congrats Brandie for winning our iPod Touch!

Thank you to everyone else that also took the time to fill out one of the SatisFacts surveys on our service. We are always looking for what areas we need to improve on! Please feel free to come into our office and let us know if you have any concerns.

2009-05-06T17:47:00.000-07:00

We apologize for all of the confusion with the cable boxes.

We do not have the new cable boxes in the office. The cable company, Mstar, has been out delivering new cable boxes to all of the individual apartments. We are not too sure how long it will take them to reach all of the apartments.

We understand that not all of the channels are coming through and you can call Mstar at 1-877-678-2763.

We do know the following:

- Once it is plugged in, DO NOT unplug it. It will stop working all together after it is unplugged.

- There are activation codes:

Green Briar: 1025

Courtside: 1024

Hopefully this will be taken care of as soon as possible. If we find out anything new, we will let you know. Again, we apologize for all of the confusion and headache.

Thank you so much for being great and understanding tenants!

-Jess and Jenn

Karaoke Night

2009-03-31T10:56:00.000-07:00

We are having a Karaoke night Thursday April 9th at 6:30pm here at the Courtside clubhouse!

Come take a break from your studies and sing your heart out! Everyone should bring a friend, something to snack on, and something comfy to sit on!

Hope to see you there!!

Cleaning Checks for South Court

2009-03-17T10:49:00.000-07:00

Cleaning Checks for South Court will be Monday March 23, 2009 from 12:00 to 5:00 pm.
Please make sure your apartment is clean and ready for inspection.

Rechecks will be on Friday March 27, 2009. If your apartment does not pass inspection, you will be charged a $5.00 re-inspection fee which will be due immediately.

Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions or concerns. feel free to contact us.

-Courtside-

Paying your rent has never been so easy!

2009-03-05T11:22:00.001-08:00

Hopefully we have all the bugs out and you all will be able to pay rent online now.

1. Go to our website http://www.courtsideapts.com/

2. Select "Pay Rent" on right hand side of page

3. select "Register" and follow the online prompts

24/7 phone payments

It's as easy as dialing 1-877-390-7368 and select option 1. PSN's automated system will walk you through your rent payment. *first time callers must speak to a live representative to get activated for the automated phone payment system. Customer Service hours M-F 8:00 am- 5:00 pm CST

Automatic Withdrawal

You can set up automatic withdrawal so that your rent is automatically withdrawn from your account. Go to http://www.courtsideapts.com/ or contact a PSN representative at 1-877-390-7368 to get set up and never be late again.

*There is a small fee associated with these services.

Drop Box

2009-02-27T09:28:00.000-08:00

We moved the drop box down to the clubhouse, it's now on the north wall. Please remember to write your name and apartment number clearly on your check so we will know what account it belongs to.

Change of Plans

2009-02-18T08:33:00.000-08:00

Cleaning checks for north court will be on the 19th and re-checks will still be held on the 20th.

Thanks!

Cleaning Inspections....

2009-02-13T14:58:00.000-08:00

North Court (apartments 411-466) are having their cleaning checks on February 17, 2009.

TIME: Between 12:00 pm and 5:00 pm
Please make sure your apartment is clean and available to Management during the specified times.

Apartment Re-Checks will be Friday February 20, 2009. If your apartment does not pass inspection, you will be charged a $5.00 re-inspection fee which will be due immediately.

Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact us.
Sincerely,
Courtside/Greenbriar Management
801-221-1600

Welcome

2008-12-30T10:36:00.000-08:00

Welcome to our Blog! We are excited that we will be able to stay in touch with our residents a little bit easier from here on out.
We would like this blog to replace our monthly newsletter so please get in the habit of checking the blog weekly for updates.

Please feel free to leave comments! *we will not accept vulgar or inappropriate comments*

Thanks for being such awesome Tenants!

Jessica and Mallory

Courtside Condominiums

baby it's cold outside...

Now on Twitter!!!

September UVU activities

Meet and Greet and Eat

Mstar

Courtside Tenants

Fire alarms at Courtside

Costco

More Seven Peak Water Party Updates

SEVENPEAK WATER PARTY

Newsletter

Karaoke Night

Cleaning Checks for South Court

Paying your rent has never been so easy!

Drop Box

Change of Plans

Cleaning Inspections....

Welcome