Honeywell TH115-AF-GA User manual

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WELCOME TO ASTER FIELDS!
ThisapartmentcomplexhasbeenintheFabosfamilysince1970.We strivetomakeyou
comfortable and serve you well. Please use this handbook as a convenient shortcut to many
questions you may have about living here.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS 2
MAP OF ASTER FIELDS 3
CONTACT 4
MOVING IN 5
MOVING OUT 6
APARTMENT MAINTENANCE 8
INDOOR SAFETY 10
OUTDOOR LIVING 11
COMMON AREAS 11
THE DIRTY DOZEN—BE AWARE AND BEWARE OF THESE LEASE VIOLATIONS 15
GUESTS AND VISITORS 16
LOCAL/REGIONAL INFO 17
THERMOSTAT INSTRUCTIONS 18
Updated: 4/29/20

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ASTER FIELDS
APARMENT COMPLEX
NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS

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CONTACT
Property Management Company
For all issues, including but not limited to, rent, lease renewal, maintenance, or
safety concerns, to follow up on a maintenance request, or to report a problem at the
apartment complex. Call during Business Hours (8:30 am-4:30 pm).
Kendrick Property Management (KPM)
Office phone: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
PO Box 3220
437 Main St.
Amherst, MA 01004
Emergencies during after-hours –Fire, Water leak & loss of heat.
Emergency phone: [phone]
Your Address at Aster Fields
Your Unit Number (e.g. #12, B-5)
80 Barrett St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Help Us Keep in Contact with You
Please ensure that we have your most current email and your work, home, and cell
phone numbers so we can reach you quickly if necessary.

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MOVING IN
We hope you have a great living experience at Aster Fields!
Here are a few pointers to help you get started.
Keys
You will get a set of keys to your unit’s lock. Do not change, alter, or add door locks without
permission. Getting locked out can be costly. See your lease for instructions on what to do.
Set up your Electric Service
YourdefaultelectricsupplierisNationalGrid.Telephone:[phone]forserviceinEnglish&
Española.
WARNING:Bewareofsigningelectricitysupplycontractswithanyothercompany.Theymayoffera
sweet dealbut read the fine print! Once the original contract expires, your rates may go up a lot.
Fuel Assistance: To apply for Fuel Assistance, visit
- http://www.communityaction.us/fuel-assistance.html (or call 413-774-2310).
Itmay take severalhours tocomplete theapplicationprocess, butif you qualify,you couldget
hundreds of dollars in fuel assistance this winter and save hundreds more on your electric bill
for the whole year.
Set up your Internet/Cable service
If you are interested in getting a cable or internet service, Northampton has two main wired providers.
- Verizon High SpeedInternet
- XFINITY from Comcast
Set up automatic rent payment
Ifyouwishtopayrentbydirectdebit,gotoasterfields.org/residentstoprintthe“RecurringPayment
Authorization Form.” Fill it out and attach a voided check, and mail to KPM. Pleasecontinuetopay
yourrentwith acheck or money order until you receive confirmation from KPMthat your account is set
up for direct debit.
Forms
Allresident forms, as well as information covering avariety of thingrelatedto residentliving,
(including parking, pets, and recycling information), can be found at asterfields.org/residents.
Lease
Yourlease orrentalagreementis a legallybindingcontract,so keepitaccessible andwith yourother
important papers--we recommend keeping it in this binder! Please know all the rules, specifically
Section14 (“ResidentWill”)and Section15(“ResidentWillNot”).We willreferto yourleasemultiple
times in thesepages.
Meet and greet
Please try to meet your neighbors. You never know when you will need to borrow an egg or whether
you may have an emergency.

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MOVING OUT
We never like to say goodbye to our Residents! However, we understand it may be necessary
sometime in thefuture.
Important Steps
- Write a note to the KPM office one full month before your lease is up: either email it to
[e-mail] or mail to P.O. Box 3220, Amherst, MA, 01004.
- Pay all rent, late charges, returned check charges, and all other miscellaneous charges.
- Removeall personalpropertyfrom apartmentand storage area, including any bulky items (see
Trash& Recycling).Any personal belongings left behind after return of keyswill bedisposed of
at our discretion.
- Remove all trash and place it in the proper trash containers. If trash does not fit into the trash
containers, contact the Property Manager for assistance. Again, please see refer to the
“COMMONAREAS/Trash& Recycling”section foradditional guidelines onwhatyou can throw
away.
- Set an inspection appointmentwith our Property Manager toreview yourvacated apartment
and sign the final Move Out Statement of Condition form (along with the Property Manager).
- Return all keys.
- The security deposit refund or a list of charges will be mailed to your forwarding address.
Cleaning Instructions
To ensure that you will not be charged fees upon move out, please use the following guidelines:
Dishwasher
- Empty dishwasher and run through one cycle (do not leave unattended).
Stove
- Lift top of stove and clean inside.
- Clean panel, top, sides and doors.
- Clean inside of oven
- Clean broiler pans and bottom drawer (if applicable)
- Clean vent hood, wash out filter
Refrigerator
- Wash shelves, butter dish, drawers, doors, sides and freezer with soft cleanser
- Empty ice trays, rinse out and place back in freezer
- Turn dial on refrigerator and freezer to warmest setting after cleaning
Floors, cabinets, walls, faucets, sinks, counters
- Clean all linoleum and laminate floors with soap & water.
- Completely empty and wipe out cabinets; remove all shelf/contact paper
- Wipe down fronts and sides of cabinets
- Clean walls behind stove and sink with all-purpose cleaner
- Clean and wipe down shelves
- Faucets, sinks and all chrome must be free of lime deposits
Carpet
- Thoroughly vacuum entire apartment
Baseboards and windows
- Clean all baseboards
- Clean all windows inside and outside (if possible)

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Bathroom
- Clean vanity top, mirrors, light fixtures, and medicine chest
- Clean and disinfect tub, tub surround, walls, and toilets
- Faucet fixtures must be clean and free of lime
- Wipe towel and shower rods clean of dust.
- Remove shelf/contact paper. Clean out linen closet and cabinets and wipe down shelves.
- Clean tile floors.

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APARTMENT MAINTENANCE
Help us stay on top of things
Pleaseletourpropertymanagerknowif anappliance,lock,faucet,drawer,oranythingelsebreaks.
Thequickerweknow aboutsomethingbroken, the less likelythe problemwill getworse. Pleasecall
the Property Management Co via:
•Office phone [phone]
•Email –[e-mail]
- Plumbing.Do not flush any object (other than human waste and toiletpaper) down your
toilet. We will charge you if we must send in a plumber to unclog it. (See our Handbook
section on Toilets)
- Pets. If you have a pet, it is your responsibility to secure or remove the animal while any
maintenance or repairs are being done inside your apartment. If you do not do so, we may need
to reschedule the work or have the animal removed by an animal control officer at your cost.
You will be responsible for any costs to remove, contain or board your animal.
- Lightbulbs.We willreplacealllightbulbson built-infixtures.Youmustsupplylightbulbs
for your own personal lamps separate from Aster Fields.
Urgent Maintenance
Call the Property Management immediately in case of the following situations:
- No heat when outside temperature is below 50 degrees
- Electrical failure of any nature
- Overflowing toilet
- Stopped-up toilet with only one bathroom
- Water problems (severe plumbing or roof leaks)
- Fire or electricsparks
- Refrigerator malfunction
- No hot water
- Any unsecured entry or window
- Broken or icy steps or handrails or other safety issues
Emergencies
Emergencies are defined as existing or potential dangers tolife or property. They can occur on any day
at any time. In America, the shorthand number to call for Police, Ambulance or Fire Department
emergencies is 911. In the event of an emergency, please remain calm and try to use your
common sense.
Entry and Inspection
Entry: As per your lease, we will give you 24-48 hours’notice if we need to enter your apartment for
repairs or inspections. We will be contacting you by phone or email using the contact information on
file, so please make sure your contact information is up to date.
Inspection: As per your lease, we will arrange with you to do a walkthrough of your apartment once or
twiceayear.This semi-annualwalkthroughhelpsus guaranteethat all appliances, heating,faucets,
cabinets, doors, drawers, smoke detectors, and anything else related to your apartment are all in
working order. Walkthroughs are also a time you can speak with the property manager about any
safety, maintenance, or general concerns you may have. While you do not have to be home for these
inspections, it is good if you can be. If you cannot for any reason, please make sure you let the
property manager know ahead of time if there is anything you specifically want him to look at.

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Toilets: What to Flush
It is simple: Only human waste and toilet paper should be flushed down your toilet. That is it.
Do not ever flush
- Facial tissues
- Babywipes,disinfectantwipes,moistwipes,etc.(evenwhenitsays“OK”forflushing),because
these items build up in the pipes and cause unsanitary backups.
- Toilet bowl scrubpads
- Swiffer wipes
- Napkins (paper or cloth), paper towels
- Dental floss
- Fish or smallanimals
- Egg shells, nutshells, and coffee grounds
- Fats, oils, andgreases
- Contact Lenses
- Hair
- Sanitary napkins, tampons, condoms, or any non-organic material
- Vitamins, medicines, or other pharmaceuticals
- Sheet plastic, or plastic of any kind
- Diapers (cloth or disposable, even if they say “flushable”)
- Catlitter(evenifitsays“flushable”,andevenit isthetiniestbitofcatlitter--thisstillclumps
and builds up over time)
Again, ANYTHING that is not toilet paper or human waste cannot be flushed!
You may be billed for the cost of a visit by maintenance or a plumber caused by anything other than
toilet paper or human waste that is flushed down our toilets.
Heat & Electricity
As per your lease, you are always required to heat your apartment to 55 degrees minimum, even
if you are absent from the premises for any period. This is to prevent the water pipes from freezing
and bursting. Here are some helpful suggestions to lower your heating costs:
- Buy slightly heavier curtains to hold heat in and close them at night and when you leave your
house.
- Do not place furniture in front of heat sources: this can block the heat.
- Gettoknow your energy-efficientthermostat,whichcan setspecific room temperatures at
specifictimes.When you move in,you will geta review of thethermostatcontrols; please
also refer to the printed instructions at the end of this handbook, as well as video
instructions available at asterfields.org/residents under the section “Thermostat
Instructions.”
- Dropping the heat by just 5 degrees and wearing a sweater can increase savings.
WARNING: Your default electric supplier is National Grid. Beware of signing electricity supply contracts
with any other company. They may offer a sweet deal but read the fine print! Once the original
contract expires, your rates may go up a lot.

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Air Conditioners
We do not provide air conditioners, but most apartments have an air conditioner slot for you to
insert your own appliance. If you use a window unit, kindly remove the screen, and store it until the
end of the cooling season. Contact our Property Manager for help removing air conditioner box
covers and screens. We are here to help!
Bathroom Fan
Please vacuum the overhead fan vent regularly to keep dust from blocking it.
Pest Control
Please assist pest control efforts by keeping your unitclean and informing us immediately if younotice
any pests (one mouse can quickly become a large family!). Residents with pet(s) are responsible for
any pest-related charges related to de-fleeing, etc.
Laminate Flooring
Any kind of spills, and even wet towels, on a laminate floor should be cleared up right away! If you
live in an apartment with a laminate floor, these floors are not meant for traditional mopping; Keep
floors clean byvacuumingor sweeping, with an occasional damp mopping. You can also find laminate
floor care instructions at asterfields.org/residents.
INDOOR SAFETY
Smoke Detectors
Aster Fields furnishes and maintains smoke detectors as required by law.
Donotremovebatteriesfromdetectorsordetectorsthemselvesfromwall/ceiling.Yourlifeandthe
lives of others depend on this.
Smoke detector maintenance & responsibility
Smoke detectorswill be tested and equipped with working batterieswhen you first take possession of
the apartment.
- We will test and replace dead batteries during our semi-annual @1maintenance walkthroughs.
- Neither a resident, guest nor others may disable a smoke detector.
- Ifyoudeliberatelydamageasmokedetector,yourleaseorrentalagreementwillbe terminated
in the minimum time allowed by law.
- Insigningthe lease, you indicate that you completelyunderstand and agree with the policies
regarding smoke detectors. We will go over instructions on how to operate your apartment’s
smoke detectors at the lease signing.
Smoking –“Smoke Free Environment” …No Smoking on the premise!
No smoking anywhere inside the building, including indoor common areas and within 20 feet of any
building or entry. Smoking materials used outside must be disposed of safely.