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Show , IPAGE 4 UNIVERSITY JOURNAL CAMPUS MEWS MONDAY, APRIL 3, 2000 j Landlords face challenges, reap rewards Jerry Cunningham, owner of Stadium Way, College Way and Stonebrook Apartments, said one of the issues apartment owners face is filling the units. Owning and managing apartments. A couple of years ago, said although at times difficult, has its Cunningham, waiting lists.which keep rewards, according to local apartment track of students who wanted to sell their managers and owners. contracts were more common than Mary Jabens, site manager of Kensington Apartment Communities, said now-in the past it was easier to move students she loves the daily challenges of her from waiting lists position. Included in her challenges are into units with asset managem~nt, maintaining the departing students. property "inside and outside" and Recently, the list has "keeping everyone happy.· Typically, the dwindled because of apartments are harder to rent in the an overabundance of spring instead of the fall, she said. June, housing, he added. July and August are the principal months When students depart ' when tenants arrive. and leave behind Jabens said the community has a unfulfilled housing higher turnover rate than other similar contracts, it is a problem. complexes she has managed because of "Most [students] find a the local university atmosphere. She said students who have graduated proceed to replacement." he said. Others, he added, may graduate school or job opportunities are move and realize that they in their field . have to continue their She said $50 of the $200 deposit is contract until a replacement is non-refundable. Typically, the residents found. He said he wished that cause normal wear-and-tear damage to . he could relieve students of the units. "I've lived in a half-a-dozen their obligations wlien they states. Here, in Cedar City, we have 30 Ne""' marry or serve a two-year really good people,· she said. "They mission for the Church of Jesus generally show an appreciation for what Christ of Latter-day Saints. "[We] they are receiving, and they treat it have to adhere to the rules because this accordingly.· is a business.· She said Kensington had a strong Out of 100 apartment units, screening program and a daily Cunningham could only recall three in maintenance program. "It's a reflection of recent memory that were "pretty the program and management's attitude hammered" because of student toward the property." BY BILL JUSTESEN SENIOR STAFF WRITER Graywhale C.D. Exchange offers a plethora of aurally gratifying symphonic pleasantries condensely packaged in polyurethane cases. All this for your listening enjoyment. Conie in and view our gargantuan overstock sale - a colossal variety of over 2000 c.d.s which cost as low as $ 1 . 99. If you buy 2, you get 1 free. Hows that for We understand that nuden1 fina nces can be rJghL So don·1 choose lhe streeUife. Just show u, you, student 1.0 . and re<eiVe a d i«ount. mistreatment. He said recourse for such misbehavior includes retaining the security deposit and contacting an attorney to collect the excess repairs. Typically, he said he only has to repair holes in the walls. In addition to repairs and as part of apartment maintenance, the units are painted every year and the carpets and sofas are shampooed at the same time, he said. He added that any maintenance problems need to be reported immediately because he cannot fix the problems if the problems are not brought to his or his on-site manager's attention. Cunningham said he often spotchecks his managers to ensure that problems are 0 ouoca fixed appropriately and on a timely basis. • · Cur:mingham said his greatest challenge is getting the students to act like adults and adhering to the apartment rules. "Ninety-nine percent of them do," he said. "When they force me to play landlord, that is my biggest challenge." He said that he loves dealing with students. · 1 really enjoy it," he said. "It is fun. You drive in the complex and you hear people yell your name. You know them and they know you." Neuman Duncan, director of housing at SUU, echoed the sentimenls of the other managers and landlords. "This is a great job. The reason why it is comparably easy is because I have a staff here 24 hours a day for the needs of students.· Duncan said one of h(s goals is to help residents learn and accept their mistakes regarding the housing rules. "Students may not like the rules and regulations, but they are happier with them ." he said. "Most students enjoy the rules because of security and safety." Duncan said the Manzanita apartments usually has a waiting list. Juniper Hall, on the other hand, is usually harder to fill because it is a traditional hall with rooms that have a bed, desk and closet. Because of the hall atmosphere, students must purchase a meal plan in addition to their normal room rate. "[Juniper Hall] has always been hard to fill, but we expect it to be full next year.· Additional perks such as Internet access through the university network are planned for the hall next year to attract more students. He said most maintenance problems are nipped at the bud because of the residential advisers on staff. "The RA's write a maintenance requisition and the repair is expected to be completed that day: He said the entire $100 deposit for the (continued on page 5) Do you need to change employment? Are you looking for a new job? Do you need to brus~ up oo your skills? 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