Holiday Hours
With the holiday season on the horizon there will be closures each month for the rest of the year in an effort to give everyone here at Stone Oak more time off with their families and friends. You can find our holiday closing schedule on our website. We will resume normal business hours on the next business day following the listed holidays.
Halloween Events
There is a lot happening around town for Halloween. A quick search will bring a lot of options and lists of events leading up to and on the holiday. Here is a list from KUT, and another from Do512.
Election Season
While Stone Oak doesn't discuss politics, we do strongly encourage everyone to take part in the process by educating yourself and voting in every election. This year is a presidential election with a lot of down ballot elections that are important. Early voting runs through November 1st, and election day is November 5th. You can find your polling location options, sample ballots, and much more info on the relevant county clerk’s website: Travis, Williamson, Hays, Blanco, Bastrop, Burnet, Caldwell, Bell, Coryell, Comal, Bexar.
There are some great resources to educate yourself and prepare to go to the polls. There are many voter guides out there including the League of Women Voters nonpartisan guide (Austin Guide), and to plan your voting you can use Vote411.org to fill out a personalized ballot that you can print and take into the booth so you don’t have to remember your choices. Also, recent voter roll purges in Texas make the necessity of checking your registration important ahead of each election.
Self Inspections and Lease Renewal
With the introduction of our new self inspections, please be mindful of timely completion of your inspections. Your lease renewal offer cannot be sent until your inspection is complete. If you need assistance or are unable to complete your inspection, please contact your property manager to discuss alternative options.
We have noticed some residents have items needing attention noted on inspections, we ask that all residents be aware that inspections are not maintenance requests. If you have an item needing attention, you are required to submit a maintenance request via your tenant portal.
Pet Insurance
With Austin being one of the most pet-friendly cities in the country, chances are you have a pet living with you. During your tenancy with Stone Oak, we recommend obtaining insurance for your beloved pets in the event there was ever an emergency or tragedy.
Things covered by pet insurance:
Accidents and illnesses
Cuts and bite wounds
X-rays
Ear infections
Digestive problems
Cancer
Check out their informational flyer here and sample policy here.
Unexpected accidents and illnesses can occur at every stage of life for your pets. Make sure they are covered! More information about pet insurance can be found by contacting Stone Oak’s insurance partner Andor Insurance.
Ryan at Andor can also help you with your Renter’s, Auto and other types of policies. Use the link to get in touch with him and see what he can do for you!
Thank you for trusting Stone Oak! Please don't hesitate to contact our staff if we can help with anything.
Routine Maintenance Reminders
- Maintenance Requests: We still receive a lot of maintenance requests that state something vague like "washer" or "AC" without any other info about the actual issue. We cannot act on requests like this and will require that you provide more info, so any request like this will only delay a resolution to the issue. Make sure you provide as much info as possible in your request including pics if possible.
- Maintenance Portal: Please make a list of any items you want to submit, and then list all issues together as one request including as much info as possible and attach photos if applicable. We will then evaluate whether they should be split up or not.
- Smoke and CO Alarms: As a reminder don't ever unplug and remove smoke detectors because they are beeping. Change the batteries and if that doesn't work please notify us. We find a lot of tenants unplug them and bury them in a closet or drawer instead of replacing batteries.
- A/C Filters: Make sure to check and change every month or as required by the type of filter. If any HVAC systems in your home have a reusable filter you are still required to clean them periodically, so please make sure they are kept clean.
- Toilets: "Flushable" Wipes CANNOT be flushed. Do not put anything down the drain except water, human waste, and regular toilet paper. Food, toys, feminine products, wipes, towels, wrappers, condoms, and other objects do not break apart and go down the drain. Clogs of the plumbing system may be charged back to you, so it is best to avoid this by not putting anything down any of the drains aside from water and human waste.
- Disposal Systems: This includes using the sink disposal as a garbage chute. These appliances are not meant to dispose of large quantities of food and should only be used as a last resort after all food items are scraped off dishes into a compost bin or trash can.
- Drainage: Shower, bath, and sink drains can get clogged up over time with hair and other organic matter. Do not use Draino-type products as they are extremely acidic and will do more harm than good by damaging the pipes while usually failing to fix the drainage issue. The best way to address this is to use a disposable drain snake that can be obtained from any hardware store for a couple of dollars. Please note that if we send out a vendor for this and it turns out to be this very issue you may be charged back for the cost. Here is a video on how to use those - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOb4MJ6widg
- Emergency Maintenance: This extension should not be called unless you have an issue involving Flood, Blood, or Fire. Do not call the emergency line to follow up on existing work orders or submit a new request that is not an emergency. In case of an emergency call 911 if needed and then contact us after everyone is safe. Remember that we do not monitor emails after hours, so if you submit something considered an emergency online and do not call we may not know until the next business day.
Other Maintenance Notes:
If you'd like to inquire about, or update an existing request, submit the form at stoneoakmgmt.com/maintenance or call 512-617-6766 ext-5.
Maintenance time frames continue to be extended due to the pandemic. Please allow at least 5 business days before requesting an update from our team unless it is an emergency.
For basic DIY tips and tricks to solve some issues quickly, visit our DIY rental property maintenance page.
Your Tenant Portal & Electronic Statements
The system will generate a statement even if you're moving out, so there is no need to contact us if you receive this and are moving. All charges, including any prorated rent, will be adjusted as needed when the deposit is processed.
If you are not using the portal app that keeps you logged in please take a look at the linked flyer for more info. This can eliminate forgotten passwords, and help with easy updates/access to maintenance requests and all other account details.
AppFolio Tenant Portal Information
