Effective December 30, 2009 Harrity Real Estate Services will be accepting Interac® for regular rent collection and other fees. At this time we will be accepting debit payments for rent at our office on the first and last Saturday of each month, from 9am until 12noon. A convenience fee of $2 applies to all transactions.

Why do we accept debit payments?

Debit payments are often easier for tenants as not all of them have personal cheques as we no longer accept cash for rent. Furthermore this eliminates bounced cheques which end up costing everyone money.

Why do we charge a convenience fee?

The cost of our wireless debit unit cost us some money to purchase. The convenience fee helps subsidize the monthly operating cost of the unit.

Do we take debit at the door?

We only accept debit at the door for disabled tenants or during collections. If a tenant is late on their rent we will visit them to collect it at the door, however a late fee will also be charged.

Do we take credit card payments?

We do not and will not be accepting credit cards for rent paid. In the future we may accept Visa® and MasterCard® payments for management fees.

*Please note that our office will not be open for payments during hours other than listed until further notice. Our office is closed for payments during holidays.

As our company grows and evolves we often sit back and evaluate the way our business runs and the systems that are put in place to ensure things are done correctly. Over the past couple of weeks we’ve been taking a look at the past year and identifying our weaknesses and the points of our business where there is an opportunity for things to go wrong.

We have identified some key tasks that require new or updated written procedure. In the next couple of weeks we will be releasing the following new policy:

• Maintenance Policy – This policy will outline how maintenance, renovations and emergency services are carried out by our sub-contractors. It will define a clear policy for payment in regards to regular maintenance, renovations and emergency services.
• Rent Policy – Our current rent policy is being revised and will now include policy related to the remittance of rent, deductions from rent as well as new policy related to our accepted methods of payment.
• Collections Policy (Tenant & Owner) – Will outline late fees and Insufficient Funds charges.

By laying out a clear policy we hope to avoid errors and misunderstandings in our day to day operations. Property owners can review our policy online at any time. Please contact us to request login information.

Available immediately is this 3 bedroom apartment on the upper end of Waterloo Street (across from the chruch). Hardwood floors throughout, high ceilings, freshly painted. Has 2 conventional bedrooms, and a front parlor which is used as a bedroom. Also has a large coat room, and small room you can use for an office. Property is professionally managed and we’re on call 24/7 for any emergencies that may arise.

Heat is included. There are no laundry facilities in the building, or off street parking.

Rent is $850/month with a $850 security deposit.

If you’re interested, please forward your name, phone number and when you’re available to view the place. Alternatively you can call our rental hot line and leave a message with the above information, please make sure you let us know you’re calling about 94-2 Waterloo Street. RENTAL HOTLINE 1-800-807-5022 ext 4

Harrity Real Estate Services
1-800-807-5022 ext 4
www.hres.ca