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According to the Texas Apartment Association lease contract , AC repairs need to be made in a reasonable amount of time but are not deemed an emergency repair ( as long as the apartment home has a screened window that opens ). How long a " reasonable time " is will vary depending on the availability of labor , materials , and utilities . With the current supply chain shortages of parts and labor , repairs may take a little longer than usual . It is important to notify management immediately of any problems , to avoid unnecessary delays or other damage resulting from an AC unit in need of repair .
With school out for summer break , adequate supervision is critical to keeping kids safe . SAAA recommends parents secure a caregiver for younger children who are not emotionally or physically mature enough to be left unattended . If parents decide to leave their kids home alone , SAAA recommends the following precautions :
• Talk to your child about whether he or she can go outside . If so , set boundaries about where they can and can ’ t go – e . g ., the boundaries of the apartment community / common areas .
• Be sure your child knows what to do in case there ’ s an emergency . Ensure they know how and when to call 9-1-1 , have your mobile and work phone numbers , and know where the management office is on the property .
• Designate a trusted neighbor your child can go to or call if they ’ re scared or if there ’ s an emergency and they can ’ t reach you .
• Impress upon your child the need to keep the front door locked at all times . Caution them not to open the door or talk to anyone who knocks or rings the bell , no matter what they say . If the person claims to be maintenance or property management , make sure your child knows how to call the property office to verify before opening the door .
Tips from SAWS on keeping your water bill down this summer :
Feeling that summer scorch ? As another dry summer hits San Antonio , your drought-hardy landscape will stay healthy and sail through the season with no more than once-a-week watering . While San Antonio is water secure with diverse water sources and a strong commitment to conservation , our population is growing fast , and many new homes have irrigation systems . Reasonable lawn watering rules help conserve a significant amount of water and working together to follow Stage 2 rules help us stay out of Stage 3 watering rules . Remember your watering day is based on the last digit of your address when you are using sprinklers , an irrigation system , or a soaker hose since we are in mandatory Stage 2 watering rules . Watering hours are between 7-11 a . m . and 7-11 p . m . on your designated day .
You can still water with a hand-held hose at any time on any day . Giving plants a refreshing drink right at their roots can help keep some green in your wallet as hand watering uses much less than a sprinkler system . A typical hose will use 300 gallons in 30 minutes while irrigation systems can use 2,000 gallons or more each time they run . That means you ’ ll easily double or triple your water bill , even if you water just once a week with the irrigation system . Summer water-saving tips :
• Skip shady beds and water grass in full sun .
• Leaves often look wilted on summer afternoons . Water if you see it in the morning .
• Stressed lawns may have yellow or folded leaves , but Bermuda grass and zoysia can turn brown , go dormant and recover with rain .