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When is my rent due and where can I pay my rent?

Rent is always due on the first of each month and late as of 5 pm on the 5th. If the 5th falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, rent is due by 5 pm on the next business day. Late fees are calculated at 10% of total monthly rental rate per month.

Our office is located on the square in Historic Downtown Jonesborough, directly across the street from the old courthouse. We are open Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm, and evenings and weekends by appointment for rental showings.

Please specify your rental address in the memo field of your check or money order.

 

Rent can be paid by mail or in person to:

 

Black Hawk Property Management

109 East Main Street

Jonesborough, TN 37659

 

Rent can also be paid online or check by phone. Please contact Brenda Campbell, Accounting Manager, for details and account activation.

 

How do I get help for a maintenance problem?

You may submit your request through our website under tenant services, or contact Michelle Crowell, Maintenance Coordinator, at 753-7461.

 

How long should I wait to hear back from someone regarding a maintenance problem?

In a non-emergancy situation, please allow three days. If you have not heard from our office or vendor in three days, please contact Michelle Crowell directly.

 

What am I responsible for maintaining?

Residents are responsible for maintaining heating filters and fresh smoke detector batteries at all times. This may mean changing these items two to three times a year or as frequently as needed. Most residents in single family homes are responsible for maintaining their individual lawn care as well, to include watering, weeding, mowing, blowing and all general upkeep of the yard. Please refer to your lease agreement for further acknowledgement of yard duties.

 

When moving out of a Black Hawk Property Management property, the resident responsibility grows substantially. Please refer to your lease agreement or call Black Hawk Property Management directly for further detail.

 

Do I need approval to paint or change something in the home I am renting?

Yes! Any and all changes or modifications to the property must be requested in writing to Black Hawk Property Management. These requests must be approved and sent back in writing to resident prior to any changes.

 

Do I need renters insurance?

Black Hawk Property Management highly recommends that all residents carry enough insurance to cover themselves and their personal property. Please consult with your insurance agent for further details.

 

What happens if I need to move before the end of my lease?

Please refer to your lease agreement for details on breaking a lease and contact Black Hawk Property Management as soon as possible to discuss your situation in detail.

 

What do I do if I need to move?

You must always provide a written 30 day notice to vacate. These can be obtained on our website through your tenant portal, or in the office. Notices must be delivered a full 30 days prior to your vacating date. Once received by our office, the 30 days will begin.

 

Can I get a pet?

Pets are permitted at some, but not all, properties. Please refer to your lease agreement to see if pets are negotiable at your property, and for terms and conditions. If pets are negotiable, you must submit a request in writing to Black Hawk Property Management to include the type, breed, sex and age of the proposed pet. Upon approval you must submit a non-refundable $200 pet. All of this must be done PRIOR to getting a pet.

 

What do I do If I have an emergency.

Examples of emergencies include active water leaks, flooding, no heat in winter, fire, gas odors etc. Contact our office at 753-7461, including after hours and weekends. If water is leaking at kitchen/bath sink or commode, IMMEDIATELY shut off the water UNDER the sink or BEHIND the commode before calling our office.

 

For Fire, GAS or Natural Disasters, please call 911 First!

 

How long does the application process take?

Applications generally take 24 to 48 hours depending on the availability of your references. If you have not heard from us within 48 hours, please give us a call.