Why an oasis of extra storage space, of course! Whether you sleep on a full, queen or king sized bed Oak Park Apartments knows there is valuable real estate right under your pillow – just make sure the dust bunnies don’t mind if you muscle in on their territory! Pretty much anything can go under your […]
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To Renew or Not to Renew
Your lease is about to end and you must decide to renew or start looking for a new place to call home. The best place to start when making this decision is by asking yourself a few key questions. Has my rent increased and if so is it a reasonable amount? What are comparable apartments […]
Brrr… Tips For Surviving A Midwest Winter
Winter is here and with Arctic – like temps. What should you do if your apartment feels chilly? Oak Park Apartments recommends 3 simple steps that you as a tenant can easily do to provide instant results: Remove any and all window air conditioning units! Close all storm windows. Open your radiator valves, righty tight-y, lefty loose-y, […]
Christmas Tree Purchasing Tips
The holiday season is upon us and OakParkApartments.com is enjoying seeing the many holiday decorations popping up in the windows of our properties. The standard in holiday decorating is, of course, the Christmas tree. Choosing the right tree for you and your household will keep your spirits bright throughout the holidays. The first decision any […]
A Chill is in the Air
OakParkApartments.com was looking at this mornings extended weather forecast and brrrr, this weekend looks chilly! We’d like our tenants to be as cozy as possible so by following a few simple tips you can be sure to be warm and toasty as the temperatures dip. Remove window air conditioning units: Yes, potential for a heat wave […]
Dealing With Noisy Neighbors
Clomp, clomp, clomp…… bark, bark, bark…….. whether it’s an upstairs neighbor’s noisy shoes pacing the hardwood floors or the non-stop barking of the dog across the hall while its’ owner is away… when you share space there is bound to be noise. The question you need to ask is; “Is that noise really going to […]
The Pros of Having a Roomie
Roommates can offer more benefits then just the obvious plus of cheaper rent/splitting utility costs. Though saving $$ is a big reason to consider wanting to share a space OakParkApartments.com can point to a few other reasons of why having a roommate can be a positive experience. Security. Two people coming and going, especially if you […]
Apartment FYI – Can My Landlord Enter My Apartment?
As the property managers of over 40 buildings, OakParkApartments.com has come across many reasons that may require us to need to access a tenant’s apartment. Repair and maintenance issues, routine inspections, showing an apartment to prospective renters/buyers and most importantly, if there is reason to believe an emergency situation exists. It is OakParkApartments.com’s policy is to give […]
Can I Break My Lease?
Your company has just offered you a promotion – it is the dream job you have been hoping for but it requires you to move to another state. You are mid-way through your lease – what do you do? At OakParkApartments.com we realize that life happens but the reality of a lease is that it […]
How To Clean Your Apartment So You Get Your Security Deposit Back
So you are moving. Money is tight. You want/need your security deposit back from your present landlord. The best strategy – a clean apartment. All landlords appreciate their property being turned back over in good condition. Here are a few cleaning tips to help best clean your apartment and guarantee you get your full security […]
