FOSTER TOWER APARTMENTS

(2500Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu (Waikiki), HI 96815

SECURITY: No one can get into the building, unless they have asecurity key/fob.  If you haveguests, they will have to call you from the intercom outside the lobby frontdoor, for you to ring them into the building. Preview the “guest(s)” by tuning your Television to channel #57.

            Don’t ever let anyonefollow you into the building or into the elevator, unless you know him or her,or they have a security key/fob.  Ask themto use THEIR security key/fob to enter the building, and if they will not or theycannot, then do not get into the elevator with them. 

HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC:  Pleaseturn off your lights and air conditioning when leaving the apartment, and don’tforget to watch your cooking/pot on the stove, such that the item won’t start afire.  This is the most prevalentincidence of fire in the home, next to smoking.

TELEPHONE: Your Rental Agent will give you the phone number, butno long distance calls.

TELEVISION CABLE: Your apartment is hooked up with basic cableservice (included in your rent).  If youwant HBO and/or other movie channels, or want Road Runnder (high speed Internet, you will have to call Oceanic.

REGISTRATION:  AllTenants and Guests are required to register with the Resident Manager.  You will need to provide your phone number,and license plate number of your vehicle.

TRASH CHUTE:  There is atrash room, to the right of your front door. Place your trash in sacks and drop them down the chute.  NO large boxes which might cause a jam.  Take large items down to the dumpster forthe building.

PARKING:  There is a parking stall“available”, at a monthly cost.  Do notpark or allow your guests to park in any of the assigned stalls on theproperty. Guest parking is on the 3^rd floor.  Have your service vehicle/trucks park in thespace, street level, near to the entry door, if permission has been granted bythe Resident Manager (923-6883). Your car and/or your guest’s car will be towed away – at a significantexpense.

WASHER/DRYER:  Thewashers and dryers are located in the community laundry room on the second floor, andremember to bring quarters and soap/bleach. No heavy or large loads and not too much soap (half a cup isenough).  Important to clean the dryerlint screen, every time you do a load. And, remember to NOT leave your laundry in the appliances - too long.

GARBAGE DISPOSAL:  It willcost you $95 or up, for a service call, so do not abuse the disposal by putting inany fibrous materials such as banana peels. Continue to run cold water or a few seconds after you have turned thedisposal OFF, to flush out the system.

BATHROOM:  Don’t putanything but toilet paper/tissue in the toilet.  Paper hand towels, dental floss and sanitary napkins will onlyplug up the lines – and you’ll have to pay for Clean n’ Rooter!  When coming in from the beach, be carefulnot to let sand go down the bathtub drain. It will pack solid and create a clog. Another service call, at upwards of $185.00.

SMOKING:  The Ownerof this condo apartment would prefer that tenants and their guests refrain fromsmoking inside the unit.  If you or yourguests do smoke and there are any burns to the carpet, the furniture, thecounter tops, etc., and/or smoke damage, you will be responsible for the costof replacement/repairs and/or additional cleaning.  Extra cleaning for the carpets, bedspreads, furniture/upholsteryand drapes could run as high as $450.00-$650.00.

Plus, upon inspection of the unit prior to check-out, if there is anysmell of smoke residue in the apartment you will be required to pay for anexpanded cleaning (walls, counters, doors, etc.) which could run upwards of$250.00 - $350.00.

DON’T FEED THE BIRDS:  If you oryour neighbours feed the birds (pigeons) and you are away from your apartmentfor a “few” hours, with the sliding glass window is open, there is a excellent chance that the pigeonswill  will enter the apartment.  They will leavetheir poop, smell, bacteria, and/or diseases for you to clean up.  Please don’t feed the birds!

Here is some information from the “Net”:  Most infectious diseases commonly affecting doves and pigeons canbe "managed" away.  Bacterialinfections like Salmonella and E. coli are prevented by good loft hygiene andhusbandry practices.  Trichomoniasis(Canker) and Coccidiosis are protozoal infections, which are also controlledthrough sanitation, disinfecting water vessels and occasionally withmedications.  The biggest concern withdove and pigeon diseases is Psittacosis. This unique bacterial infection is transmissible to humans.

Psit-ta-co-sis  (sit-kosis)n.  An infectious disease ofparrots and related birds (pigeons) caused by the bacterium Chlamydiapsittaci, which is communicable to human beings, in whom it produces highfever, severe headache, and symptoms similar to pneumonia.

Note:  There is a SMOKEDETECTOR in the apartment.  Plus, thereis a building firewater hose, in the walkway, and the building FIRE ALARMis across from the elevators.

GENERAL: Barbecuing, or open fire cooking in the apartment is PROHIBITED.

PETS:  The Owner of this apartmentdoes NOT allow pets – at any time, even to visit (Note: exception ofSeeing-Eye Dogs).  Violation of thisrule will mean immediate cancellation of your lease, forfeiture of all prepaidrents and security deposits.  Tenantswill still be responsible for damage and/or cost of flea infestation treatment.

LOCKOUT:  We suggest you give a set ofyour apartment keys to a friend or neighbour living in the building, just incase you get locked out of your apartment. The resident manager does NOT have a set of keys to yourapartment, and the rental agent charges $45.00 for a “lock-out”.

EMERGENCY WATER SHUT-OFF:  Iffor any reason the water to the apartment needs to be shut off (i.e. hose tothe washer breaks), the shut-off valve for the entire apartment is locatedunder the _______________.  Please callthe Resident Manager, and/or the owner – immediately!

FINALLY:   If you have any questions, or need additional information,please call the Rental Agent: Walt Flood, Realtor (808-922-1659).