Important Information About Your Move-In

Move-in day is approaching. Please review this letter to be sure you are informed of your room assignment and move-in day procedures.

Your lease begins on August 15th. This date is the earliest date your space will be available for move-in.

Move-In Day Procedure:

• Please arrive at the clubhouse main entrance for check-in. Your check-in time is based on your room assignment. Check-in times are below.

• Rent, fees, and deposit are due 15 days prior to move-in, August 1, 2014. WE DO NOT ACCEPT CASH.

• Any outstanding paperwork must be completed before receiving keys. This includes obtaining an approved Guarantor. All Guarantor forms must be notarized unless signed at The Retreat office and witnessed by a Retreat Staff member. If you’ve chosen to self-qualify, proof of income must be received and approved.

• You will also need to bring proof that you have switched the electricity, water, & trash into your name. Please provide either an account number or paperwork from the utility company. If you have purchased The Retreat utility package, this is not necessary as the utilities will remain in the Landlord name. All roommates must choose the same utility option.

• If you plan to bring a pet, please complete the Pet Addendum and pay the pet fee. If your pet violates the Pet Addendum, it will not be allowed. If you do not have the Pet Addendum entirely completed and your pet fee paid, your pet will not be allowed. Your pet will be required to stay off property until the pet addendum is completed and the pet fee is paid. We will not accept the addendum without the fee and will not accept the fee without the addendum. Please present both items at the same time. A separate pet addendum and pet fee is due for each pet.

• At check-in, we will issue key(s), codes, wristbands, parking decal, and gate remote. You will be provided with a move-in inspection checklist. You will have 48 business hours to return the inspection checklist to our office. Any damages listed on the checklist will not be deducted from your security deposit or charged to your account at the end of your lease. If the inspection checklist is not returned, no damages will be recorded.

• Please be aware that if your full balance is not paid and/or your file is not complete, you will not be allowed to move-in.

If you have any questions about missing paperwork, payments, etc, please contact The Retreat Office at 205-553-6453 or info@retreatalabama.com.

See you in August!

ROOM ASSIGNMENT

You have been assigned to cottage number 139.

Your address at The Retreat will be: 745 Tamaha Trace NE Unit: 139 Tuscaloosa, AL 35404.

When forwarding your mail with the USPS, please do not schedule this to begin until August 15, 2014.

Below is list of your future roommates and their contact information:

|Bedroom |Roommate |Phone Number |
|A | | |
|B |Eric Andrews |(251) 289-7806 |
|C | | |
|D |Caleb McCants |(251) 709-1049 |
|E | | |

The Retreat abides by Fair Housing Laws when assigning roommates. Room Assignments & Roommates are subject to change.

We encourage you to contact your roommates before August. Take some time to discuss furniture arrangements and other common area items. In addition, we have attached some Tips for Getting Along With Your Roommate and a list of items we recommend you bring.

Items You May Want To Bring For Your Cottage

1. Shower Curtain Rod & Shower Curtain

2. Dishes, Pots, Pans, Kitchen Utensils

3. Hangers

4. Iron & Ironing Board

5. Towels & Bedding

6. Mop, Broom, & Cleaning Supplies

7. Trash Bags & Trash Cans

8. Vacuum

9. Curtains

10. Lamps

11. Personal Fan

12. Bulletin Board/ Whiteboard

13. Toilet Paper & Paper Towels

14. Laundry Detergent & Dishwasher Detergent

15. 1st Aid Kit

16. Extension Cords

17. Water Hose

18. Bedding (If you purchased our furniture package, your bed is Full XL)

19. Alarm Clock

20. Laundry Basket

21. Personal Shower & Hygiene Products

22. Outdoor Grill

23. Food & Beverages

10 Tips for Getting Along With Your Roommate

1. Get to know each other.
You're going to be spending a lot of time with your roommate(s) and he or she is your first opportunity to make a new friend at The Retreat. Take the time to ask and answer questions about family, hobbies, academic interests, etc. Who is this person? Some questions you can ask:

• My birthday is… • The kinds of food I like to eat are… • The things I do for fun are… • What I like to do for exercise is… • Some things I spend my money on… • Some things about my family are… • My major is (or may be)… • Some things about my hometown/high school are… • The way I feel about dating is…

2. Communicate.
Open and honest communication is key in building a positive and successful relationship. Take some time and talk to each other and let your roommate(s) know what is important to you. Talk about how you would like for all of you to communicate with each other and how you talk to others when there is a problem or conflict. Living together can be stressful and knowing how the other person operates means that you can resolve conflicts before they grow too large. Healthy relationships take work. Some issues you may wish to discuss include:

• The way I feel about loaning things is… • The way I would like to decorate our cottage is… • If something I do upsets you, you would… • When I am unhappy or mad, I…

3. Be open and friendly.
Remember that all of you may be anxious and concerned about living with new people. Your roommate(s) may be experiencing the same issues and concerns that you are and may be under the same pressures. Talk to each other about what is important to you and things that may affect your relationship as roommates. Be aware that although you and your roommate may be different people with different preferences, this does not mean you can’t be great roommates.

4. Define "neat."
Whether you're a neat freak or a slob, you have other people’s feelings to consider. With a little give and take, you can each adjust accordingly and make your environment comfortable. You need to make sure that you all (1) agree to how you are going to keep the cottage, and (2) what you are going to do if one of you is not living up to your agreement.

5. Discuss visitation hours.
Talk about when it's okay and when it's not okay to have visitors in the cottage. Also discuss how often you all plan to have people over. Do you want your cottage to be a social center or a refuge from the crowds? How about opposite gender guests? When are they allowed in the cottage? Do you think you might have overnight guests? What are the rules for them?

• I would like to avoid having guests over at these times… • If I feel that a visitor(s) overstays his/her welcome, we would handle it by… • The way I feel about your friends using my things is… • The way I feel about having people in the cottage when I am trying to study is…

6. Find an activity you can share.
There's nothing like having something in common to care and talk about. Do you both plan to go to the gym a lot? Maybe you can be workout partners. Perhaps you both enjoy a particular type of film, music, art, or hobby? Do you plan to join any clubs or student organizations? While you will not be spending all your time with your roommate(s), it doesn't mean you can't do some things together.

7. What about study times and habits?
Talk about how you prepare for classes and tests. Do you study in the cottage or in another place like the library, a study room, the student center? If you plan on doing most of your work in your cottage, talk about scheduling times so that you all can have quiet time. Let your roommate(s) know when you have a big test or assignment coming up so that he or she can give you space and quiet time.

8. Give each other space.
Togetherness is great, but too much of a good thing, sometimes that's not so great. You and your roommate(s) need time alone or with other friends. If that is not happening naturally, talk about it.

9. Are you okay with sharing?
Just because you are sharing a cottage, doesn't mean you may want to share other. Talk about what you want to share and what you want of your own. Can you share clothes, CDs, appliances, food, etc.? Setting these boundaries early can avoid later conflicts.

10. Pet peeves & personal habits.
What is a big pet peeve for you? What is something that really bothers you? How do you deal with conflict? Do you yell, get quiet, hold a grudge? You have the chance to talk in advance before you establish a relationship with these people – USE IT!

• The way I feel about loaning things is… • The way I react when I am stressed out is… • When I'm depressed I… • Something that cheers me up when I am down is… • I usually let people know I am angry by… • I become easily annoyed by….[pic][pic]
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Cottages 001-170: 10am-1pm
Cottages 171-342: 2pm-5pm

Make checks/ money orders payable to Landmark Properties.

Please list your name with cottage number & bedroom letter in the memo section of the check/ money order.

Mail Payments To:
The Retreat at Lake Tamaha 745 Tamaha Trace NE
Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35404

For your convenience, rent can be paid online. You will receive a separate e-mail welcoming you to the Resident Portal. The Resident Portal will allow you to pay rent and place service requests. Please be aware that a convenience fee will be charged with all online payments. If you did not receive the e-mail welcoming you to the Resident Portal, please contact us so that we may resend it.

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745 Tamaha Trace NE Tuscaloosa, AL 35404 Phone 205.553.6453 Fax 205.553.6232