Dear Spanish Mainer,
            Before you leave ……… please do the following:

 Is your Villa Owners Survey form in the office “up to date”?
 Contract with someone to weed and trim and maintain your landscaping. Make sure
you have turned your Landscape Vendor’s Agreement form into the office.
 Notify office of your departure date and anticipated return date.
 If you’ve changed locks, verify that the office has your new key for emergency purposes.
 Notify the office of any change of mailing address, email or phone number.
 Notify office if your family members will be vacationing in your villa while you are away.
 Turn off outside water supply valve to inside your villa and make sure to turn off all
faucets.
 Must have your home checked every 7 days to prevent major damage and notify the
office of the individual’s name and contact information. Each home check must be
documented and communicated to villa owner.
 Move chimes, and hanging objects indoors so they do not become missiles in storms.
 Store outdoor furniture, pots, statuary and decorative items inside.
 Store barbeque grills and recycling roll-offs on inside corner of carport.
 Store bikes inside villa when not in residence.
 Store Kayaks in lanai; they may not be left on racks when away for more than 15 days.
 Have mail forwarded and stop or forward newspapers and other periodicals.
 Return borrowed videos and books to the library.
 Have your landline phone and internet service put on vacation mode.
 Set your A/C to the recommended thermostat (77*) and humidistat (55*) settings.
 Install new A/C filter and batteries in thermostat control box and smoke/fire detectors.
 Turn off the power to your hot water heater.
 Leave dishwasher door closed to prevent seals from drying out.
 Turn refrigerator to vacation mode or warmer temperature setting.
 Turn off icemaker and empty ice bin.
 Spray the inside of your garbage disposer with WD40.
 Turn off water valves to washing machine and unplug washer and dryer.
 Wrap plastic cling wrap tightly over toilet bowls and put lid down.
 Unplug all televisions, electronics, toaster, coffee maker and microwave.
 Remember to take out garbage before leaving.
 Close windows and doors tightly and close drapes, blinds, shades and verticals & outdoor
awnings.
 Leave copy of service contracts or names and numbers of service providers on counter.
 Leave your car key on counter in case it needs to be moved for villa maintenance.If your boat is goingto be left at our assigned boatslip for thesummer:
● Assign someone to watch and be responsible for your boat. This information must
be on file in the office.
● Secure with doubled lines and chaffing gear. See Boat checklist.
● Hang fenders and secure all covers.
Each owner isresponsible for the proper protection of their unit and property.Spanish Main Website for important nformation is: www.smyclbk.com 4/23
   
                 
    
We are actively refreshing our records and need your help. We need all owners to fill out and submit the following Villa information form.
This information serves as a critical resource during emergencies, allowing us to take necessary precautions, implement evacuation plans if needed, and provide assistance and communications in a timely manner.
Please take a few minutes to complete the online form: 
Villa and Owner Registration Form
Should you require any assistance during this process, please contact Barbara Metzler in our Office at 941-383-2664.



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