OBX Housing: Questions about paying rent during the pandemic? What do you need to do to avoid your Tenancy ending or an Eviction? Earlier this month The CARES Act was passed into law by the Federal Government. This Act gives some Tenants breathing room to pay rent during the COVID-19 pandemic but only if the …
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OBX Housing: How to Apply for Dominion Energy’s Energy Share Program If you need assistance with your Electric bills, Dominion Energy offers a program called EnergyShare. EnergyShare is a program that is available and offers an assistance program of last resort for anyone who faces financial hardships from unemployment or family crisis. Bill Payment Assistance …
The Dare County Sanitation Department has provided OBX Housing with the below information regarding the revised Trash Collection schedule for all of Dare County both Residential and Commercial. Although OBX Housing only manages properties in the Northern Outer Banks, we thought we would share this information so that our friends on Facebook could share with …
Financial Resources for Outer Banks Long Term Renters and Residents As COVID-19 has evolved into a pandemic, many businesses — big and small — have been forced to close their doors, causing a spike in unemployment. According to online media sources, a record of 3.3 million people filed claims for unemployment in the US last …
OBX Housing is here for our Tenants! At OBX Housing we realize and understand the strain and hardship that the Covid-19 virus and subsequent quarantine has put on all of us here on the Outer Banks. We have been posting updates and information on our Facebook page as well as sending emails to all clients …
Here on the OBX we are so fortunate that we live in such a beautiful area and that we can take advantage of the outdoors. If you get stumped on things to do while quarantined, here are a few suggestions: -Consider donating money to food banks to help families struggling to get meals. -Buy gift cards from …
Here are some tips that may help you save energy and bring down your electric bill in your OBX Long Term Rental home: Change out standard light bulbs with ENERGY STAR® Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFLs). Get yourself in the habit of turning off the lights when you leave a room. Consider using timers and three-way …
If you are one of the many people living in an Outer Banks Rental property, here are a few helpful suggestions to get through the Coronavirus as a renter: -One of the most important things you can do is to monitor the Dare County Health & Human Services Department website or Facebook page. These sites …
Outer Banks Spring Weather should be here Soon! Spring is a wonderful season on the Outer Banks despite all the rain and occasional Nor’easter. The tourist traffic is picking up and the beaches will soon be populated with locals and visitors. Because of all the snow, rain and bath weather we have had over the winter, there are a …
Outer Banks Housing: IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT TENANT SECURITY DEPOSITS IN NC – Part TWO Whether you rent from the Owner direct or their Agent, everyone must follow the North Carolina Tenant Security Deposit Act. This Act sets out the responsibilities for Residential Tenants, Landlords and their Agents regarding holding, use, and disbursement of the Tenant …