Housing officials provide leasing information Published July 27, 2011 By 81st Infrastructure Division housing flight and Forest City Military Communities KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- What amenities are to be included at Sandhill? Soccer fields and a row of landscaping for privacy are being added. Is it true we'll have a paid move? Yes, if you don't sign a lease. Will my basic allowance for housing be taxed? No. Will there be an inspection of the units with the resident before the transition to determine damages? Occupied units won't be inspected. The housing office turns over the move-in inspection as documentation. Will I be charged for maintenance when I move out? A move-out cleaning checklist is provided. Are there any plans to improve landscaping and also help residents improve grounds? Yes, after a survey is completed. Will security gates remain open during the day? No, but this may change. If I get short orders, is there a process to get out of the lease? There's a military clause for a 30-day notice and short orders. Forest City will work with you. What happens if you break the lease? You pay one month rent and fee if the move isn't due to military orders. Can my spouse call in a work order? Yes. Will security forces continue to patrol the areas? Yes. If we choose to not sign a lease, when does the 30-day countdown start? Thirty days from Sept. 1. If you sign a lease, youwill not get a paidmove. How will I know the rules? The community handbook is available on the Forest City Web site. If the home opens up to a civilian and an active-duty member needs the home, how does that work? There's a clause in the lease that requires the civilian to move if an active-duty member need the home. What happens to the rent if I get promoted? Your rent is your BAH. Has Forest City seen a history of problems with civilians in privatized homes? No. There are about 460 homes occupied by civilians Air Force-wide. If I'm separating from the military, can I become an "other eligible tenant"? Yes, you're welcome to stay. You'll need to sign a different lease and pay market. There aren't a lot of amenities at Sand Hill -- why? This is a 50-year program. The soccer fields and landscaping currently planned are just the beginning. Is there a hurricane plan? Forest City is writing plans according to the Air Force partners. Are there any plans to refurbish the existing playgrounds? Forest City will maintain them. What if I want to maintain my lawn? Forest City has signs that will state, "This yard is proudly maintained by the resident." What about our trash service and recycling? The same type of trash and recycling service will continue. Are there any planned upgrades like microwaves? Not at this time. How is eligibility for an Americans with Disabilities Act home determined? The determination is made through a reasonable accommodation form. How does the utility process work? In the future, about four to six years from now, an average or base line for all units will be established. The baseline will be buffered above and below by 10 percent. The resident is responsible only for the difference. For example, if the base line is determined to be $100, the buffer amount is $90 to $110. If the resident's utility bill is $112, the resident will owe Forest City $2. Our fences are too small -- can they be adjusted? This isn't in the current plans. My husband just deployed. What do I need to do? Deployed members need a power of attorney. The legal office will assist the deployed member and spouse. What happens when other people are allowed tomove into housing? This is referred to as "other eligible tenants." They'll enter into an application process that includes a background check and income eligibility. They must verify that they can pay 2½ times the rent to occupy the home. For example, $1,000 market rent multiplied by 2½ equals a verified amount of $2,500.