Burbank Airport (BUR) Area Crashpad


CONTACT:
Mel Futrell

WHO WE ARE:

We are two pilots who have a house near BUR (~2 mi.) and offset the costs of living in Los Angeles on an aviation budget by renting out living space at the property. We are not a business and we do not collect profit - only a portion of shared living expenses and accommodations. Udo (who lives off-site) is a charter pilot out of VNY and certified flight instructor (CFI-AIM)...

 



... and I, Mel, am an instrument-rated, private pilot and ground instructor (AGI) completing additional ratings as able, usually at VNY (~6 mi.). I am currently working on my Ph.D. in Human Factors (Aviation) Psychology (often out-of-state) and continue to work on additional projects and papers following a one-year position (2006-2007) with the FAA/CAMI's Human Factors Research Laboratory analyzing ICAO language proficiency. (CAMI is the FAA's Civil Aerospace Medical Institute.)

Part-time, but permanent, residents include the feline and canine variety, so animal aversions or allergies are probably not a good mix. Sometimes it may take a couple days to return a call, due to erratic travel and work schedules. Please, leave a message and be patient for a return call--or better yet, send email. We do have an on-site manager in our absences.

WHAT WE'VE GOT:

*** Please note: We are in the final stages of a major construction/remodeling project. Interiors & exteriors are designed around an aviation theme in both function and feature. Updated pictures will be posted as available. ***

Available rentals consist of a bed in a large shared-room with one floor-level day-bed, one raised bunk bed, and a pull-out trundle, if needed. This room features two large separate closets, a private bathroom, and two adjacent windows with black-out shutters for day-sleeping. Additional beds could be moved into the very large room (with an appropriate rent adjustment), if necessary, in the case of overlap during a turnover (see "terms"). A large wooden platform-loft space and semi-private bed-spaces are sometimes available in a detached structure. The rec-room common area also features a queen-sized pull-out couch-bed.

Included amenities (in addition to basic utilities):

*The study/office facilities are often available strictly on an as-needed/as-available basis. Long-term regular use arrangements may be possible.

Laundry soap, toiletries, etc. are your own responsibility as is stocking and cleaning of your food in the fridge.
Housekeeping in shared areas is everyone's responsibility - though not everyone has the time for it. A $10 fee will be collected equally from each property resident for a professional cleaning service, if needed.


RENT: $450 for a bed in the pilot's room
$350 for a space in the detached structure (if available)

TERMS:

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$100 non-refundable* deposit is necessary to hold a space for your arrival, which becomes part of first month's rent. Mail any deposits (check or M.O.) to the street address of the property, made out to "Mel Futrell". All personal checks must clear before space will be held. A minimum of one week's notice is required for move-out, or $100 is due toward the next month*.
*This policy covers our costs for finding another renter on too-short notice. If you are able to find another qualified renter in your stead, we will return your $100. First month's rent must be cash or money order. Any rent refunds requested due to schedule changes or otherwise, are returned within 30 days. Again this spares us from sending off a rent/mortgage payment and being shorted funds at the last minute.

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$20 CASH deposit is due before any key is issued, which will be returned when the key is returned

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3-month, month-to-month lease. Shorter stays welcome. Stays of less than one-month are prorated at $150 per week. Partial-month stays, exceeding one full month are $225 for up to a two-week period, or $115 per week.

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Additional beds will only be used in the case of temporary tenancy overlap, and for a period of no more than 14 days, unless otherwise agreed.
  • All alternative arrangements will be considered before employing this option
  • All rents in the pilot room will drop to $350 or less for the full month (regardless of the number of days of overlap)
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    DIRECTIONS/LOCATION:

    Address: 6638 Saint Clair Avenue, North Hollywood, CA 91606 (click for map)