For Current Residents

Utilities Info

  • Gas Service – Call Ameren UE at 1-800-552-7583 or register for activation online at www.ameren.com/account/register.
  • Electricity –visit como.gov click the green UTILITIES tab, then click the button that says START, TRANSFER OR DISCONNECT SERVICE ONLINE.  You can also visit the City of Columbia office in person.  It is located at 701 E. Broadway (bring two forms of ID and copy of signed lease).  New customers will not be accepted over the phone.  You can arrange up to 29 days in advance.

OPTIONAL:

  • Internet – We recommend Brightspeed. Please call or email our Local Brightspeed Representative today: George Todorovich 636-300-4006 george.todorovich@chipr.com

Rent Specials

Pick Your Neighbors. This year we are offering a $50.00 cash reward for a qualified referral who signs a new lease at RBMA. They must tell us that you referred them at the time of application, sign a new lease and pay all security deposits and fees to qualify for your reward.

Maintenance Requests

You can submit a Maintenance Request at any time by using AppFolio.

If you have a Maintenance emergency, call (573) 442-1615. For after-hours emergencies, call (573) 424-3750.  Be certain to provide as much detail as possible. Examples of an emergency include:

  1. FIRE OF ANY KIND- Immediately call 911 Then call 573-424-3750.
  2. NO HEAT- When outside temperatures fall below 50 degrees.
  3. NO AIR CONDITIONING- When temperatures rise above 80 degrees for more than 24 hours unless it is medical necessity.
  4. STOPPED UP TOILET- Resident should attempt to plunge toilet before calling for emergency maintenance. Shut off water to malfunctioning stool and do not use until stool is repaired.
  5. UNSECURED APARTMENT- Window/door glass is broken out or door will not lock.
  6. UNSECURED BUILDING- If window glass or door glass is broken.
  7. UNEXPLAINED WATER- Unstoppable running water, water pooling on the floor, or hot water heater is leaking.
  8. LOCKED OUT OF APARTMENT-First lockout is $25. Second and any additional will result in resident being charged $50.00.