Crime Free Multi Housing Keeping Illegal Activity Out of Rental Property

PHASE ONE 8 HOUR WORKSHOP Effective Tenant Screening Use of Crime Free Lease & No Nuisance Addendum CPTED (Crime prevention via environmental design) Fair Housing issues Working with the Police – effective crime reporting Winning Eviction Process

PHASE TWO CPTED INPECTION A checklist that includes security lighting Deadbolts, peepholes Shrubbery trimmed to eliminate hiding places Smoke alarms and fire extinguishers Written assessment for safety and liability problems Gives proof of additional safety features to insurance companies – can help in lawsuits Annual Inspection is required See handouts for the full checklist

PHASE THREE SAFETY SOCIAL Hosted by the Manager annually Police Officer attends Topics included are burglary prevention; Establishing Territoriality Community building – Apartment Watch Vehicle theft & parking lot safety Personal Safety Child Abuse Resistance Education

Proven Success Measurable Results – 60% less calls first year Builds relationships with owners/managers Changes a complex into a community Sends a message to criminals that they can’t live there and act inappropriately Police have less calls - Police Win Resident turnover is less – Owner Win Property is a safer place to live – Tenant Win