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Crime Free Programs

Crime Free Multi-Housing logoThe Crime Free Multi-Housing Program is an international program. The program began in 1992 and has spread to over 40 states, 4 Canadian provinces, and over 1500 cities. Tim Zehring, founder of the Crime Free Multi-Housing Program, can be seen below left in New  Westminster, B.C. (Canada) which was the first international city to join the Crime Free Multi-Housing Program.

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Benefits

  • A stable, more satisfied tenant base.

  • Increased demand for rental units with a reputation for active management.

  • Lower maintenance and repair costs.

  • Increased property values.
  • Improved personal safety for tenants, landlords, and managers.

Points to Consider

Costs of Drug Activity In Rental Property

When drug criminals and other destructive tenants operate out of rental property, neighborhoods suffer and landlords pay a high price. That price may include:

  • Decline in property values -- particularly when the activity begins affecting the reputation of the neighborhood.
  • Property damage arising from abuse, retaliation, or neglect; property damage from police raids.
  • Fire resulting from manufacturing or growing operations.
  • Civil penalties, including temporary closure of the property -- or even property seizure.
  • Loss of rent during the eviction and repair periods.
  • Fear and frustration when dealing with dangerous and threatening tenants.
  • Increased resentment and anger between neighbors and property managers.
  • The loss of other valued tenants.

The Crime Free Multi-Housing Program will teach you:

I. Prevention and Applicant Screening

  • How code compliance (preparing the property) can protect your rights as a landlord.
  • Benefits of applicant screening.
  • Tips to strengthen rental agreements.
  • How to become a proactive property manager.
  • Maintaining a fire safe environment.
  • Development of life safety awareness.

II. Drug Nuisance Abatement

  • Warning signs of drug activity.

  • Actions you must take if you discover your tenant or tenant's guests are conducting illegal activities at your property.

  • Role of the police.

  • Crisis resolution and the eviction process.

III. Resource Materials

  • 100-page manual with additional community resources for tenants, landlords, and property managers.
  • A manual addressing fire and life safety awareness for tenants, landlords, and property managers.

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