"Since
law enforcement agencies began partnering with citizens through community
policing, we've seen significant drops in crime rates."
-
John Ashcroft
Landlord
and Tenant: Keeping Illegal Activity Out of Rental Property
This eight-hour train-the-trainer course will provide the law enforcement officer with the techniques to engage landlords in a coordinated problem solving partnership. The goal of such a partnership is to prevent or reduce crime and disorder on rental property and provide for lasting, long-term problem resolution. It includes information on how landlords can utilize the principles of Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) and the critical steps in applicant screening. Information on local records checks and the towing of vehicles from private property will also be covered.
Participants will be able to:
- Develop a basic understanding of landlord-tenant law
- Recognize and promote the importance of proper tenant screening and effective rental agreements when working with the individual landlord
- Discuss federal and state laws pertinent to landlords and tenants
- Learn the techniques of proper landlord training: crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED), ongoing management, apartment watch and warning signs of drug activity
Course Topics:
- Preparing the property
- Applicant screening
- Rental agreements
- Ongoing management
- Warning signs of drug activity
- Crisis resolution
- The role of the police
- Basic landlord-tenant law
Manuals and Presentation for Download:
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