Crime Free Multi-Housing

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600 East Walnut
Columbia, MO 65201-4491
573-874-7652/FAX: 573-874-3142

The mission of the
Police Department
is to reduce crime and improve public safety by enforcing the law, solving problems, providing crime prevention education and encouraging citizens to take responsibility for community safety and quality of life.

Crime Free Multi-Housing Program

Keeping Illegal Activity Out of Rental Property

Crime Free Multi-Housing Program Manual (824 kb)

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.

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, neglect, or 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 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

A 170-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.
Many other FREE materials will be available at class time.
One of the tools of the Crime Free Multi-Housing Program is the Crime Free Lease Addendum. - Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader

And best of all ... the training is FREE!!

Upcoming Training Opportunities:

Course Topics:

Introduction, About the Columbia Police Department
Crime Prevention
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
Drug Recognition
Laws that can affect the landlord
Leases and the eviction process
Applicant Screening.

Training Dates: March 22, May 25, August 4, and October 25, 2011

CPD Training Facility, 5001 Meyer Industrial Blvd

Directions: From Stadium and Hwy 63 S, travel south on Hwy 63 approximately 4 miles (approx. 1 mile past Discovery Park). Turn right onto Old 63 immediately past the petroleum tanks. Turn left onto outer road and then right onto Meyer Industrial Blvd.

- Register Online

List of fully certified properties:

Campus View Apartments 443-6611
Columbia Square Townhomes 445-1721
Deerfield Apartments 886-8638
Eastgate Apartments 449-6966
Horizon Rentals 474-6682
Mizzoum Property Management 449-9686 www.mizzoum.com
P&L Properties 446-6552

For further information contact:

Officer Tim Thomason

Office: (573) 874-7426

Email: tethomas@gocolumbiamo.com

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Some helpful links:

HUD www.hud.gov Federal Fair Housing Information

Landlord/Tenant Rights and Responsibilities http://ago.missouri.gov/publications/landlordtenant.htm by Missouri Attorney General and Missouri Bar Association

Legal Issues Related To Rental Properties www.scottlawfirm.com Evictions, Leases, Security Deposits, etc. Information provided by Scott Law Firm, a proud supporter of Crime Free Programs

Mid America Crime Free Inc. www.midamericacrimefree.com A 501(c)3 to assist cities in MO, KS, IA, and NE in improving the quality of life in the housing/lodging/ storage industries.

International Crime Free Association www.crime-free-association.org More tips on Crime Free Multi Housing

Conducting Background Checks www.accudataservices.com Accudata Credit Systems - a mid Missouri company providing nationwide criminal and credit background checks and dedicated to Crime Free Programs

Boone County Missouri Sex Offender Registry www.showmeboone.com/sheriff
A list of registered sex offenders residing in Boone County Missouri

Emergency Planning www.ready.gov Preparing for any emergency situation. Information prepared by U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Helpful Information Regarding Nuisance Parties:

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