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Seminar Brochure - Points To Consider

Costs of Drug Activity In Rental Property

When drug criminals and other destructive residents 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 and 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 residents.
• Increased resentment and anger between neighbors and property managers.
• The loss of other valued residents.

THE CRIME FREE MULTI-HOUSING PROGRAM WILL TEACH YOU...

• 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.
• Developing life & safety awareness.

II. Drug Nuisance Abatement

• Warning signs of drug activity.
• Actions you must take if you discover your resident or resident's guests are conducting illegal activities at your property.
• Role of the Police.
• Crisis resolution and the eviction process.

III. Resource Materials

• Manual with additional community resources for residents, landlords, and property managers.
• A manual addressing fire and life safety awareness for residents, landlords, and property managers.
• Many other free materials will be available at class time.

AND BEST OF ALL...THE TRAINING IS FREE!!!

The DES PLAINES CRIME FREE MULTI-HOUSING PROGRAM was designed to help residents, owners, and the managers of rental property keep drugs and other illegal activity off their property.

This program is honest and direct. It is solution oriented. It is designed to be easy, yet very effective in reducing the incident of crime in rental property.

The program utilizes a unique three-part approach, which ensures the crime prevention goal, while maintaining an approach which is very resident-friendly.

Phase One involves an eight-hour seminar presented by the police and fire departments. Phase Two will certify that the rental property has met the security requirements for the residents' safety. In Phase Three, a resident crime prevention meeting will be conducted for full certification, and the managers will be granted the use of large metal signs for display on the property. The management will also receive the following incentives:

• 10% discount off rental license renewal
• Contact Card program to stay aware of criminal activity on your property.
• FREE advertising at City Hall and the Police Department (Fully Certified properties will be listed in pamphlets and on the Des Plaines web page)
• Use of the Crime Free Logo in other advertising

2008 Seminars

Attendance is VOLUNTARY

This is a FREE class

Each attendee will receive a FREE manual as well as a few giveaways

Refreshments will be provided

Classes will be available on Saturdays, Sundays, and split into Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday nights to accommodate different work schedules

Class size limited to 30-35 people

Registration is required

TO REGISTER, OR FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Ofc. Gitzinger or Ofc. Johnson at 847-391-5410 or E-Mail us with the following information:

• Names of those attending
• Property Address
• Seminar Date
• Contact number

Benefits:

1. A stable, more satisfied resident base.
2. Increased demand for rental units with a reputation for active management.
3. Lower maintenance and repair costs.
4. Increased property values.
5. Improved personal safety for residents, landlords, and managers.
6. Peace of mind that comes from spending more time on routine management & less time on crisis control.

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