Crime Free Multi-Housing Program

The Lexington 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 easy, yet very effective in reducing the incident of crime in rental property. The training is provided free of charge.  Call the Bureau of Community Services at 258-3634 for a listing of training dates, times and locations.

Program has 3 Phases:

Phase One: involves a ten-hour seminar presented by the police and fire departments, a civil attorney (four hour class), code enforcement personnel, the sheriff's department, and a narcotics representative with a drug dog demonstration.

Phase Two: will certify that the rental property has met the security requirements for the residents' safety. A police officer will perform a security check on your apartment property inspecting doors, locks, windows, lighting and landscape.

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 be granted the use of the program logo in all advertisement.

Benefits of the Program

• A stable, more satisfied resident base.
• Increased demand for rental units with a reputation for active management.
• Lower maintenance and repair costs.
• Increased property values.
• Improved personal safety for residents, property owners and managers.
• Peace of mind that comes from spending more time on routine management and less on crisis control.
• More appreciative neighbors.

Points to Consider:

When drug criminals and other destructive residents operate out of rental property, neighborhoods suffer and property owners pay a high price, such as:

• Decline in property values.
• Property damage arising from abuse, retaliation,neglect or even police raids.
• Fire resulting from manufacturing or growing operations.
• Civil penalties, including closure of property or 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 residents.

The Crime Free Multi-Housing Program will teach you:

Prevention and Applicant Screening

• Crime Free Lease Addendum
• 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

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 on your property
• Role of the Police
• Crisis resolution and the eviction process

Resource Materials

• 100-page manual with additional community resources for residents, landlords, and property managers.
• Many other free materials will be available at class time.

Call 258-3636 or 258-3634 to enroll today!

Due to limited seating, please sign up as soon as possible!