| Providing your tenants with a good indication of | | | | * An Estoppel and a move in inspection form. |
| what you expect from them is the best way to | | | | * Your welcome letter |
| limit future problems. | | | | * Copy of the lease and all addendums, storage |
| Preparing a tenant welcome pack firmly | | | | leases and parking leases |
| establishes the landlord- tenant relationship. | | | | * A list of house rules. These are the rules you |
| Prepare a lease and allow one hour for a | | | | set down and will enforce |
| discussion all the rules and regulations of the | | | | * A list of utility phone numbers such as: |
| contract. | | | | 1. Office of Emergency Services |
| Include with the lease: | | | | 2. Police Department |
| A letter to the tenant that looks forward to | | | | 3. Fire Dept. |
| having a positive working relationship. This is a | | | | 4. Crime Stoppers |
| good way to establish a warm and friendly | | | | 5. Emergency Medical Services |
| beginning along with a discussion the obligations in | | | | 6. Gas and electric |
| a lease. Too many owners will lease without firmly | | | | 7. Water |
| establishing the tenant landlord relationship by | | | | 8. Waste Disposal |
| being clear about what is expected and that | | | | 9. Local recycle company |
| process is important. Most important to go over | | | | * Lead Paint Pamphlet required for pre 1978 |
| the house rules (what you expect of them | | | | houses |
| regarding behavior and respect for the property). | | | | * Your business card and emergency numbers |
| We encourage all owners and landlords to have | | | | * Emergency information such as location of gas |
| each point of the hosue rules initialed by the new | | | | valves and exits. |
| tenant. | | | | * Information on Renters Insurance |
| * Include all the possible forms and instructions | | | | * The free neighborhood newspaper, often lists |
| the tenant may need. This will establish you as a | | | | neighborhood business services. |
| professional, in charge and willing to be helpful. | | | | |