Crime Free Housing

Crime Free Multi-Unit Housing Program benefits entire community

The Tinley Park Crime Free Multi-Unit Housing Program, designed to help residents, owners and managers of rental units keep drugs and other illegal activity off their properties, is underway in the Village.

The program is a nationally recognized, effective way to reduce crime in rental properties. It utilizes a unique, three-part approach which ensures the crime prevention goal while maintaining a resident-friendly approach. The program includes:

Phase One: This involves a mandatory eight-hour seminar presented to landlords and property managers by the Tinley Park Police and Fire Departments.
Phase Two: This optional phase certifies that rental property has met the security requirements for the residents’ safety.
Phase Three: An optional resident crime prevention meeting will be conducted for full certification. A “safety social” is also offered, where all residents are invited to meet with the police and discuss the program.

The program’s training for landlords and managers focuses on:

Prevention and Applicant Screening
• How code compliance (preparing the property) can protect landlord rights;
• Benefits of applicant screening;
• Tips to strengthen rental agreements;
• How to become a proactive manager;
• Maintaining a fire safe environment; and
• Developing life and safety awareness.

Drug Nuisance Awareness
• Warning signs of drug activity;
• Actions to take if a resident or resident’s guests are conducting illegal activities on the property;
• Role of the police; and
• Crisis resolution and the eviction process.

When drug criminals and other destructive residents operate out of rental property, neighborhoods suffer and landlords pay a high price. The Tinley Park Crime Free Multi-Unit Housing Program is designed to enhance safety for rental property tenants, managers, landlords, the surrounding neighborhood and the entire community.

For more information, contact Tinley Park Crime Free Multi-Unit Housing Program Coordinator Phil Valois at 708.444.5342 or pvalois@tinleypark.org.

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