Landlord Training
Landlord Training is a three-phase program:
- Phase one consists of an eight-hour training session covering topics such as:
- Combating crime
- Dealing with non-compliance of the lease
- Lease agreements
- Tenant screening
- Phase two introduces “crime prevention through environmental design,” (CPTED), standards to the rental property. Items such as door and window locks, lighting, and landscaping are inspected to ensure a safe living environment for the residents.
- Phase three is a meeting with renters to explain the crime-free program, review safety procedures and discuss tenant watch concepts.
The Crime-Free Lease Addendum is incorporated into subsequent lease agreements advising renters that they are responsible for any illegal activities occurring on the property including those of their visitors and guests. Illegal activity may result in the immediate eviction of the renter.
Renter Training
Renter training is a four-hour training session designed to teach renters their rights and responsibilities as well as those of their landlords. Some of the areas covered include:
- Importance of a clean criminal background
- What to look for when shopping for rental housing
- Property rights regarding discrimination
- Solving landlord/renter issues before, during and after a rental lease agreement
Background Checks
Tenant Criminal Background Checks for Private Landlords: The Red Wing Police Department will conduct a background check for private landlords for a fee of $5 per background check. Landlords must have a signed release form (PDF) from the person in which the background check will be conducted on. The background check will consist of a check of the Red Wing Police Department records and a public Minnesota Criminal History check.