Rules for Tenants(duplex, fourplex)

[Andrew Ramler]

I own a fourplex (house hacked) and am about to close on 5 duplexes. I have been wanting to make a property/tenant rule book for my property and now that I am buying the duplexes I really think it's important. 

I started and quickly realized I would need help! Below is my start but hoping to get some feedback on what others have done. I know some of this is covered in lease but never hurts repeating with tenant. Thanks for the help!

Outside

No personal items should be stored outside without management approval

Trashcans should be stored behind house

Driveways should never be blocked

All automobiles should have current inspection and registration and be in working order.

No inside furniture should be used outside

No mortifications should be made to the building or landscaping without managements approval. (Paint, doors, lights, windows, fence, ect…)

No animals should be left unattended outside.

Inside

Check and Replace Smoke Alarms every 6 months

Keep candles in a sturdy holder on a level surface, away from combustible materials and out of the reach of children or pets. Blow them out before leaving the room

Notify landlord when away from unit for more than 3 days.

Keep portable heaters at least one foot away from anything that can burn (including curtains, furniture, and you)

No painting without approval from management

No smoking inside

All furniture should have wood floor protection on feet. 

PS:tried searching for this and couldn't' find a thread, please just link me up if one is already out there. 

[Bill Wallace]

I would research and see if you can find anybody else that has written something similar online or look at the Rules & Regulations documents that most HOA's already have as a guide.

In reference to what you have written -

- No "modifications" (spelling issue)

- Might want to mention animal waste needs to be dealt with immediately

- Why check/replace smoke alarms every 6 months? Usually most people would replace a battery every 12 months but in reality most alarms tell you when they need a new battery by beeping

- Personally I don't want to be notified if they leave for 3 days