Safety message to post for tenants

[Carl Dowdy]

I just drafted a document I plan to post at my single family rentals (probably in a kitchen cabinet) that has contact info and some safety messages.  Part of it is liability mitigation driven.  To better help you understand my audience, my tenants are comprised of college students, strippers, ski bums, and kids burning through their trust funds.  Some of them are quite smart, some quite the opposite, but no one over the age of 25.  This is what I've come up with so far.  Any suggestions welcome as to things I've missed, shouldn't include, or could be better stated. Thanks! 

Emergency Contacts and Guidelines

• If something needs to be repaired or replaced:
  • Please contact xxxx, LLC by sending a text message to xxxx at 303-xxx-xxxx.
  • If you do not receive a timely response, please also try 303-xxx-xxxx.

• Fire, medical, or police emergency:
  • If it is an emergency call 911.
  • Please replace batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors as needed and leave them and the fire extinguisher(s) in place. They are for your own protection!
  • In the event of a fire, save yourself, the house can be replaced.

• If there is a water leak, turn off the main water supply, located _________________________.
• The breaker to turn off the electricity to the house is located ___________________________.
  • The wiring in this house is original and the outlets may not be grounded, even if they appear so.  Exercise caution for yourself and your personal property.
• Take the time to familiarize yourself with the operation of the egress windows, even if your bedroom isn’t in the basement.
• If you see something unsafe please report it ASAP and let your roommates and guests know.
• Please remember it is your responsibility to keep the driveway and walks clear of snow and ice for the safety of your roommates and guests.