What additional rules do you add to your leases

Question

Experienced landlords, what are things you have encountered throughout the years of dealing with tenants ?
what additional rules and regulations have you come up with additional to your lease?
eg no flushable wet wipes, pet rules etc

Looking to put together my first rules and regulations

Jules Aton · Answer

Hi Maya, great proactive strategy. There was a similar thread recently with great suggestions that would be worth searching for if you don't get many responses here.

Maya Jones · Answer

@Jules Aton I must have missed it, thanks for the heads up

Paul De Luca · Answer

@Maya Jones

I know many landlords use the CAR lease, including me. It has a comprehensive list of rules & regulations. Here's what it looks like:

RULES AND REGULATIONS1. Unless permitted on page one, no animals are permitted on the property and inthe Premises without Landlord's prior written consent, which consent is deemed alicense revocable with 10 days written notice by Landlord.2. Entry ways, passages, public halls and common areas may not be obstructed inany way, and may not be used for storage, recreation, congregation or play, or inany manner that might endanger any occupant, invitee or licensee of the building.3. All deliveries, except for small packages and mail, must be made through the rearor service entrance, or a special entrance designated for special deliveries.4. Tenant shall not permit anything to be thrown out of the windows or from thebalconies of the building.

5. No vehicle or bicycle is allowed in the Premises, building or any common area ofthe property, unless there is a specific area designated for same.6. Incinerators and waste receptacles shall be used in accordance with posted signs,and all items placed therein shall be neatly packaged and deposited. No explosivedevice or any parcel or item shall be deposited therein which could cause danger.7. No sign or advertisement shall be placed in, around or upon any area of thePremises or building without prior written consent of Landlord, which consent shallconstitute a license revocable immediately upon written notice of Landlord.8. No items of personal property shall be placed in, around or upon any commonarea of the building.

9. No noise or other sound is permitted which disturbs the other occupants fromquiet enjoyment of their apartment or common areas of the property.10. No cooking, baking or similar activity is permitted outside the kitchen area,except when grills are allowed on the balcony of an apartment. However, any liabilityor loss arising from the use or operation of a grill shall be borne by Tenant.11. No vertical or horizontal projection, machinery, device or receiver of any type,including satellite dishes, shall be attached in, around or upon any part of thePremises or the property without Landlord's written consent.12. No unsightly or unsanitary practice which could undermine the sanitation, healthor appearance of the building interior or exterior shall be permitted.13. No activity carried on within the Premises or common areas of the property willbe permitted which threatens the health, safety or property of any building occupant,or of Landlord.

14. Plumbing and electrical facilities in the Premises shall be maintained diligentlyand neatly at all times.15. The use of water furniture is prohibited.16. If the building is served by an elevator, Tenant must reserve move-in and move-out times in accordance with Landlord's policies.17. These Rules and Regulations are not exhaustive and may be supplemented ormodified from time to time upon written notice to Tenant.

Using common lease forms will protect you from most issues but you can add additional rules and regulations.

Maya Jones · Answer

@Paul De Luca thanks so much for sharing your list, it's so helpful