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
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.
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 REGULATIONS 1. Unless permitted on page one, no animals are permitted on the property and in the Premises without Landlord's prior written consent, which consent is deemed a license revocable with 10 days written notice by Landlord. 2. Entry ways, passages, public halls and common areas may not be obstructed in any way, and may not be used for storage, recreation, congregation or play, or in any 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 rear or 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 the balconies of the building.
5. No vehicle or bicycle is allowed in the Premises, building or any common area of the 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 explosive device 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 the Premises or building without prior written consent of Landlord, which consent shall constitute a license revocable immediately upon written notice of Landlord. 8. No items of personal property shall be placed in, around or upon any common area of the building.
9. No noise or other sound is permitted which disturbs the other occupants from quiet 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 liability or 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 the Premises or the property without Landlord's written consent. 12. No unsightly or unsanitary practice which could undermine the sanitation, health or appearance of the building interior or exterior shall be permitted. 13. No activity carried on within the Premises or common areas of the property will be 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 diligently and 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 or modified 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.