Coon Rapids, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 12-900 § 12-916

Crime-Free Rental Housing Program

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Coon Rapids, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 12-900 § 12-916
The Licensee or Manager is required to complete the Phase One educational course of the Crime-Free Rental Housing Program, or similar course as approved by the City Manager. Certification as a rental property manager may also be considered by the City Manager to satisfy this requirement. To promote the benefits of the program, the City encourages Licensees to fully participate in the Crime-Free Rental Housing Program. The Licensee must provide proof that the Licensee or Manager has either successfully completed the Phase One educational course or the Licensee or Manager has registered to attend a Phase One educational course before a rental license will be issued. (1)
Phase One Participant (Required for licensure).
(a) The Licensee and/or Manager must attend an eight-hour crime-free housing course presented by police, fire, public housing and others.
(b) Use a written lease including the Minnesota Crime Free Housing Lease Addendum.
(c) Check the criminal background and credit score of all prospective tenants.
(d) Actively pursue the eviction of tenants who violate the terms of the lease and/or the crime free lease addendum.
(2) Phase Two Participant (Includes Phase One plus the following).
(a) Complete a security assessment and complete the security improvements recommended. This phase will certify that the rental dwelling has met the security requirements for the tenant's safety.
(b) For rental dwellings with four or more units, attend a minimum of 25 percent of Owners/Managers Association meetings.
(c) For rental dwellings with less than four units, attend Licensee/Manager refresher training at least once every three years and conduct an exterior inspection of the property at least once every six months.
(3) Phase Three Participant (Includes Phase One and Two plus the following).
(a) For rental dwellings with four or more units, conduct resident training annually for the residents where crime watch and crime prevention techniques are discussed.
(b) For rental dwellings with four or more units, hold regular resident meetings.
(c) For rental dwellings with four or more units attend a minimum of 50 percent of Licensee/Managers Association Meetings.
(d) Have no unresolved City Code violations within the past year.
(e) For rental dwellings with less than four units, attend annual refresher training approved by the City Manager at least one time per year and verify attendance.
(f) For rental dwellings with less than four units, meet with tenants at least one time per year, inspect the exterior of the dwelling at least quarterly, and inspect the interior of the dwelling unit at least one time per year and provide written verification on a form provided by the City.
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Plain English

Coon Rapids Code of Ordinances ch. 12-900 § 12-916 establishes a tiered Crime-Free Rental Housing Program that rental property licensees and managers must participate in as a condition of obtaining and maintaining a rental license. At minimum, Phase One requires completion of an eight-hour crime-free housing course, use of a specific lease addendum, criminal background and credit checks on prospective tenants, and active pursuit of eviction for lease violations. Optional Phase Two and Phase Three tiers add security assessments, association meeting attendance, resident training, and regular property inspections, with requirements varying based on whether the property has four or more units.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under Coon Rapids Code of Ordinances ch. 12-900 § 12-916, compliant rental operators ensure that either the licensee or a designated manager has completed the Phase One eight-hour crime-free housing course — or is registered to attend — before a rental license is issued. Operators generally maintain documentation of course completion, use the Minnesota Crime Free Housing Lease Addendum in all written leases, screen prospective tenants for criminal background and credit history, and actively pursue eviction proceedings when tenants violate lease terms or the addendum. Operators seeking Phase Two or Phase Three status take additional steps such as completing security assessments, attending association meetings at the required frequency, and conducting interior and exterior property inspections on the schedules specified by the ordinance.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Coon Rapids Code of Ordinances ch. 12-900 § 12-916 requires landlords to use a written lease that includes the Minnesota Crime Free Housing Lease Addendum, meaning tenants should expect to receive and sign this addendum as part of any rental agreement in the city. The ordinance also requires landlords to screen applicants for criminal background and credit history, which can affect rental eligibility, and tenants who believe a landlord is not complying with licensing requirements may contact the City of Coon Rapids directly to inquire about a property's license status. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Minnesota housing law can help explain how the Crime-Free Rental Housing Program's requirements interact with tenant protections under state law.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

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