Crime Free Multi-Housing Program

Criminal activity and drug dealing can reduce a community to a mere shell of what it used to be. The community's health and well-being are a direct reflection of the quality of life in the neighborhood.

The purpose of the Crime Free Multi-Housing Program is to help landlords develop into effective partners in keeping our neighborhoods safe, free of criminal activity and drug dealing. We want to help responsible landlords that are seeking honest residents. We also want to help prevent dishonest residents from abusing rental housing and the neighborhoods in our communities.

The Crime Free Multi-Housing Program started in Mesa, Arizona in 1992. It has spread across the United States and Canada. It is a unique, three-phase certification program for rental properties of all sizes, including single-family rental homes.

• Phase 1: Eight-hour program covering the following topics:
  • Legal issues for landlords
  • Effective leases
  • Recognizing drug activity
  • Effective applicant screening process
  • The eviction/unlawful detainer process
  • Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
  • Terrorism awareness and preparedness
• Phase 2: Crime prevention inspection of your rental property
• Phase 3: Crime prevention meeting for your tenants

Next Scheduled Course

The next Crime Free Multi-Housing Program landlord/property manager training class is tentatively scheduled to be held over the course of two Tuesday evenings, March 4 and March 11, from 5-9 pm.  Registrants must attend both evenings to receive a certificate of completion.  The class is free, but you must register below. 

Register for the Crime Free Multi-Housing training. 

For more information contact Crime Free Multi-Housing Program Coordinator or call 218.299.5143. 

Useful Forms

• Authorization for Release of Information:
  For obtaining local criminal background checks from the Police Department.
• Kari Koskinen Background Check
  For obtaining a state-wide Minnesota background check on a prospective property manager or other keyholder. This is for Minnesota properties only.
• Lease Addendum for Drug-Free and Crime-Free Housing
  Use as an attachment to your existing lease.
• What Every Tenant Should Know
  Information for renters in Moorhead.

Useful Links

• Minnesota Attorney General website where you can download their publication – “Landlords and Tenants: Rights and Responsibilities.”
• Find court acceptable documents  you may need in the eviction process. Click on "Housing/Landlord-Tenant" and then "Eviction." 
• Minnesota Multi Housing Association (MHA) is a state-wide nonprofit trade organization for the multi-housing industry. This website is good source for common rental forms.
• City of Moorhead City Code