Press News: Maple Grove City Council OKs Crime Free Rental Housing Ordinance

The Maple Grove City Council adopted the Maple Grove Crime Free Rental Housing Ordinance at its June 3, 2013 meeting, according to the Press & News: 

"The ordinance would allow the Maple Grove Crime Free Multi-Housing Program to be created, which would be a partnership between law enforcement and rental property managers to provide a safer living environment and reduce crime and nuisance problems at rental properties. The program also provides guidance on: applicant screening, rental agreements, identification of illegal activity, eviction process, roles of working with police, crime prevention, licensing and inspections and active property management. ...

"The council unanimously adopted ...

• "the ordinance amending the city code chapter 10, article XI to add the Crime Free Rental Housing Ordinance ... 
• "the ordinance amending the city code section 10-353 regarding the suspension and revocation of rental housing licenses ...
• "the ordinance amending city code section 16-81 regarding the schedule of license and permit fees for rental housing."