Decide How to Handle Large Parties on Your Properties in Advance
Keeping your resident’s Super Bowl celebrations from turning into huge celebrations that add the risk of damage and liability can be a concern. How many people is too many when giving a party on your property? Can (and should) you attempt to prohibit your residents from drinking alcohol? What if your residents want to broadcast the game outdoors? Sorting out these queries in advance can aid you to address and manage your resident’s parties before they ever occur.
Put It in the Lease
The maximum number of party guests, acceptable noise levels, and more can all be handled in your lease documents. The wording in your lease documents should expressly limit the exact number of guests permitted on the property at any time, with greater numbers wanting special permission. A certain number varies, however, “no more than 10 for fewer than four hours” is a popular option.
The Do’s and Don’ts of Alcohol
Although you can’t legally prohibit alcohol consumption by your residents, you can put particular language in your lease that solves illegal activities and outlines some consequences of allowing such activity on your rental property.
Noise and Public Nuisance Ordinances
Excessive noise, too many cars parked near the property, and other party-related events may create a public nuisance and perhaps a legal tangle you don’t really need. This is exactly why your lease should address any noise and parking ordinances that may conflict with a resident’s party plans, making certain they are acquainted with any restrictions on the allowed hours and volume of game broadcasts and a maximum number of visitors’ cars.
Renters Insurance and Renters Legal Liability
Something you should repeatedly do is to ensure that your residents have their own renters insurance. If a large party does come about on the property, the probability of damage and injury increases greatly. In case damage or injury does take place, you could be held responsible unless your resident has their own insurance coverage.
Protecting your rental homes entails that you carefully enforce the lease agreement terms. If a party gets out of hand and loud, destructive, or illegal activity is happening, it’s significant to act easily and decisively to hold your residents accountable.
Nevertheless don’t worry; you have experts on your side to help. At Real Property Management Excellence, we will make it a point that your lease documents include the correct language for party situations and monitor activity in residence. Don’t hesitate to contact us for more information.