A. Certification as a Crime Free property is optional. In order for the property owner/ landlord to be certified as a Crime Free property under this program, the property owner/landlord shall complete the following phases:
1. Phase I
a. Owners and onsite Manager(s), where applicable, shall attend an eight-hour crime-free housing course presented by code compliance, police, and fire within one year of notification of the requirement, unless extended by the Director.
b. Property owner shall use a written lease including the City of San Bernardino Crime-Free Rental Housing Lease Addendum.
c. Property owner shall check the criminal background of all perspective tenants.
d. Property owner shall actively pursue the eviction of tenants who violate the terms of the lease and/or crime- free lease addendum.
2. Phase II
a. Property owner shall complete an annual security assessment and security improvement inspection to certify that the rental property has met the security
Property owner shall complete an annual security assessment and security requirements pursuant to the Principles of Crime Prevention through Environmental Design for the tenant's safety.
b. Property owner shall have no unresolved City code violations within the past year.
3. Phase III
a. Property owner shall conduct resident training annually for the residents where crime watch and crime prevention techniques are discussed.
B. Certification may be revoked if there are 10 or more calls for service in a one year period.