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Best Practices

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Have a formal policy for applicant selection?

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Have up-to-date RGI and non-RGI applicant waiting lists?

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Pre-select applicants to minimize vacancy loss?

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Use a formal leasing procedure that includes orientation of new tenants?

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Have a formal transfer policy?

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Have a formal procedure for efficiently preparing move-out units and collecting damage costs?

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Have a formal policy for resolving lease infractions?

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Have a formal policy for resolving tenant conflicts?

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Have a formal policy for addressing special needs of tenants (e.g. disabilities, mental health issues)?

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Have a policy for tenant participation to encourage a healthy community?

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Post the contact names and numbers for tenants to call your staff for general enquiries or in the event of an emergency?

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Have a policy for collecting security deposits?

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Complete inspections of units with the tenant when they move in and out?

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Have a rent arrears policy?