Does the ordinance require me to evict a tenant for one criminal incident?
Maybe. The ordinance does require the use of a Crime Free Lease Addendum or similar wording in the body of the lease that makes criminal activity a cause for eviction. The ordinance may require an eviction based on criminal activity, depending on the severity of the criminal offense. The ordinance provides the rental property owner the tool and ability to deal with a problem if they choose or need to.

The Crime Free Lease Addendum was developed by HUD and is used in section 8 leases utilized by housing authorities. Evictions based on this concept were upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court in 2002 (see Oakland Housing Authority v. Rucker and Department of Housing and Urban Development v. Rucker).

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1. I only have one unit. Why does the ordinance apply to me?
2. Why is the seminar six hours long, and what will I learn?
3. It is difficult for me to attend one whole session for 6 hours. Are there other options?
4. I live out of state. Do I have to attend?
5. I own more than one unit in the city. How many seminars do I need to attend?
6. Does the ordinance require a criminal background check for rental applicants?
7. Does the ordinance require me to evict a tenant for one criminal incident?
8. Doesn't the ordinance promote discrimination or profiling?
9. Can I be held responsible for the actions of my tenant?
10. Will my rental license be suspended or revoked any time a crime happens?