Tip of the Month - November 2023

CHILDREN

Source: Property Management for Dummies
Robert Griswold

Be careful not to discourage applicants with policies and guidelines for the conduct of children unless they are safety-related.

For example: do not institute a policy against children riding bicycles on the property. Instead you can have a policy that says that no one is allowed to ride bicycles on the property. This way, the policy does not discriminate against children; it is uniformly applied to all.  Make sure all of your policies are age-neutral except for health and safety issues.  For example: some states have specific laws that allow you to have a policy that states that, in order to use the swimming pool, children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

This web page was updated 10/30/2023.