Rental property owners, managers, resident managers and realty investors: Save April 17 & 18, 2013 for the next Salem Police Department Landlord Training. The workshop has a two-day format designed to teach participatns about how to reduce crime in and around rental properties, as well as how to establish and maintain a stable rental environment.

Day one focuses on crime prevention strategies for properties, recognition of drug and other types of criminal activity that can detract from the stability of any neighborhood. Participants will also learn about state laws and local ordinances that affect rental properties. Officers with expertise in each of these areas will instruct the class and be able to answer common and uncommon questions that can help you protect your investment.

Day two is conducted in partnership with John Campbel of Campbell DeLong Resources. Mr. Campbell faciliatates an expanded section on Oregon landlord/tenant law which includes the ins and outs of applicant screening, rental agreements and the eviction process.

Registration will begin in February 2013, so please check back.

For more information, contact the Salem Police Crime Prevention Unit at (503) 588-6175.

Please note: The course is not recognized by the Oregon Board of Real Estate for continuing education credits.