 Cops seen at rental (by Tris1968 [OH]) Sep 10, 2016 5:21 AM
 (by LisaFL [FL]) Sep 10, 2016 5:31 AM
(by Tris1968 [OH]) Sep 10, 2016 5:33 AM
(by #22 [MO]) Sep 10, 2016 5:36 AM
(by plenty [MO]) Sep 10, 2016 6:04 AM
(by Vee [OH]) Sep 10, 2016 6:06 AM
(by LisaFL [FL]) Sep 10, 2016 6:16 AM
(by Laura [VA]) Sep 10, 2016 6:19 AM
(by Tris1968 [OH]) Sep 10, 2016 6:28 AM
(by WMH [NC]) Sep 10, 2016 6:54 AM
(by Hippd [KY]) Sep 10, 2016 7:17 AM
(by Ken [NY]) Sep 10, 2016 7:25 AM
(by TenantWhisperer [MA]) Sep 10, 2016 8:45 AM
(by LindaJ [NY]) Sep 10, 2016 9:39 AM
(by cjo'h [CT]) Sep 10, 2016 10:11 PM
(by LisaFL [FL]) Sep 11, 2016 3:51 AM
(by Mike45 [NV]) Sep 12, 2016 3:37 PM
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Cops seen at rental (by Tris1968 [OH]) Sep 10, 2016 5:21 AM
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Looking for a little advice here. Have a duplex with both sides rented. Just read a text from one of my tenant's stating that when they got home last night at midnight, there were cops at the other tenant's residence.
I have heard nothing from the other tenants, so at this point, I assume there is nothing wrong with the house (ie flood, fire, smoke, etc.)
What right, if any, do I have to contact these tenants? Should I contact them to see if they are OK?
--172.77.xxx.xxx |
Cops seen at rental (by LisaFL [FL]) Sep 10, 2016 5:31 AM
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I had this happen only during the day. I went to the police department and got the report so I knew what was going on. --173.170.xxx.xxx |
Cops seen at rental (by Tris1968 [OH]) Sep 10, 2016 5:33 AM
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Can I get a copy of the police report because I'm the owner of the home? Or, can anyone get a copy of any police report? Thanks for your help Lisa. --172.77.xxx.xxx |
Cops seen at rental (by #22 [MO]) Sep 10, 2016 5:36 AM
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in the past, I've had to pay $5 for the report. call or walk in to the pd. they should be able to get you a copy. --70.195.xx.xx |
Cops seen at rental (by plenty [MO]) Sep 10, 2016 6:04 AM
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i'd just stay out of it, but don't forget it happened. Where I live I can take proof that i own the property, for example deed, or sewer bill in my name, etc. and get a report for the property. --184.206.xxx.xxx |
Cops seen at rental (by Vee [OH]) Sep 10, 2016 6:06 AM
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Police reports are public domain, try googling your city police log, the bigger places you can print from the screen. --76.188.xxx.xxx |
Cops seen at rental (by LisaFL [FL]) Sep 10, 2016 6:16 AM
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I believe police reports are public record. Mine didn't cost anything. They asked me a couple times what my interest was which I thought was odd and I told them I owned the property. They didn't verify anything, ask for ID, nothing, just printed it out and gave it to me.
In my case it was another boyfriend/girlfriend fight. She (tenant) seemed to be the instigator but no charges were filed. The tenant knows how to turn on the charm and the other side duplex tenants were moving. When they left I asked if they had any issues/complaints. Proceeded to tell me of issues with other tenant mistreating boyfriend.
I never mentioned the police incident to the problem tenant however I did remind her in writing she was getting new neighbor's, referenced the quiet use clause in her lease and its importance when living in a duplex. I told her I would make sure incoming tenants were aware of the clause as well because I don't want anyone to feel uncomfortable or unsafe living there. Kind of like a "remember to be a good neighbor" reminder.
Without the police report I probably would have tended to blame the boyfriend which would have been a mistake. She doesn't know I have it but it's evidence if I ever have to ask her to leave. --173.170.xxx.xxx |
Cops seen at rental (by Laura [VA]) Sep 10, 2016 6:19 AM
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In my town, I can get on a 'landlord' mailing list from the police department that will send a weekly list of arrests (with addresses). --24.240.xxx.xx |
Cops seen at rental (by Tris1968 [OH]) Sep 10, 2016 6:28 AM
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Thanks so much for the prompt replies.
I have submitted an email public records request to the police department to obtain a copy of the police report.
I guess it is best to stay out of tenants' business, however, my tender heart wants to reach out.
Lisa, you are right that it is a good thing to have "in their file".
--172.77.xxx.xxx |
Cops seen at rental (by WMH [NC]) Sep 10, 2016 6:54 AM
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Oh don't get involved in their personal life, no! The fact that the cops were at your property, and what happened there, *is* your business, but whatever led up to it is not. --173.22.xx.xx |
Cops seen at rental (by Hippd [KY]) Sep 10, 2016 7:17 AM
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Before I buy any house that I'm not 100% sure about the neighborhood I talk to the Police Dispatcher from that county. I ask them about the street and surrounding streets and the house itself how many times they have been out there.
Sometimes I don't even realize there is a trailer park or apartment complex a half mile down the street that the police are always getting calls from, etc. --74.132.xxx.xxx |
Cops seen at rental (by Ken [NY]) Sep 10, 2016 7:25 AM
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Exactly what WMH said --24.25.xxx.xxx |
Cops seen at rental (by TenantWhisperer [MA]) Sep 10, 2016 8:45 AM
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What WMH said.
Was it drug-related or just a "loud noise" issue. That's an important difference for a landlord. You need to stay informed. --66.30.xx.xx |
Cops seen at rental (by LindaJ [NY]) Sep 10, 2016 9:39 AM
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If something involved your property, such as a break in or a crash into the house or tree, you should know. If it is something with a family member of your tenants (parents or child that isn't even there) it is none of your business and you should not get involved. Just because the police were seen there does not mean that something involved your property. --108.4.xxx.xxx |
Cops seen at rental (by cjo'h [CT]) Sep 10, 2016 10:11 PM
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We can get a police report but here I think it costs at least $1 ,maybe more .I don't care whats in the report, none of my business. Charlie...... ..... .... ...Unless someone got shot. Even then? --70.215.xx.xx |
Cops seen at rental (by LisaFL [FL]) Sep 11, 2016 3:51 AM
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I think knowing why the police were there is the landlord's concern. Just like you'd be concerned if there were police at your neighbor's house. If it's something that affects my tenants, neighboring tenants, or my neighborhood, I'd like to know about it. --173.170.xxx.xxx |
Cops seen at rental (by Mike45 [NV]) Sep 12, 2016 3:37 PM
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(1) My police department will not give out Incident Reports to anyone except an "interested party." I do not know if I as a LL can get Incident Reports just because I am the LL.
When I need copies of Incident Reports for a client, I need to submit a Letter of Representation, so I know that they are not considered public.
(2) I would not want a copy of the Incident Report. My getting a copy is proof that I know about the problem (whatever it might be).
--76.3.xxx.xxx |
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