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Memorial Day Parties: 3 Things Every Coopersburg Landlord Should Know

Coopersburg Family Celebrating Memorial DayAll around the country, people eagerly anticipate the arrival of Memorial Day and the promise of summer that it brings. In recent years, Memorial Day has changed into a day to throw a barbeque or gather with family and friends. Your residents, additionally, will probably celebrate Memorial Day with a social event of some kind.

In regards to parties in your Coopersburg rental homes, it’s imperative to understand what can be done to keep things under control. Read on to find out more related to the top three details landlords need to realize regarding Memorial Day parties in their rental homes.

1. Put It in the Lease

Holding back your residents’ Memorial Day barbeques from getting to be huge affairs that increase the risk of damage and liability may be a dilemma. How many people is too many for your property? Can (and should) you try to restrict your residents from consuming alcohol? What is your policy about residents grilling or building fires in the yard? Deciding on these issues beforehand could help you deal with and manage your resident’s parties before they ever occur.

The maximum number of party guests, permitted noise levels, and more can all be addressed in your lease documents. The wording in your lease documents must explicitly limit the number of guests permitted on the property at any time, with larger numbers requiring special permission. The particular number is up to you, nevertheless “no more than 10 for fewer than four hours” is a well-known choice.

2. The Do’s and Don’ts of Alcohol and Grilling Policies

Big celebrations usually involve the consumption of alcohol. Although you can’t legally prohibit alcohol on your property, you can use specific language in your lease that addresses illegal activities and likewise sets out the specific consequences of enabling such action on your rental property.

Furthermore, when residents like to grill or otherwise have open flames on the property, the lease should have already explained the rules and safety issues related to fire. Even quality barbeque grills can become a fire hazard if misused, so your lease language can clarify whether grills are approved and under what conditions.

3. Renters Insurance and Renters Legal Liability.

One thing you could repeatedly do is to ensure that your residents have their own renters insurance. When a major party does transpire on the property, the possibility of damage and injury increases considerably. Supposing destruction or injury does arise, you could be held responsible unless your resident has their own insurance coverage.

In regards to any party or social gathering at this time, please keep in mind the current recommendations by the CDC. Even while a lot of locations in the U.S. are opening back up, several locations still restrict gatherings to a certain number of people. Make certain that your Coopersburg tenants are mindful of current restrictions within their city or state to keep themselves and your community unharmed.

Keeping your rental homes from danger requires that you are diligent in enforcing the terms of the lease agreement. If a party gets out of hand and loud, destructive, or illegal activity is taking place, it’s essential to act promptly and decisively to hold your residents accountable.

The great news is that you don’t have to enact all this by yourself. At Real Property Management Lehigh Valley, we will monitor activity in the residence and help you craft lease documents designed to keep party plans within acceptable limits. You can contact us or call us at 484-544-3351 for more info today!

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