Landlord Quick Tip
Tip #249: Rule it Out
One of the more common examples is over-regulating children.
While it may seem natural to want to keep kids quiet and under control, rules that single out youngsters may discriminate against families — and that can lead to costly legal battles.
Examples include curfews based on age, limitations on where children can play, or regulating activities that are typical for kids, like “no ball bouncing” in an open common area. The exception is where there is a legitimate health or safety concern, like asking that an adult be present when kids are swimming.
One good rule of thumb is to never make rules with a particular tenant in mind. Each rule should make sense when applied to virtually anyone. That way, no one has the right to complain.
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