Crime Free Multi-Housing Program

Where it Began

The Crime Free Multi-Housing Program began in Mesa, Arizona in July 1992. It has spread across the United States and to Canada in a very short time. It was designed to be law enforcement driven.

How it Works

The Crime Free Multi-Housing Program is a unique, three-phase certification program for rental properties of all sizes, including single family rental homes. The first phase is the completion of a seminar taught by police personnel. In addition, guest speakers will also attend to address specific topics relating to rental properties. This police-sponsored program is designed to be easily implemented, yet extremely effective at reducing criminal activity in rental properties.

Topics Addressed

The Crime Free Multi-Housing Seminar addresses these topics:

  • Understanding Crime Prevention
  • C.P.T.E.D. Concepts (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design)
  • The Application Process
  • Community Rules/Leases
  • Active Property Management
  • Combating Crime Problems
  • Police: To Serve and Protect?
  • Dealing with Non-Compliance

Seminars & Refresher Courses

Courses are hosted at the Palatine Police Department (595 North Hicks Road). Seminars are 8 a.m. until noon and Refresher Courses are 12:30 p.m. until 1:30 p.m.

Seminar and Refresher Course promptness is required (attendees arriving late will need to re-register).

Children are not permitted at these courses.


Link to Chapter 10-16 Code of Ordinances

The ordinance wording changed September of 2022, please click on the link to review the ordinance and the responsibilities of the landlord and tenant.

Chapter 10-16

Eviction Notice Recommendations

The following notices are merely recommendations. It is always best to consult with an attorney.

  1. 10-Day Notice (For Any Lease Violation Excluding Non-Payment of Rent) (PDF)
  2. Landlord 60-day notice
  3. 5-Day Notice (For Non-Payment of Rent Only) (PDF)
  4. 5-Day Notice (Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5 9-120) (PDF)