Emergency Preparedness For Multifamily Professionals

John B. Raftery, Esq.

Offit Kurman, P.A.

jraftery@offitkurman.com

Emergency Preparedness

Know your documents:

What is in your lease?• landlord’s right to terminate• abatement of rent responsibility• right to access and inspect

• Are your residents required to have insurance?• Parking licenses – ability of LL to tow

Emergency Preparedness

Notification to Residents• broadcast email during the day• phone numbers (current) – work and cell

phones

Security• having a contractor available without

vetting or contracting• maintaining control of access to building and apartments• record keeping of events post-emergency

Documents

• Temporary Housing Agreement – See Exhibit A

• Relocation Agreement – See Exhibit B

• Notice of Termination Due To Necessary Repairs – See Exhibit C