Rental Housing Tenant Protection Program

Where it Began

Palatine's Rental Housing Tenant Protection Program was implemented to assist renters and landlords with operating a safe, and successful rental property through education, CPTED inspections, and community engagement. 

How it Works

The 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 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

Seminars are hosted at the Palatine Police Department (595 North Hicks Road). They begin promptly at  8 a.m. and end at 12:00 p.m.  Attendees arriving late will need to re-register.

Refresher Courses are offered online only.  Refresher courses are only for those that took the full seminar 3 years prior.  You are highly encouraged to use the click by click instructions for this course.  Instructions are located on this page under "Quick Links".

Children are not permitted at these courses.


Link to Chapter 10-16 Code of Ordinances

The ordinance wording changed January of 2025, please click on the link to review the ordinance and the responsibilities of the landlord and tenant.

Chapter 10-16