Understanding BYU Landlord Contract 2020 Updates
The BYU Landlord Contract for 2020 is undergoing changes, and it is crucial for landlords to review the contract before signing. Landlords are required to adhere to BYU's housing policies, maintain living standards, and report any violations. Access to the contract is available online, with the primary contact having the authority to sign. It is important to stay updated and comply with all regulations outlined in the BYU Off-Campus Housing Handbook.
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BYU LANDLORD CONTRACT 2020 What am I signing?
The 2020 Landlord Contracts will be available next month. The contract is contained on-line. Remember that if there are multiple people in your organization, only the Primary contact can access the contract. If you aren t sure who that is, contact the Off-Campus Housing Office. This is best done by sending an email with your organization or property along with who the primary contact is to och@byu.edu.
We have made changes to the format of the contract it is important for you to read the contract before signing.
1. in the BYU Off-Campus Housing Handbook (Handbook). Landlord agrees to be bound by all BYU s housing policies and regulations contained
1. in the BYU Off-Campus Housing Handbook (Handbook). Landlord agrees to be bound by all BYU s housing policies and regulations contained How long has it been since you read the Housing Handbook? How long has it been since you took the Landlord Exam? Have all of your employees taken the exam?
2. Living Standards as set forth in Section 5 of the Handbook; to inform residents of these standards; to pursue compliance with those standards; and to report to the university when notice is given of, or Landlord has knowledge or suspicion of a violation of those standards. Landlord agrees to exercise every reasonable effort to maintain the BYU Residential
2. Living Standards as set forth in Section 5 of the Handbook; to inform residents of these standards; to pursue compliance with those standards; and to report to the university when notice is given of, or Landlord has knowledge or suspicion of a violation of those standards. Landlord agrees to exercise every reasonable effort to maintain the BYU Residential What steps can you take if you are made aware of a Residential Living Standards concern?
3. of the Handbook. Any modification of the facility's pattern of separating single male and female students requires prior written consent from the Off-Campus Housing Office. Landlord agrees to separate single male and female students according to Section 7
3. of the Handbook. Any modification of the facility's pattern of separating single male and female students requires prior written consent from the Off-Campus Housing Office. Landlord agrees to separate single male and female students according to Section 7 If you want to make changes to a building, you need to submit the request in writing to our office.
4. single students and promptly remove any tenant not meeting that definition upon notice. A definition of who qualifies as eligible single students may be found on the Off-Campus Housing website and is also available in the Student Landlord Agreement. Landlord agrees to rent student contracted facilities only to tenants who are eligible
4. single students and promptly remove any tenant not meeting that definition upon notice. A definition of who qualifies as eligible single students may be found on the Off-Campus Housing website and is also available in the Student Landlord Agreement. Who are qualifying students? BYU/BYU ELC (Provo Campus) UVU Acaydia School of Aesthetics American Institute of Medical and Dental Technology Aveda Institutes Provo Nomen-Global Language Centers Paul Mitchell The School Provo College Renaissance Academe De Hair Design Selnate International School Stevens Henager College LDS Institute - Enrolled in and attending for credit Landlord agrees to rent student contracted facilities only to tenants who are eligible
4. single students and promptly remove any tenant not meeting that definition upon notice. A definition of who qualifies as eligible single students may be found on the Off-Campus Housing website and is also available in the Student Landlord Agreement. Landlord agrees to rent student contracted facilities only to tenants who are eligible If they are a qualifying student, they are not required to take Institute or a religion class. Why do you need to rent only to qualifying students?
5. the deadline. Landlord agrees to complete the online Verification Checklist each semester/term by
5. the deadline. Landlord agrees to complete the online Verification Checklist each semester/term by If you have new employees, email their BYU Net ID to us. If you need to change a property or manager, email the information to us. If you have employees leave, email us so we can remove their access.
6. facilities are accurate and not deceptive. Landlord agrees to exercise good faith and fair dealing by, for example, not refusing to rent to students based on year in school and not discriminating based on potential graduation. Landlord agrees to be honest in all relations with tenants. Landlord agrees to ensure that all descriptions, advertisements, or promotions of the
6. facilities are accurate and not deceptive. Landlord agrees to exercise good faith and fair dealing by, for example, not refusing to rent to students based on year in school and not discriminating based on potential graduation. Landlord agrees to be honest in all relations with tenants. Landlord agrees to ensure that all descriptions, advertisements, or promotions of the Are you being honest in what you tell tenants and potential tenants about your property? Are you omitting information?
7. of the rental unit and to use lawful procedures of notice and entry as stated in the rental agreement. Landlord agrees to preserve each tenant s quiet enjoyment and peaceful possession
7. of the rental unit and to use lawful procedures of notice and entry as stated in the rental agreement. Landlord agrees to preserve each tenant s quiet enjoyment and peaceful possession If roommates are having issues and they can t resolve them, you are responsible to do what you can to help. Center for Conflict Resolution is available to do roommate disputes. If you are entering a unit, please remember to give notice.
8. religion, color, national origin, or disability. Landlord agrees not to discriminate in the rental of the facilities on the basis of race,
8. religion, color, national origin, or disability. Landlord agrees not to discriminate in the rental of the facilities on the basis of race, Don t ask questions or make statements that could be construed as discriminatory. Age is not a protected class, but you need to be consistent.
9. Rental Agreement prepared by BYU. All application agreements, addenda (including house rules) and other provisions to the rental agreements shall not have terms that conflict with or supersede any of the Required Clauses published by BYU. Landlord agrees to use the latest edition of the standard BYU Student-Landlord
9. Rental Agreement prepared by BYU. All application agreements, addenda (including house rules) and other provisions to the rental agreements shall not have terms that conflict with or supersede any of the Required Clauses published by BYU. Landlord agrees to use the latest edition of the standard BYU Student-Landlord All application agreements, addenda (including house rules) and other provisions to the rental agreements shall not have terms that conflict with or supersede any of the Required Clauses published by BYU. In other words our contract wins.
10. Landlord agrees to provide tenants with copies of all rental agreements, addenda, rules, bills, and receipts for money paid in cash at the time of any agreement or payment.
10. Landlord agrees to provide tenants with copies of all rental agreements, addenda, rules, bills, and receipts for money paid in cash at the time of any agreement or payment. How do you provide this information to your tenants?
11. Landlord agrees to prohibit the on-site possession or storage of any firearm, explosives, fireworks, or dangerous weapons, including knives (except reasonable cutlery) or other items which, in their intended use, are capable of inflicting serious personal injury. Landlord also agrees to prohibit tenants from the same unless prior written consent is received from owner/agent and all other tenants in the rental unit.
12. Landlord agrees to designate two persons as contacts as outlined in Section 16 of the Handbook. Landlord must ensure that the name, regular mailing address, and telephone number of the two contacts are given in writing to every student-tenant and to the Off-Campus Housing Office and keep such information updated. A contact may be the owner or an agent designated by the owner. One of the contacts must reside or do business within the immediate area of Provo, Utah, and have a residential address at which students may deliver or post notices and communications.
12. Landlord agrees to designate two persons as contacts as outlined in Section 16 of the Handbook. Landlord must ensure that the name, regular mailing address, and telephone number of the two contacts are given in writing to every student-tenant and to the Off-Campus Housing Office and keep such information updated. A contact may be the owner or an agent designated by the owner. One of the contacts must reside or do business within the immediate area of Provo, Utah, and have a residential address at which students may deliver or post notices and communications. In order to be listed in our system, a contact must have a BYU Net ID.
13. Landlord understands that the manager, whether the owner or an agent of the owner, is not an agent of the university. Accordingly, the owner agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the university against any loss or expense including reasonable attorney's fees arising out of any acts or omissions of the manager. The owner is solely responsible for the actions (monetary or tangible) of their agents.
14. Landlord agrees to ensure that ALL owners, agents, or other contacts have a BYU Net ID and have successfully passed BYU s online housing exam.
15. Landlord agrees to respond promptly to emergencies, urgent problems, or critical repairs on a contracted property as defined and specified in Section 17 of the Handbook. Landlord agrees that it will work with due diligence to promptly complete the repairs or correct the problem when becoming aware of them.
15. Landlord agrees to respond promptly to emergencies, urgent problems, or critical repairs on a contracted property as defined and specified in Section 17 of the Handbook. Landlord agrees that it will work with due diligence to promptly complete the repairs or correct the problem when becoming aware of them. Do you know what designates an emergency, urgent problem or critical repair? Do your tenants know how to contact you or your agent after hours?
16. Landlord agrees to notify BYUs Off-Campus Housing Office of a change of ownership, i.e., any change in the named owner of the rental facility, or any substantial change (transfer of more than 50% interest) in the entity identified as the owner. New owners must apply for a housing contract with the BYU Off-Campus Housing Office and proceed through the contracting process within 30 days of closing. New owners must also honor any existing rental contracts.
16. Landlord agrees to notify BYUs Off-Campus Housing Office of a change of ownership, i.e., any change in the named owner of the rental facility, or any substantial change (transfer of more than 50% interest) in the entity identified as the owner. New owners must apply for a housing contract with the BYU Off-Campus Housing Office and proceed through the contracting process within 30 days of closing. New owners must also honor any existing rental contracts. There is no guarantee that a property that is currently contracted will be granted a contract. If you sell, please let the new owner know they have to contact our office. If the ownership changes names, we need to know.
17. Landlord agrees to allow representatives of the university, government agencies and all other public safety inspectors to inspect all units of the facilities at reasonable times to determine compliance with this agreement or applicable law.
17. Landlord agrees to allow representatives of the university, government agencies and all other public safety inspectors to inspect all units of the facilities at reasonable times to determine compliance with this agreement or applicable law. Either you or your tenants may request an inspection by someone in our office. We also may do random inspections on units. During the summer we do exterior inspections on all properties.
18. Landlord agrees to maintain the facilities in accordance with all applicable federal, state, county, and city laws or ordinances and with the applicable Minimum Specifications for BYU Contracted Off-Campus Housing shown in Section 20 of the Handbook. Landlord agrees to comply with any reasonable requests of the BYU Off- Campus Housing Office relating to the safety or general welfare of tenants, and correct any failures to comply with such laws, ordinances, and specifications in a reasonable time.
18. Landlord agrees to maintain the facilities in accordance with all applicable federal, state, county, and city laws or ordinances and with the applicable Minimum Specifications for BYU Contracted Off-Campus Housing shown in Section 20 of the Handbook. Landlord agrees to comply with any reasonable requests of the BYU Off- Campus Housing Office relating to the safety or general welfare of tenants, and correct any failures to comply with such laws, ordinances, and specifications in a reasonable time. Do you know what the Minimum Specifications are? Do your properties meet them? Are you over occupied?
19. Landlord agrees to be compliant with all zoning and occupancy for its particular unit. If the unit is found to be over-occupied, thereby requiring one or more of the tenants to move, the deposit and prepaid rents must be returned to the terminating student on the date occupancy is terminated. If extensive interior remodeling is planned, prior written notice must be given to the BYU Off-Campus Housing Office for approval.
19. Landlord agrees to be compliant with all zoning and occupancy for its particular unit. If the unit is found to be over-occupied, thereby requiring one or more of the tenants to move, the deposit and prepaid rents must be returned to the terminating student on the date occupancy is terminated. If extensive interior remodeling is planned, prior written notice must be given to the BYU Off-Campus Housing Office for approval. Is your unit over-occupied? Do your tenants know what their actual address is? Why do we need to know if extensive interior remodeling is planned?
20. Landlord agrees to make a good-faith effort to settle any controversies with BYU student-tenants in accordance with the Dispute Resolution Procedures of the BYU Off- Campus Housing Office as outlined in Section 21 of the Handbook. Landlord agrees to abide by the rules and decision of the arbitrators of the BYU Center for Conflict Resolution when a controversy is presented to them. Landlord agrees to refrain from unjustly evicting the tenant or harassing or retaliating against him/her for exercising their rights under the contract or Utah law.
20. Landlord agrees to make a good-faith effort to settle any controversies with BYU student-tenants in accordance with the Dispute Resolution Procedures of the BYU Off- Campus Housing Office as outlined in Section 21 of the Handbook. Landlord agrees to abide by the rules and decision of the arbitrators of the BYU Center for Conflict Resolution when a controversy is presented to them. Landlord agrees to refrain from unjustly evicting the tenant or harassing or retaliating against him/her for exercising their rights under the contract or Utah law. If you have questions on the process, contact the Center for Conflict Resolution.
21. In exchange for these agreements, BYU designates Landlord as a provider of BYU- contracted housing for single students. The parties agree that the terms of this contract are material, and that violation of any of them by Landlord or its agent(s) may constitute sufficient cause for immediate revocation of the contract of the facility. In the event of such contract cancellation or in the event of failure to timely secure a contract, Landlord agrees that any student may elect to terminate the rental agreement with Landlord upon five days' written notice to Landlord.
21. In exchange for these agreements, BYU designates Landlord as a provider of BYU- contracted housing for single students. The parties agree that the terms of this contract are material, and that violation of any of them by Landlord or its agent(s) may constitute sufficient cause for immediate revocation of the contract of the facility. In the event of such contract cancellation or in the event of failure to timely secure a contract, Landlord agrees that any student may elect to terminate the rental agreement with Landlord upon five days' written notice to Landlord. Contracted housing not approved. You as a landlord have signed a contract with BYU to be a provider of single student housing.
22. Student tenants are explicit third-party beneficiaries of this contract and these provisions apply regardless of the terms of their rental agreement. Landlord agrees to remit within five days the balance of any prepaid rental or deposit monies or both to any student electing to terminate tenancy after BYU Off-Campus Housing Office notification that the contract of the unit has been withdrawn or if the owner fails to finalize the contract by the commencement date of the student rental agreement.
23. This contract is valid for no more than one calendar year unless withdrawn or revoked, and is not transferable.
24. This contract shall be effective when approved by the university. Reapplication for a contract for subsequent years is based on the preparation of a new application and meeting all qualifications for contracted housing. No Landlord can or should anticipate that they will qualify for subsequent contracts based on receipt of prior contracts.
24. This contract shall be effective when approved by the university. Reapplication for a contract for subsequent years is based on the preparation of a new application and meeting all qualifications for contracted housing. No Landlord can or should anticipate that they will qualify for subsequent contracts based on receipt of prior contracts. If the unit sells, the contract doesn t transfer to the new owner. They need to contact our office in order to start the contracting process. Just because something has been contracted in the past, doesn t mean that the contract will be approved for a new owner.
