Description
Window guards generate more paperwork than hardware. Every January, owners of buildings with 3 or more apartments must ask each tenant in writing whether a child 10 or under lives in the apartment and whether they want window guards, then keep the answers. These are the printed forms for that mailing, in English and Spanish, with a reply slip the tenant signs and returns.
What is on the form
The Health Department’s required questions and the owner’s duty statement: guards are installed free where a child 10 or under lives or where any tenant asks, windows opening onto fire escapes stay clear, and the tenant must not remove guards. The reply slip has check boxes, a signature line and a date, plus a stub the owner keeps as proof of delivery. The lead paint notice that travels in the same January mailing can be printed on the back.
How owners use it
Deliver one to every apartment between January 1 and 16, collect the slips, follow up on every apartment that does not answer, and file the slips with that year’s records. New tenants get the same notice with their lease.
Read the rules: Window Guard Annual Notice Rules, Stove Knob Cover Notice: The Other January Mailing.
Specifications
- Size: 8.5 x 11 in, two sided
- Format: Pads of 50 or loose sheets; English and Spanish
- Reply slip: Perforated tear-off with owner stub
- Option: Lead paint notice printed on the reverse
Quick answers
Is there a lobby sign for window guards?
No. The window guard notice is delivered to each tenant every January and kept on file. The Housing Information Guide notice in the lobby points tenants to the guide that explains window guards.
What if a tenant does not return the form?
Send a second notice, then inspect to find out whether a child 10 or under lives there, and install guards if one does or if the tenant asks. Keep a record of each step.
Pricing for this sign is being finalized. Call or text 718-701-1980, or send us the address and quantity, and we will quote it the same day. Ships in 2 business days once ordered.
