Rent Smart

Amanda Kostman, Walworth County Family Living Educator

UW Extension

Thursdays,

March 8 & March 15, 2018

6:00-8:30p.m.

Badger High School Room 615

$15.00

Rent Smart is designed to help those individuals who have little to no rental experience and those who have had difficulty obtaining rental housing. Participants may be first time renters, as they graduate from school, or homeowners, transitioning to renting, individuals with poor rental or credit history, or individuals who have other issues that may cause potential landlords to perceive them as high-risk tenants.

Successful Rent Smart participants will:

• Learn new skills to build positive relationships with landlords and neighbors.
• Gain confidence in their ability to find and maintain affordable housing.
• Understand the application and screening processes used by landlords.
• Learn the responsibilities and rights of tenants and landlords.

March 8th:

• How Much Will It Cost? And Can I Afford It?
• Checking Out the Rental Property and the Landlord
• Application Process

March 15th:

• Who’s Responsible for Maintenance, Repairs and Care?
• Communications
• Rental Agreements-Moving In, Moving On