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Ready to Rent participants will learn about the topics listed below. Ready to Rent is currently divided into six sections with each section designed to be one full class course. The minimum training requirement is 12 hours.

Ready to Rent curriculum:

Landlords and Tenants

• Tenants rights and responsibilities
• Landlords rights and responsibilities 
• Rental history
• Income

Credit

• Credit history
• Cost of credit
• Credit traps
• Resolving credit problems

Finances

• Choosing goals, setting priorities
• Tracking spending
• Budgeting

Housing

• Finding a place 
• Renting with roommates
• Fair housing
• Reviewing the application process
• Understanding the rental agreements
• Moving in (deposit, utilities, etc.)
• Understanding leases and forms

While Renting

• Rental rules
• Success strategies (pay rent on time, renter's insurance, safety, etc)
• Requesting repairs
• Communication skills 
• Good neighboring
• Types of notices

Moving On

• Moving procedures
• Termination notices
• Eviction process and procedures

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