Renter Education

1. Understanding Renting Basics

   • Renting vs. Buying: Pros and Cons -U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
   • Types of Rental Housing -Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
   • Understanding Lease Agreements -Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)

2. Searching for a Rental

   • Tips for Finding a Rental Home -USA.gov
   • Evaluating Properties: What to Consider -U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
   • Understanding Rental Prices and Your Budget -Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)

3. Applying for a Rental

   • Application Process and Tenant Rights -U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
   • What to Know About Security Deposits -Nolo (Legal Guide)

4. Understanding Lease Agreements

   • Types of Lease Agreements and Key Clauses -Nolo (Legal Guide)
   • Understanding Your Lease Obligations -Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
   • Breaking a Lease: Tenant Rights and Responsibilities -Nolo (Legal Guide)

5. Financial Planning for Renters

   • Budgeting for Renters -Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
   • Getting Your Security Deposit Back -Nolo (Legal Guide)
   • Renter’s Insurance: Why You Need It -National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC)

6. Moving In

   • Moving In Checklist and Tenant Rights -U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
   • Landlord and Tenant Responsibilities -U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

7. Living in a Rental

   • Maintenance and Repairs: Tenant and Landlord Responsibilities -Nolo (Legal Guide)
   • Tips for Tenants -U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
   • Dealing with Neighbor Conflicts -Nolo (Legal Guide)

8. Moving Out

   • Notice Requirements and Moving Out -U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
   • Final Walk-Through Preparation -Nolo (Legal Guide)

9. Legal and Safety Considerations

   • Understanding Fair Housing Laws -U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
   • Tenant Rights by State -Nolo (Legal Guide)
   • Safety Tips for Renters / Rental Listing Scams -Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

10. Renter Community and Support

    • Join Renter Support Groups -Legal Momentum (Women's Legal Defense and Education Fund)
    • Tenant Support Services -National Housing Law Project (NHLP)