Rental Education
Location, Lifestyle, Leases, and more. There are so many pieces to the puzzle and Sioux Empire Housing Partnership can help you put them all together. We provide practical education to help people acquire and keep affordable housing. We have the answers you need to make your rental a perfect fit.
Topics discussed in Rental Education include:
- Renting vs. Ownership
- Tenant and Landlord Relationships
- Understanding the rental process and applicable tenant laws
- Assess financial situations and establish goals
- Creating a budget and achieving financial goals
- Prioritize needs vs wants
- What type of neighborhood will work for your particular needs?
- What type of unit is best for you – apartment, duplex, house
- Apartment inspection checklist
- The application process
- Screening policies – why most landlords require a credit and criminal background check
- Understanding the lease
- Deposits and how to protect security deposits
