RentWise is a tenant education certificate program. The curriculum takes an active-learning approach and stresses tenant responsibility. Participants earn a certificate after completing a minimum of nine hours of education. The RentWise Workbook/Organizer helps tenants store rental records and provides how-to information on unit maintenance and creating collaborative relationships with landlords and neighbors.

Printable Info Sheet (PDF)

	Educational Offerings
	We train facilitators to conduct our nine-hour tenant education program. Our easy-to-use facilitator’s manual includes teaching resources, lesson plans, and activities on six key topics. For information about RentWise classes contact Trish Olson, 612-624-1786, pdolson@umn.edu. For information about staff development workshops contact Marilyn Bruin, 612-624-3780, mbruin@umn.edu.

	Feature
	Newly Revised: RentWise Workbook Organizer A practical resource for experienced and new renters alike, to help them be successful renters
	Energy Actions to Save $ and Increase Comfort Save energy & money at home. Tips for heating, cooling, doors, windows, water, lights and appliances.

Contact Information

Marilyn Bruin Extension Housing Specialist Design, Housing & Apparel 360 McNeal Hall 1985 Buford Ave St. Paul, MN 55108 Email: mbruin@umn.edu Phone: 612-624-3780 Fax: 612-624-2750