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Renter 101: Your Money - Your Housing - Your Time

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Leasing signing This is a free online course that helps renters better navigate the rental process.

Through this course you will ensure you become a responsible renter by learning how to:

How to manage money resources wisely to pay rent on time every month.
How to choose adequate, safe and affordable housing.
How to communicate effectively.
How to maintain a home.
How to navigate the rental process - screening, lease agreements, security deposits and moving out.

This course is free and takes about an hour to complete. Upon completion, you will receive a certificate.

Are you in the MFIP/TANF program? This course counts as one Core TANF activity for Life Skills Training. See other MFIP/TANF offerings

How do I get started?

You can gain immediate access to this course by following these simple instructions.

IMPORTANT: Please note that for the registration system and course, you will need to use Mozilla Firefox, Adobe Reader, and Adobe Flash Player (version 8.0 or newer). If you do not currently have this software on your computer, download it for free before proceeding with registration. Also, pop-ups are used during the registration process and course. Disable pop-up blockers as needed.

Once you register for the course, you will have access for 60 days.

Have you already registered for the course? Access the course now.

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Related Resources

Communication, Compromise, and Consideration: The 3 Cs of Getting Along with Roommates – This fact sheet reviews areas that cause conflict with roommates and offers tips for avoiding and/or working through those conflicts.

Home Maintenance Checklist – This fact sheet gives quick tips on cleaning supplies, what to clean when, and how to deal with roaches

Resource Guide (RentWise) – Quick reference to resources that strive to support and assist renters.

The materials in this online course are adapted from RentWise, a tenant education certificate program. For additional information on renting, you may also be interested in purchasing the complete RentWise Workbook/Organizer which covers the topics addressed in this tutorial and more.

For more information, contact Lori Hendrickson (lhend@umn.edu; 888-241-0885).

See these related programs: RentWise and Families in Tough Times

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