Housing 1
What does 2br mean?
2 bedroom
Mod
Modern
True or False: A rental agreement is a lease you usually sign before you move into an apartment.
True
Name 3 different types of utilities.
Gas, Heat, Electricity, Water, Sewage, and Trash Pickup
True or False: Security deposits are associated with all different types of rental units.
True
A friend moves into your apartment and agrees to pay you, who is responsible for the rent if they don't pay.
You are responsible
Sec Dep
Security Deposit
What does a 7 month lease mean?
Paying rent for 7 months
What are somethings to consider when finding an apartment? (Name 3)
Transportation, Grocery stores, Schools, Neighbors, and things to do in the neighborhood
What is a security deposit?
Money paid in advance in case you damage your apartment.
Which would you need to know before renting an apartment?
1. Meet the current renters
2. How often your friends will visit
3. Property taxes on the apartment
4. Average monthly utility bills
4. Average monthly utility bills
Hwd Fl
Hardwood Floors
What is important to tell your landlord before signing a lease?
Any damages to the apartment before moving in
What are the 5 things you need to know/do when moving out
First, know when your move out date is.
Second, after the unit is emptied of your belongings, make sure that it is left broom clean.
Third, after you make the apartment broom-clean, perform a check of the apartment.
Fourth, copy your checklist and inspection photographs.
Fifth, request the return of your security deposit in a letter that you leave with your keys.
What does a landlord do?
1. Fixes the tv
2. Fixes the plumbing
3. Provides transportation to school and work
4. Maintains peace in the neighborhood
2. Fixes the plumbing
True or False: Your landlord cannot legally kick you for partying too loud.
False
D/D
Dishwasher and Disposal
If you cannot solve a problem you are having with your landlord, you should contact:
1. Tenants rights or renter rights organization
2. State senator or your congressman
3. The police
4. Local news station
1. Tenants rights or renter rights organization
What does renters insurance cover?
Theft, loss, and/or damage to your personal property
Leroy moved into a new apartment. He has not bought a trash can and puts his trash in the neighbors trash can. His neighbor becomes angry and calls the landlord, what would Leroy do? (2 parts)
Apologize and buy a garbage can
What is an efficiency unit?
1. Home divided into two living sections
2. A boarding home
3. Room for rent
4. Living room, kitchen, and bedroom is same area
4. Living room, kitchen, and bedroom is same area
W/W
Wall to Wall carpeting
What are the 3 steps to protecting your rights?
1. Give your landlord notice
2. Giving the landlord reasonable time to repair
3. Show that the landlord has failed to make repairs