Types of Housing
What is a rental?
A home you pay to live in, but you don’t own it.
Who helps with housing?
Agencies like housing offices or shelters.
Who pays rent?
The tenant pays rent.
What is a lease?
A written agreement between tenant and landlord.
Who do you call for no heat?
The landlord or property manager.
What is a shelter?
A temporary place to live for people who have no home.
Where can I find low-cost housing?
Ask at a local housing agency or community center.
Who fixes the sink?
The landlord must fix it.
What is a pet deposit?
Extra money paid for having a pet.
How do you report a broken door?
Call, email, or write a repair request to the landlord.
What is a condo?
A home you own in a shared building.
What is HUD?
A U.S. Government program that helps people find homes.
Can a landlord enter your home at anytime?
No. The landlord must give notice first (usually 24 hours).
What is a security deposit?
Money paid before moving in to help if the tenant brakes or damages anything.
What do you do when the landlord will not fix something?
Call a housing agency or legal aid.
What is a mobile home?
A home that can be moved but is often in a trailer park.
Who helps buy a house?
Real estate agents or housing counselors.
What are some rights of tenants?
To have a safe and clean place to live.
Name four parts of a lease.
Rent amount, rules, dates, pet policy.
Who helps with bad landlords?
Legal aid or the housing authority.
What is the difference between renting and buying property?
Renting is when you pay monthly but do not own. Buying is when you pay to own the home.
What is it called when the government pays your rent in approved buildings?
Section 8 housing.
Landlords must do these three things.
Fix everything in the house, follow the lease, give notice before entering.
How can a landlord evict a tenant?
A landlord must give a written notice.
If the tenant does not leave, the landlord must go to court.
Only a judge can order the tenant to move.
The landlord cannot lock the door or throw things out.
Where can you report a bad contractor?
Better Business Bureau or local consumer protection office.