Housing

Bills

100

A deposit you need to pay if you own a pet

What is a pet deposit?

200

True or False: A landlord can charge for keys

What is false?

300

True Or False: Landlords can charge a full months rent for security deposit?

What is False 

400

Name 2 housing bills people typically have besides rent?

What is utilities, Cable, Internet, Hydro, Fortis

500

True or False: A landlord must give 1 month notice for eviction for unpaid rent

What is False? they only need 10 days notice to vacate for rent not paid 

Fix it

100

Smoke alarm is not working. What is the first thing to check?

What is batteries?

200

The item used to unclog a toilet

What is a plunger?

300

Sink is clogged. What do you need to fix this?

What is screwdriver, snake, and liquid chemical?

400

when moving furniture, there was a huge scrape put into the wall. Name the  supplies needed to fix this

What is putty, sandpaper, paint? 

500

The air conditioner stopped working (it is not electoral) what is the first thing you check? 

What is the filter?

Clean it

100

A liquid found in your kitchen that can be used to clean a dishwasher 

What is vinegar?

200

How often do they recommend people to clean their freezers?

What is every 3-6 months?

300

a compartment that needs to be emptied after each use to prevent fires starting in the dryer 

What is a lint trap?

400

when is it safe to use bleach on laundry?

What is on white clothing?

500

How often do gutters need to be cleaned?

What is twice a year?

Staying Safe

100

One thing you should never use on a grease fire

What is water?

200

Where smoke detectors should be placed in a home

Where is everywhere bedroom, outside sleeping areas, and on each level of the home?

300

Keeping cords and wires away from walkaways prevents

What are trips and falls?

400

What to do when you smell gas in your home

What is leave immediately and call 911?

500

Name three items you should have in an emergency kit

What are a flashlight, batteries, water, nonperishable food, first aid kit?

Your Rights

100

Who would be responsible for fixing a broken heater in a rental?

What is the landlord?

200

True or False: A landlord can enter your home without notice.

What is false? They must give proper notice.

300

True or False: You can request repairs in writing.

What is true?

400

Law that protects you from discrimination when trying to rent a home

What is the Fair Housing Act?

500

Name one valid reason a landlord can evict a tenant.

What is nonpayment of rent, violation of lease agreement, property damage, illegal activity on the premises, or not maintaining a safe and healthy living environment?