renting 101
The official contract you sign when your renting a house or apartment
A Lease
Monthly bills like electric, water, and gas that are separate from rent
Utility's
a credit report
Letting a friend live with you full time without putting them on the lease
Unapproved guest
Paying the house/apartment rent on time
smart
Upfront money held by the landlord to cover potential property damages
Security deposit
Total pay before taxes and deductions are taken out
Gross pay
A landlord runs a _______ ______ to see your financial and criminal past
Background Check
Painting the walls or making big changes to the place your renting with no landlord permission
unallowed changes
Ignoring roof leaks or any problems in the house your renting
dumb
The legal process of kicking someone out for violating their lease terms
Eviction
Take home pay after taxes and deductions are removed
Net income
Having ___ ______ of a credit history could lead a landlord to reject your lease
bad credit
Renting out your apartment to someone else without permission
Unapproved sublease
Reading the ENTIRE lease before signing it
Smart