Rent/lease
Monthly payment for the use of an apartment
Rent
Why do we need to clean our living areas?
To prevent mold, bugs, decrease allergies, keeps people safe
Who do you contact when you discover something is broken or not right within your apartment?
Your landlord
- get involved in the community to make connections
-limit isolation
-increase socialization
2 questions/topics you should discuss with a future roommate before moving in with each other.
Schedule (night person/day person) Cleanliness (cleaning agreement) Financial agreement (how much each person will owe and how and when it will be paid each month)
Money that is given in addition to your first months rent to get the aparment
Security deposit
How often should we clean our sheets?
once a week
You're having a hard time cleaning your room because you havent been keeping up with it, who do you call?
Nobody, this is your responsibility to maintain your home and keep it clean
How can you save money on cleaning supplies?
Make it yourself from natural ingredients
Who can you connect with after moving out and no longer have staff in the office to support you?
- REACH
-Peer specialist
-Therapist
-Natural supports
What are three other expenses you may be responsible for other than your rent?
-water
-electric
-trash
-heat
-Wifi/internet
How often should you clean out the pantry and make sure boxes are not unopened and food is still okay to eat?
once a month
A fire breaks out within your kitchen while making dinner. Who do you call?
911
What support do you have to help you obtain resources available to you?
Peer specialist, clubhouse, therapist
3 things you could be excited about to live on your own?
- independence
-own space
-case managers
-peer specialist
-clubhouse
What are three things you should not put down the drain?
Hair, potato peels, toothpaste
If you or your guest put a hole in your wall at the place you are renting, you should fix the hole and not worry about telling your landlord?
FALSE- anytime major repairs are needed to be done at your rental place, you should always contact your landlord before anything is fixed. If you fix it with your own repair man, the landlord could be very unsatisfied with the repair and you may have to pay for it
What resource can you use to find out what is going on in the community?
- XXalive website
- local library
Your roommate doesnt clean up after themselves in the common area and kitchen, how can you resolve this issue?
- talk to them about it and let them know how it makes you feel. It is their responsibility to also keep the area clean.
What are four things you should find out about on the lease prior to signing?
- how much is rent?
-what is the address?
-what utilities are included
-can i have a pet?
-are there quiet hours/rules
5 things you may need to buy for your apartment?
-coffe table
-bed
-Night stand
-lights
-kitchen supplies
You lost the keys to your apartment. What can you do?
-contact the landlord to get new keys. This is important because the landlord may need to change the locks if need be.
what are three resources you can use when living on your own?
Your roommate asks to borrow your wifi password but you already established you would have different wifi and pay them separate. How can you resolve this issue?
- Can give it if they know they have to split the bill
-tell them you are not comfortable with sharing your password and encourage them to get their own
*this can apply to most situations*