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Renting with Confidence
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SUPPORT SERVICES

Renting with Confidence

Offered at: Goodwill Career Center,
271 E. Apple Ave., Muskegon
Schedule: Mondays 6:00–8:00pm
Program Duration: 4 weeks

Free, on-site child care available!

Have you had a hard time renting?

Learn what landlords are looking for in their tenants and how to overcome rental challenges. This discussion-based class will help you present yourself as the best possible renter.

Objectives:

  • Know how to be a good tenant by paying rent on time, taking care of your home, and talking with your landlord when needed.
  • Understand what a security deposit is and how to get it back by keeping your place in good shape.
  • Learn what you can ask for as a tenant, like getting things fixed or making changes to your lease.
  • See why your rental history is important and how it helps you rent in the future.
  • Know your legal rights as a tenant, like having a safe place to live and privacy from your landlord.
  • Practice budgeting and building credit to make sure you can pay your rent and bills.
  • Learn how to spot and avoid rental scams to keep your money safe.

Challenges:

Have a bad rental history?
Learn what to do if you have a bad rental history or a criminal background.

Criminal background?
Get help if you’ve been convicted and want to rent a home.

Low income?
Understand how to find a place to rent even if you have low income.

Don’t understand your lease?
Learn how to read and understand your lease.

Been taken advantage of by previous landlords?
Find out what to do if you’ve been taken advantage of while renting.

Benefits:

  • Finishing the class will help you stand out to landlords.
  • Learn about your legal rights as a renter.
  • Earn a certificate when you complete the class.

 

For more information or to register, contact a Goodwill Resource Navigator:
(231) 722-7871

Goodwill Industries of West Michigan, Inc.

271 East Apple Avenue
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 722-7871

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