Rent Well - Housing Support Services

Group	Housing
Category	Housing Support Services
Name	Rent Well
Provider	Transition Projects, Inc.

Description

Rent Well, a program of Transition Projects, is a 15-hour tenant education program taught by certified instructors in Oregon and Washington. The course is typically taught in 3 to 6 weeks and covers key information and skills for becoming a responsible, successful, and stable tenant.

During this class, participants learn:

• To identify potential screening barriers
• Understand how and why a landlord will screen them
• Review important personal records; such as credit, civil, and criminal reports
• Create an individualized plan for stable housing
• Build a household budget that makes paying rent a priority
• Review rental agreements to understand common terms and expectations
• Understand the landlord’s perspective
• Communicate effectively with neighbors and landlords
• Move-in and move-out of rental units in a professional manner
• Understand the eviction process and how to avoid it

How to maintain a clean, safe, and healthy home.

Facilities

Rent Well

Contacts

Contact: Transition Projects Administrative Office Phone: (503) 280-4700