Tenant Training Workshop

[Curtis Bidwell]

I teach a Tenant Preparation Workshop at our local Community Youth Services office for kids-at-risk about once a quarter. It's a win/win because I lease 2 units to CYS that they fill and oversee and I get to train the tenants beforehand!  As I evaluate and refine the class I'd like to know what other landlords would want included in a class preparing their tenants! Here's a brief overview of the things I cover:

• What Landlords look for in a potential tenant.
• Types of rentals and typical costs.
• Developing wise financial patterns.
• The Process of Getting an apartment: applications, contracts, security deposits, etc..
• How to get your security deposit back.
• Ways to get evicted:  Eviction process & effects of eviction on your future.
• Smart Tips when seeking a rental.

 Thanks for all your input!