Events › Rent Smart: Understanding Rental Agreements + Moving In/Out

We’re learning how to Rent Smart in Wisconsin, with Financial Security Educator, Alana Perez-Valliere! This free, six-module course is designed to help those who have little to no rental experience and those who have had difficulty obtaining rental housing. Suitable for Adults 18+, registration is required.

Understanding Rental Agreements + Moving In & Moving Out - Every landlord-tenant relationship includes a rental agreement, which is either written or oral. This agreement is a legal contract. Like all contracts, it is very important the tenant reads and understands the terms of the agreement before they sign it. This module focuses on the legal aspects of renting and common problem areas: rental agreements, security deposits, notices, and evictions. The importance of recordkeeping is reinforced in this lesson as it applies to the moving in and moving out processes.

*Participants that complete all 6 modules will earn a Rent Smart certificate!
No rental history? Landlords like Rent Smart certificates because they indicate an applicant has completed a program teaching the skills needed for a successful tenancy.
Poor rental or credit history? This certificate can give landlords more confidence in renting to individuals with a poor rental or credit history, or other potential challenges, because it demonstrates the applicant's effort to improve.

For more information, contact Alana Perez-Valliere at (262) 857-1946 or email alana.perezvalliere@wisc.edu.