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Rentin ing a g an Ap Apartment Mic ichael M l Mande del l Dir irector o r of Tra Transit itio ional H l Housin ing g for r What is an apartment? A place that is owned by somebody else, who is usually called the owner or

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Rentin ing a g an Ap Apartment

Mic

ichael M l Mande del l

Dir

irector o r of Tra Transit itio ional H l Housin ing g

for r

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What is an apartment?

  • A place that is owned by somebody

else, who is usually called the owner

  • r landlord
  • You pay to live there, usually once

per month

  • You sign a contract with the landlord,

called a lease

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What is an apartment?

The lease says:

  • how much you will pay
  • when and how to pay it
  • what the landlord will provide in return
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Decide What You Want First

Before looking for an apartment, you will need to decide some things:

– Where do you want to live? – Close to family or friends? – Close to school or work? – Close to a bus line?

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Decide What You Want First

  • How much can you afford to pay each

month?

– A good rule of thumb is about 1/3 of what you earn in a month should go toward rent.

  • Write down what you decide as a

reminder during your search

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Start Your Search

  • If you know the neighborhood you

want to live in, – Go with a friend or family member – Drive or walk around that neighborhood looking for “For Rent” signs

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Start Your Search

  • You can look in newspaper’s

classified ads for the “Apartments for Rent” section

  • You can look at websites that offer

apartment rental listings

– Craig’s List – Arizona Department of Housing/Social Serve website

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Be Prepared

When you have chosen an apartment where you want to live,

  • Go for a visit
  • Ask for a tour.
  • Take notes during your tour to help

you remember for later

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Be Prepared

You may want to ask yourself these questions while you are there:

– How clean is the property? – Is anything broken? – How friendly are the staff? – Do the neighbors seem friendly too? – Is it quiet enough for you? – Do you feel safe visiting there?

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What Happens Next?

You will probably have to:

  • Fill out a rental application

– Give information like your name – How much money you make – How many times each month you get paid

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What Happens Next?

You may also need to: – Give the names of people who can give a reference about you – Make sure you ask those people first before giving their name and phone numbers out!

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What Happens Next?

You might need to provide: – Copies of paycheck stubs (if you are working) OR – Your Social Security statements to prove you earn enough money to pay your rent

  • The application CAN NOT ask you

about your disabilities

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When Your Application is Accepted

  • You will be invited to sign your lease

– Read it carefully before signing – Ask questions if there is anything in it that you don’t understand!

  • You may also be responsible for

water and sewage or trash fees in addition to your rent

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When Your Application is Accepted

  • You will probably have to pay a

security deposit

– Usually one or two months of rent – You cannot move in until you pay this

  • Your landlord should tell you the total

amount you need to pay before you move in

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Before You Move In

  • Walk through your new apartment

with your landlord

– make sure it is clean – Make sure that nothing is broken

  • Ask the landlord to make sure

anything that needs to be cleaned or fixed is done before you move in

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Before You Move In

Make sure you have plenty of people handy to help you move into your new apartment!

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After You’ve Moved In

You are responsible for:

  • Making sure that your apartment

stays clean

  • Telling your landlord about anything

that breaks - as soon as possible

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After You’ve Moved In

Be respectful of your neighbors:

  • No loud parties
  • Do not watch your TV too late at

night!

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Know Your Rights

It is illegal for a landlord to refuse to rent to you or to evict you because

  • f your disability

– A landlord can only consider your ability to pay your rent on time

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Know Your Rights

If you require a service animal,

  • The landlord must allow that even if

they have a “no pets” policy

  • You are still responsible for the care

and behavior of the animal

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Know Your Rights

Contact: The Southwest Fair Housing Council

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Arizona Center for Disability Law for help if you think a landlord has discriminated against you

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Resources

For finding an apartment:

– Arizona Department of Housing/Social Serve: http://www.socialserve.com/tenant/AZ/ index.html

If you feel you have been discriminated against in your apartment search:

– Soutwest Fair Housing Council: http://www.swfhc.com – Arizona Center for Disability Law: http://www.acdl.com

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Resources

For finding an apartment:

– Arizona Department of Housing/ Social Serve: http://www.socialserve.com/tenant/ AZ/index.html

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Resources

If you feel you have been discriminated against in your apartment search:

– Soutwest Fair Housing Council: http://www.swfhc.com – Arizona Center for Disability Law: http://www.acdl.com

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Resources

If you have questions about this presentation, contact:

Michael Mandel Director of Transitional Housing, Primavera Foundation: http://www.primavera.org, mmandel@primavera.org, or 520-308-3130