Are
you shopping for a home but keep running into barriers?
Many families find the process frustrating, time-consuming, and financially hard. Some may never find a landlord that will approve their application because of past problems.
These barriers can be low income, low credit score, evictions, drug or criminal history.
The Renter’s Readiness Certification helps address apartment shopping problems. It will also make your application more appealing to landlords.
The certification is a three-part class that covers financial capability, landlord/tenant relationships, and accessing community resources. Each of these
topics will help you become a more successful tenant and help create a positive experience with your landlord.
We will be hosting all 3 classes over Zoom for the first 3 Fridays of
November The schedule is outlined below, for each day and time that the classes will be held. Joining is easy - first, fill out the participant information form below, then click the following Zoom meeting link at the specified dates & times below to
enter the class, and that's it!
Please invite community and clients to participate in the Renters’ Readiness Classes.
All classes are virtual in 2021.
REGISTER NOW!
https://forms.gle/fEz8CjSfzS3ZvKRe6
Register Early and Get Reminders, OR Register and Enter at Time of Class
Renters’
Readiness Certification (RRC) classes, organized by Landlord Liaison Program at Associated Ministries in partnership with Tacoma Housing Authority, Pierce County Housing Authority, Vadis, Sound Outreach, and Spinnaker Property Management, are FREE and OPEN
TO THE PUBLIC. RRC classes are a great opportunity to learn about community resources, prepare to rent, learn financial basics to help understand credit in the rental application screening
process, and learn about the rights and responsibilities of tenants and landlords in Washington State. Although classes are offered in preferred order, attend any class when you are able and that meets your needs! Attend one class, two classes, or all three
classes! When you complete all three classes, you will receive a Certificate of completion.
HERE ARE UPCOMING CLASSES THIS MONTH:
Class 1 – Friday November 5, 2021 11:00 AM- 1:00 PM
ACCESSING COMMUNITY RESOURCES – Maintain your rental housing by utilizing community resources that offset costs in other
areas of your life. Also hear expert tips on how to search for housing, understand your lease, and become a knowledgeable renter. Instructed by
Sandra Iverson from Vadis Resources.
Class 2 – Friday November 12, 2021 11:00
AM-12:30 PM
FINANCIAL CAPABILITY – Learn how to set a budget and improve your credit score. Participants who successfully complete
this session gain access to ongoing programs with Sound Outreach to continue their progress towards financial stability. Instructed by
Kenan Hadzic from Sound Outreach.
Class 3 – Friday, November 19, 2021 11:00
AM – 1:30 PM
LANDLORD/TENANT RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES – Understand your rights and responsibilities under the landlord/tenant laws
in Tacoma and Washington State. Instructed by Mark Melsness from Spinnaker Property Management.
In partnership,
Kiesha Triplett
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