HOW RENT WELL WORKS / RELEASE OF INFORMATION
By taking Rent Well I understand that:
- I will become educated about my rights and responsibilities as a renter.
- I will learn about affordable housing and the steps to take to overcome screening barriers such as evictions, criminal history and credit problems.
- There will be landlords willing to consider Rent Well graduates, but there is no guarantee or promise a landlord will rent to me. Some landlords use a special screening criteria just for Rent Well graduates.
- Some landlords are willing to consider issues on a case-by-case basis.
- Homes for Good, Laurel Hill Center, and other Agencies teaching Rent Well are not responsible for decisions made by any landlord.
- The program does not offer rent assistance, nor help with security deposits.
- The Rent Well Instructor and staff at Laurel Hill Center are here to help, but are not lawyers and therefore cannot give me legal advice
- I must attend every training session and complete all of the work to earn a Certificate of Completion.
- I must develop and complete the terms of a Personal Contract to earn a Certificate of Completion.
- I will complete a Post Graduation Plan to help me stay focused once the class is over.
- I will submit an “I’ve Rented!” Card to Laurel Hill Center after signing a rental/lease agreement or a “Change of Address” Card when my contact information on my Intake Form changes.
- Laurel Hill Center will contact me to complete an additional Followup Form one year after graduating from Rent Well.
*IMPORTANT NOTE – It is important that you update your contact information given on the Intake Form when it changes. We cannot send a 6 Month Follow-up Form without current information. -Please use the Change of Address Card in your graduation packet or contact your case manager.