The benefits of the RentSmart Certificate course are empowered tenants who understand their rights and responsibilities, communicate effectively with landlords, neighbours and roommates, budget to maintain their housing and look after their home.
RentSmart Certificate is a 12-hour course that covers the following:
- Tenant rights and responsibilities
- Landlord responsibilities and expectations
- Living with roommates, housemates and neighbours
- Effective communication skills
- Budgeting and planning for housing affordability and stability
- Maintenance do’s and don’ts
- Crisis management, safety and pests
Upon completion of the RentSmart Certificate course, participants earn the RentSmart Certificate of Completion. The certificate can act as a reference and lets landlords know that graduates have learned how to be a good tenant.
The benefits of the RentSmart Certificate course are empowered tenants who understand their rights and responsibilities, communicate effectively with landlords, neighbours and roommates, budget to maintain their housing and look after their home. Financial benefits include the reduction in the costs related to moving, damages and evictions, as well as the societal benefits of stable housing and all its related impacts.
“Excellent job. Thank you for letting me know that I don’t need to put up with abuse.”
“This course can change your life. We are all renters at some point.”
“This class was very helpful for me and my boyfriend. Now we know our rights and how to deal with renting. I am a first time renter so this class was great.”
“Thank you! This information was very helpful! I feel more confident after taking this course! I looked forward to each and every lesson.”
“So much more than just renting. A good life skills course. Friendly environment.”
“I learned so much over the past two days and I’ll be way more confident and knowledgeable about moving out in the near future”