Leasing 101

Online Learning Course
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Leasing 101

Section List

Terminology

Terms in Action

Qualifying for an Apartment

Cosigners/Garantor

Scenario: Moving in to a 1 Bedroom Apartment

Sharing Costs – Roommates

Scenario: Moving into a 2 Bedroom Apartment

What Do I Want?

Dealbreakers

Budget

When Should I Get Started?

Timing of Your Tour

The Landlord Can’t Make You…

Check Your Lease

Get Everything In Writing

Keeping the Place Livable

When It’s Time to Move Out

Fair Housing

Communication

The Do’s and Dont’s

Evictions & Housing Debt

Introduction

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Section One

Terminology​

Section Progress

Part One

Terms to Know​

Part Two

Terms in Action​

Section Quiz

Section Resources

Terminology Cheatsheet

Terminology Quiz

2 minute quiz

Take the Quiz

Begin

Ask Jessi

Any question, any time!

Section Two

Qualifying and Smart Money Moves

Section Progress

Part One

Qualifying for an Apartment

Part Two

Benefits of a Cosigner

Part Three

Scenario: Applying for a One-Bedroom Apartment

Part Four

Sharing Costs: Roommates

Part Five

Scenario: Moving in to a Two-Bedroom Apartment

Section Quiz

Section Resources

Qualifying Quiz

2 minute quiz

Take the Quiz

Begin

Ask Jessi

Any question, any time!

Section Three

Questions to Ask

Section Progress

Part One

What Do I Want?

Part Two

Dealbreakers

Part Three

Budget

Part Four

When Should I Get Started?

Part Five

Timing of Your Tour

Section Resources

Moving Checklist

Ask Jessi

Any question, any time!

Section Four

Tenant Rights & Fair Housing

Section Progress

Part One

The landlord can’t make you…

Part Two

Check Your Lease

Part Three

Get Everything in Writing

Part Four

Keeping the Place Livable

Part Five

When It's Time to Move Out

Part Six

Fair Housing

Section Quizes

Section Resources

Central Alabama Fair Housing Center

Tenant Rights Quiz

2 minute quiz

Take the Quiz

Begin

Fair Housing Quiz

2 minute quiz

Take the Quiz

Begin

Ask Jessi

Any question, any time!

Section Five

Tenant Responsibilities

Section Progress

Part One

Communication

Part Two

The Do's and Don'ts

Part Three

Evictions and Housing Debt

Section Quiz

Section Resources

The Alabama Tenants' Handbook

Communication Quiz

1 minute quiz

Take the Quiz

Begin

The Do's and Don'ts Quiz

1 minute quiz

Take the Quiz

Begin

Evictions and Housing Debt Quiz

1 minute quiz

Take the Quiz

Begin

Ask Jessi

Any question, any time!

Final Exam

Complete and pass your final exam, and we'll send you your certificate of completion! If you do not pass the first time, don't worry. You are welcome to try again!

Take the Exam

Complete and pass your final exam, and we'll send you your certificate of completion! If you do not pass the first time, don't worry. You are welcome to try again!
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In Conclusion

Thank you

Additional Course Resources

The Alabama Tenants' Handbook
The Central Alabama Fair Housing Center
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Website
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