NEW: Tenant Toolkit, regional communities of practice, and upcoming webinars.
Educate and prepare newcomers for renting with the new Tenant Toolkit.
Refugee Housing Solutions publishes today its Tenant Toolkit, a comprehensive resource for refugees and other newcomers entering the U.S. rental market. From the application process to move-out, this toolkit provides critical information on alternative documentation for non-citizens, guidelines for the landlord-tenant relationship, tenant responsibilities, and more.
This resource can be used by resettlement agency staff and sponsors alike to help situate newcomers for success in their new communities.
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Upcoming Webinars & Meetings
Regional Housing Community of Practice Meeting: Midwest
Friday, March 10 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET
When housing refugees and newcomers, it is essential to consider their cultural traditions, norms, and orientation when communicating with prospective landlords. It is also important to understand the landlord’s world when communicating the needs/expectations of refugees. This session will demonstrate how to assist refugees and landlords with understanding the roles each play when communicating throughout the rental process.
Regional Housing Community of Practice Meeting: Southeast
Wednesday, March 15 | 2:00 - 3:00 PM ET
When housing refugees and newcomers, it is essential to consider their cultural traditions, norms, and orientation when communicating with prospective landlords. It is also important to understand the landlord’s world when communicating the needs/expectations of refugees. This session will demonstrate how to assist refugees and landlords with understanding the roles each play when communicating throughout the rental process.
Lunch and Learn - Special Considerations and Preparation for Ending a Lease
Monday, March 20 | 12:00 - 12:45 PM ET
This session with Refugee Welcome Collective will address special considerations and how to help newcomers and community sponsors prepare for the end of a lease.
How to Weatherize Your Home or Apartment Throughout the Year
Thursday, March 23 | 2:30 - 3:30 PM ET
This webinar will teach participants how to weatherize their house or apartment for each season.
Regional Housing Community of Practice Meeting: Southwest
Friday, March 24 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET
When housing refugees and newcomers, it is essential to consider their cultural traditions, norms, and orientation when communicating with prospective landlords. It is also important to understand the landlord’s world when communicating the needs/expectations of refugees. This session will demonstrate how to assist refugees and landlords with understanding the roles each play when communicating throughout the rental process.
How to Properly Screen a Potential Landlord/Housing Provider
Monday, March 27 | 2:30 - 3:30 PM ET
In this webinar, participants will learn screening techniques and best practices to implement to gauge a potential landlord’s legitimacy.
Regional Housing Community of Practice Meeting: Northeast
Wednesday, March 29 | 2:00 - 3:00 PM ET
When housing refugees and newcomers, it is essential to consider their cultural traditions, norms, and orientation when communicating with prospective landlords. It is also important to understand the landlord’s world when communicating the needs/expectations of refugees. This session will demonstrate how to assist refugees and landlords with understanding the roles each play when communicating throughout the rental process.
Regional Housing Community of Practice Meeting: West
Friday, March 31 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET
When housing refugees and newcomers, it is essential to consider their cultural traditions, norms, and orientation when communicating with prospective landlords. It is also important to understand the landlord’s world when communicating the needs/expectations of refugees. This session will demonstrate how to assist refugees and landlords with understanding the roles each play when communicating throughout the rental process.
Policy News
Addressing Regional Housing Needs in CaliforniaOn March 7, the SPUR Urban Center is hosting a forum on Holding Cities Accountable for Affordable Housing Needs as a critical look into the performance of California local governments in upholding affordable housing needs across communities. |
New Guide for Housing AdvocatesThe National Low Income Housing Coalition’s 2023 Advocates’ Guide to Housing and Community Development Policy breaks down the relevant affordable housing programs and policies for practitioners across sectors to advocate for more just housing policy. |
