About VHDA. Covering the State 4/29/2015 VHDA S RENTAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM

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1 VHDA S RENTAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM About VHDA VHDA is a self-supporting, not-for-profit organization created by the Commonwealth of Virginia in 1972 to help Virginians attain quality, affordable housing. Provides mortgages, primarily for first-time homebuyers and developers of quality rental housing We use no state taxpayer dollars, but raise money in the capital markets to fund our loans 100 percent financing available with FHA-Plus loan VHDA services our own mortgages Loss mitigation program helps prevent foreclosures Housing Education Grant programs and non-profit support Covering the State 1

2 Community Outreach Division The Community Outreach Division is actively engaged in initiatives such as capacity building, pre-development assistance, housing counseling and education, and community housing planning Housing Choice Voucher Program Housing Education Marketing REACH Resources Enabling Affordable Community Housing in Virginia Virginia Housing Search VirginiaHousingSearch.com Launched June 2009 Assist Virginians find rental housing Search by: Region / Zip Codes / City / County Income Based Low to Moderate Income Subsidized Assisted Living Accessible Housing Homebuyer Education Training and Technical Support Housing Education Department Housing Counseling and Education Grants Renter Education 2

3 Homebuyer Education Rental Curriculum Development Agencies / Partner Request / Need Identified 8 Different Regions in Virginia Roundtable/Brainstorming Sessions Internal Partner External Partners Survey Roundtable Regions Abingdon Emporia Exmore Hampton Roads Harrisonburg Lynchburg Manassas Richmond 3

4 Purpose of Roundtables Opportunity for VHDA to identify key needs of renters from direct service providers Our goal: Develop a rental education curriculum Enable renters to make informed decisions Addressing renter s rights & responsibilities Other issues & concerns Roundtable Feedback Rental Programs exist but not complete Make people aware of scams Foreclosed Property Advertised as False Rental Credit Issues Past Rental History Affordable Rental Rooms Apartments Homes Survey Results Agencies had parts of Rental program but needed a complete curriculum Agencies would use as part of their programs Curriculum needed People exiting prison College Graduates Homeless / Rapid Rehousing Existing and New Tenants 4

5 The Curriculum Chapter 1 Are you financially ready to rent? Chapter 2 The Ins and Outs of Credit Chapter 3 How to find the right place Chapter 4 Handling the application process Chapter 5 Understanding the Lease Agreement The Curriculum Chapter 6 Getting back your Security Deposit Chapter 7 Life as a renter: Rights and Responsibilities Chapter 8 Housekeeping, Maintenance and Repairs Chapter 9 The right way to terminate the lease Chapter 1 Are you financially ready to rent? The Pros and Cons of Renting Why Create a Spending Plan? Why Develop a Saving Strategy? How to Determine Your Debt Comfort Level 5

6 Chapter 2 The Ins and Outs of Credit How Landlords Use Credit History Reading a Credit Report: What Does it Say About You? Establishing Credit What Exactly is a Credit Score? How to Handle Incorrect Credit Report Information Working with Housing, Credit, and Financial Counselors Avoiding Identity Theft Chapter 3 How to find the right place Know Your Rights Before You Begin Your Search Rental Search Assistance virginiahousingsearch.com Special Military Provisions Persons with Disabilities Beware of Rental Scams Chapter 4 Handling the application process Private Owner or Property Management Company Landlord s Objective: What Are They Looking for? Obtaining & Completing the Application The Application Fee The Verification Process Reasons for Application Denial Submitting the Security Deposit 6

7 Chapter 5 Understanding the Lease Agreement What is the Lease Agreement? VRLTA Landlords and Non-VRLTA Landlords Types of Rental Agreements Common Misunderstandings Chapter 6 Getting back your Security Deposit What is a Security Deposit? What Can the Deposit Cover? Maximum Amount by Law Other Possible Upfront Costs Security Deposit Refund Walk-through Inspection Forwarding Address Seeking Assistance Chapter 7 Life as a renter: Rights and Responsibilities Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (VRLTA) Confidentiality Notices Disclosures Right of Entry Disabled Tenant or Household Members Extermination 7

8 Chapter 8 Housekeeping, Maintenance and Repairs Landlord Responsibilities / Tenant Responsibilities Landlord Negligence Preventive Maintenance Extermination Renter s Insurance Chapter 9 The right way to terminate the lease Re-read the Lease Agreement Tenant s Intent to Vacate Providing Sufficient Notice Tenant Termination Before the Lease Expires Landlord Noncompliance Landlord Termination Lease Expiration Transfer of Ownership, Property Sale or Foreclosure Non-Compliance Accept with Reservation Rental Resources Fair Housing Consultation Federal Acts and Legislation Counseling Legal Financial Assistance Rental Search virginiahousingsearch.com Reducing Solicitations 8

9 Available Summer 2015 VHDA.com virginiahousingsearch.com PDF Document Easy navigation Certificate Support existing Rental Programs Registration Quizzes for each Chapter VHDA Certificate Partner PowerPoints Group classes VHDA s Rental Curriculum Next Steps Community and partner awareness Housing Authorities Management Companies Landlords Renters Non-profit partners Rental Education Programs 9

10 We need your feedback Would your organization use this curriculum? If yes- How? We need your feedback How will this curriculum have a positive impact on tenants or your work in affordable housing? We need your feedback Is there value in a renter obtaining a certificate? 10

11 We need your feedback How can we increase the value of the certificate? Please questions or comments to 11