Leasing 101

Housing Search Basics

• Search the Housing listings and filter by bedrooms, price, neighborhood, and more. 
• Sign up for an account to save listings you may be interested in and contact properties.
• Always tour the property if possible before signing a lease. If you aren't in the area, ask if the landlord provides virtual tours. 
• Be on the lookout for scams.

How to Avoid Scams

When you’re sifting through listing after listing months into your apartment search, you may be tempted to go for the post with the most-everything you’ve ever wanted in an apartment (dream location, every amenity imaginable, etc.) for hundreds of dollars under your budget. But unfortunately, when a rental seems too good to be true, it usually is. 

However, rental scams can be easy to spot once you know what you’re looking for. Watch the video below for information on what to look out for during your housing search.

Renting Without Credit

The good news: no credit is better than bad credit. This video shares ways to be approved to lease an apartment before having established credit.

Leasing Lingo

Be sure to read your lease before signing! Watch the video below for helpful information on terms you might come across as your review your lease paperwork.