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Rentwise!

Table of Contents

Chapter One—Ready to Rent?
 What can you afford?
 Comparison of housing types
 Roommates
 Qualifying
 Selling yourself in a competitive market
 Where to look
 Application and credit check
 Deposits
 Rent-to-own deals
 Discrimination
Chapter Two—Before You Move In
 Inspecting the unit
 Understanding the lease
Chapter Three—Tenant Information
 Basic covenants
 Your renter file
 Paying rent
 Relationships with other tenants
 Care of the property
 Typical maintenance problems
 Rent raises and late fees
 "Living together"
 Renter's insurance
Chapter Four—The Law
 Basic promises to each other
 Access to the unit
 Repairs and maintenance
 Chattanooga housing code
 Retaliatory eviction
 Damage deposits
 Leaving the unit (terminating the contract)
 Eviction
 Notice
 Court Day
 Judgment/Garnishment
 Appeals
Chapter Five—Getting Ready to Buy a House
Chapter Six—For Landlords
 Tips for making your business pay

Credits
This information for tenants and landlords was compiled with help from:
The Better Housing Commission
Chattanooga Apartment Association
Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise
Chattanooga Community Housing Development Organization
Office of the City Attorney
Department of Human Services
Department of Neighborhood Services
Office of Economic and Community Development
Housing Info Line
Legal Services of Southeast Tennessee


Research/Writing.....Marcia Lillich