“Second Chance” is for those who are having difficulty finding stable housing because of bad credit or a poor rental history. Even if things are better now, it can be hard to get away from a past eviction or because of property damage that you couldn’t fix.
Consisting of six classes taught by qualified instructors from the community, Second Chance gives you the opportunity to learn about landlord-tenant issues, conflict resolution, energy education, money management, goal setting, and the characteristics of a good tenant.
This education program prepares you for the responsibilities of renting and gives you the skills necessary to be the kind of tenant your landlord will hate to lose!
Second Chance prepares you to approach landlords with confidence and encourages landlords to view prospective tenants with a more open mind.
Topics covered include How to be a Good Tenant, Landlord/Tenant Issues, Energy Education, Conflict Resolution, Goal Setting, and Basic Budgeting. Those who successfully complete all six sessions of the class will receive a Certificate of Completion and a Letter of Recommendation to attach to future rental applications.
Pre-registration is required. The deadline is Monday, March 21st.
To register, or for more information about Second Chance, visit http://communityservices.us/housing/second-chance-renters-program/ or contact Cindy Pratt-DeMarzo at 541-758-2632 for Linn and Benton counties, and Kacy Jensen at 541-574-2281 in Lincoln County.
UPCOMING SECOND CHANCE CLASSES: CORVALLIS
Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:00pm - 3:00pm at Community Outreach, Inc. building at in 865 NW Reiman in Corvallis. Registration deadline is Monday, March 21st.
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