Rent Smart
Rent Smart
Rent Smart focuses on the knowledge and skills essential for a successful renting experience.
The Rent Smart program challenges participants to know and understand their rights and responsibilities as a tenant, as well as know and understand the rights and responsibilities of their landlord. Emphasis is on forming a strong partnership between the tenant and landlord. Establishing a positive rental history is much like having a positive credit report and Rent Smart starts participants on the right path for success.
Rent Smart topics include:
- planning for and meeting monthly expenses
- finding and maintaining affordable housing
- how to complete a rental application
- strategies to build positive relationships with landlords and neighbors
- tenant and landlord responsibilities
Upcoming Classes
Marshfield
Rent Smart classes are held at the Everett Roehl Public Library on the last Wednesday of every month, from 1:00-4:00pm.
Wisconsin Rapids
Rent Smart classes are held in Wisconsin Rapids at McMillan Memorial Library on the last Friday of every month, from 9:00am-12:00pm.
Extension Wood County is a partner in the Central Wisconsin Partnership for Recovery’s Safe and Sober Housing workgroup and RentReady program. To learn more about this program, visit their website.
The RentReady program is for individuals who are in recovery and looking for long-term housing. To see if you qualify, review the RentReady Program Details.pdf
