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Preparing to Rent, Credit, & Financial Literacy

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Preparing to Rent, Credit, & Financial Literacy

Fair housing laws apply to the rental of apartments, plexes, single family homes, manufactured homes, etc., just as it does to the purchase of real estate and home insurance.  Owners, on-site and portfolio managers, leasing staff and maintenance crews all must comply with fair housing laws. 

At the Fair Housing Council (FHCO), we're not only interested in protecting fair housing rights in rental transactions, but also in educating housing consumers and expanding housing opportunities for all regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, familial status, disability, marital status, source of income, etc. in accordance with the letter and spirit of federal, state, and local fair housing laws. 

Hence the purpose of these Preparing to Rent pages of the FHCO.org website.  Follow the links below that interest you.

1. SAMPLE INTERACTIV E RENTAL FORMS

What you need to know about: rental applications
What you need to know about: rental agreements

Both links above include useful information about credit histories, avoiding bankruptcy, and other financial resources of value to one renting a home or apartment.

2.  CREDIT & FINANCIAL LITERACY

At the Fair Housing Council of Oregon we believe that financial literacy is a key for individuals to be successful active members our society and make informed, responsible choices as consumers. Read more...

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HousingConnections.org has been providing service to the Portland / Vancouver market completely free of charge since 2002. Help us build the region's best local housing resource - check it out and tell a friend today!

Search for a home to rent or buy at www.HousingConnections.org!
Search by price, size, ammenities as well as by school district, neighborhood, address, and much more.

Need help with the your search? Contact the Renter / Buyer Tech Line at staff@housingconnections.org or 503/802-8562. Learn more about HousingConnections.org here.

 

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Perhaps you've been renting for a while...

and you're beginning to think about a home purchase. Please visit our Home Buying pages for helpful tools and resources.

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Interested in helping stop Housing Discrimination?

Click to learn about becoming a Fair Housing Tester.

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"Thank You"

The FHCO would like to thank our partners and members for their support.
Their grants and contributions have helped to make the resources on this site possible.
Please join them in our efforts!






If you have a fair housing question, or to report a fair housing complaint, please call 503/223-8197 Ext. 2 or 800/424-3247 Ext. 2 (TTY and translation available). Alternatively, you may call HUD at 800/877-0246.


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Oregon and Southwest Washington
506 SW Sixth, Suite 1111, PORTLAND OR . 97204
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The work that provided the basis for this publication was supported by funding under a grant with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The substance and findings of the work are dedicated to the public. The author and the publisher are solely responsible for the accuracy of the statements and interpretations contained in this publication. Such interpretations do not necessarily reflect the views of the Federal Government.

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