Renting a home

Renting a home

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Our Agenda1. Agenda2. Objectives3. Introductions 4. Activity 1: Discussion 5. Activity 2: Vocabulary review6. Activity 3: Dialogue7. Activity 4: Important points related to renting a home8. Activity 5: Case studies9. Activity 6: Dictation10. Reflection

Workshop Objectives

1. To learn 8 new words related to renting a home

2. To learn important points related to renting a home

Introductions…

What is your name?

What is your country of origin?

Discussion

Activity 1

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ReflectionHave you ever rented a home?

Are you renting a home right now?

What important points can you with us about renting a home?

Let’s review vocabulary related to renting a home

Activity 2

Activity one: Vocabulary Review

Member of a nationut

Tenant

rental agreement

security deposit

obligations

inspection

Evict

sublet

to force out of property

to examine a property for damage

a contract specifying the tenant's and landlord's legal responsibilities

a legal or moral responsibility to have a person take over your lease

a person who pays for the right to live in a residence owned by someone else

the owner of property that is leased or rented to another

landlord

an amount of money paid to your landlord in case damage is caused to your suite.

Activity two: Fill-in-the-blank

1. I need to _______________ my apartment because I can no longer pay the lease.

2. To ____________ you, your landlord must have a good reason.

3. What does your _____________________ say about late payments?

4. Your ___________ is to pay the rent on time.

5. Talk to your ________________ about your leaky water pipes.

6. Is your _________ paying the rent on time?

7. You will get your __________________ back at the end of your lease term.

8. There will be an ________________ of your apartment tomorrow.

evicttenant Inspection sublet

obligation Security agreement landlord security deposit

Listen!What tips does Johanna give Alicia about renting a home?

Activity 3

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Listen to a dialogue:

Johanna

Johanna

Alicia

Johanna

Alicia

Johanna

Alicia

AliciaCongratulations! I hear you are moving into your own place next week.

That’s right! I’ll sign my rental agreement tomorrow.

Good for you. Do you have to pay a security deposit?

Yes, but I am not sure how much it will be.

Talk to your landlord, but it should be about 50% of the monthly rate

Hey, the other thing you must do is have an inspection before you move in.

I have that scheduled for tomorrow.

Yes, I will talk to my landlord about that.

Do you want me to come over with you?Johanna

Alicia Sure, if you don’t mind. I would like you to review the agreement.

Listen to a dialogue:

Johanna

Alicia

Johanna

Alicia

Johanna

Alicia

Johanna

Alicia

Alicia Sounds good!

No problem. As a tenant you must be aware of your obligations.

What obligations are you talking about?

Well you must the rent on time and keep your apartment clean.

What kind of obligations does my landlord have?

and make sure the appliances are all in good working condition, right?

Your landlord has obligations, too, though. These will be listed in the agreement.

Johanna Well the landlord must make sure the place is clean when you move in …

Right! There are other obligations, too. We’ll discuss these tomorrow.

That makes sense.

Let’s learn some important points to remember about renting a home

Activity 4

A. your tenancy

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Your tenancy

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does not have to be written on a prescribed form.

But you must have the terms and conditions in writing

Terms and conditions include ….

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the length of your habitation at the property

Is smoking allowed?

Are pets allowed?

The number of people allowed to live at the premises

What happens if you are late with a payment? Will there be a late charge?

Your tenancy …

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may be one of three types:

Fixed period sporadic

Month-to-month

The renewal of your tenancy

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The landlord must send the renewal within three months of the end of a tenancy agreement

The tenant must respond to the renewal notice within 2 months of the end of a tenancy agreement.

B. The damage deposit

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The landlord can charge ½ the amount of 1 month’s rent in the event of damage to the property.

The damage deposit

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This amount plus interest, must be returned to you within 14 days of the termination of the rental agreement.

If there is no damage to the property

QUESTION!

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What if I am late making a payment?

The landlord may charge you:- $10.00 for the 1st day- $2.00 for day after- To a maximum of

$100.00

These conditions must be listed in your agreement!

QUESTIONS!

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Can I be evicted?

Yes, but …- the landlord must

notify you, using a prescribed form.

- the landlord must state why and when you are being evicted.

You can appeal this with the Residential tenancies branch.

QUESTION!

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Can my landlord enter my home whenever he or she wants?

No! To enter your landlord must …- Give you written

notice at least 24 hours in advance.

- Tell you when and why they want to enter.

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Your landlord may enter your home without notice …

- Only in the event of an emergency

- Only if the tenant gave prior permission

- Only if the landlord Terminated the agreement and wants to show the suite to a prospective tenant

It’s not mandatory, but you may want to inspect your home upon moving in, and then again when you move out.

One more thing!

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Contact:Residential Tenancies Branch302 – 254 Edmonton StreetWinnipeg, ManitobaR3C 3Y4Toll-free: 1-800-782-8403 (within Manitoba)Tel.: 204-945-2476Fax: 204-945-6273Email: rtb@gov.mb.cawww.manitoba.ca/rtb (See website for other locations within Manitoba)

More Questions?

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Let’s now consider some scenarios. What could they do better?

Activity 5

Scenario OneSam’s landlord entered his apartment when she discovered water leaking from her kitchen into the suite below.

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Was she allowed to do this?

Scenario TwoHeather’s landlord charged her $350.00 for her damage deposit. Her monthly rent is $700.00. is this accurate?

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Scenario ThreeRobert was evicted the day after his landlord discovered he was smoking in his suite.

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Was Robert’s landlord entitled to do this?

Scenario FourShamsun received her tenancy renewal agreement 90 days before the end of the original agreement.

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What may happen now?

Scenario FiveGabriella tried to sublet her apartment to her friend Samantha. Samantha had a good credit history and a good job, but her application was rejected. When asked why, the landlord refused to answer.

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What can the 2 women do now?

Dictation

Write what you hear!

Activity 6

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Dictation 1

The maximum a renter can be charged for late fees in one month is $100.00

Dictation 2

If you have any questions or concerns which cannot be taken care of by your landlord, contact the residential tenancies branch.

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Dictation 3 Your rent can be raised only once per year. Additionally, your landlord must show why the rent increase is necessary.

Dictation 4 It is not mandatory, but it is highly recommended that you do a move-in inspection before you move into your new home, and a move-out inspection upon completion of your lease.

Dictation 5

Smoking is prohibited by law in all common areas, such as elevators, laundry rooms and recreation facilities. If a tenant smoked in those areas, the landlord could give a warning and then notice for breach of a reasonable rule.

Reflection

What did you learn today? 8 new words related to renting

a home Important points related to

renting a home