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Learn what all tenants should know
Renter Certification Program
The goal of this program is to support renters who have problematic rental histories. Using training and one-on-one assistance, our landlord/tenant training specialists help individuals identify issues in their rental history preventing them from obtaining housing. Once these issues are identified, a personalized plan of action can be created to address the past, and move forward to begin to build a positive rental history.
Specialized training
The program includes a three-hour training, which gives participants:
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Customized training in Landlord/Tenant law
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Overview of what landlords screen for in selecting tenants
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Soft skills on how to resolve conflict constructively
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A "tool box" of resources to assist a tenant in successfully obtaining housing
See the list of upcoming training locations and dates below. Call the Dispute Resolution Center of Snohomish, Island and Skagit Counties to enroll in a class, 425-339-1335 or 800-280-4770.
One-on-one assistance
After completion of the training, tenants can talk with the landlord/tenant training specialist to review rental history and create a plan that may include:
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Mediating past disputes
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Consolidating debt
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Establishing payment plans
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Attending budgeting classes
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Identifying affordable housing and other community resources
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Reviewing a tenant’s credit report
Upcoming Renter Certification Trainings
Dispute Resolution Center
2801 Lombard Avenue, 1st floor
Everett, WA 98201
Mountlake Terrace Library
23300 58th Ave W
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
Monroe City Library
1070 Village Way
Monroe, WA 98272
Stanwood Public Library
9701 271st St NW Stanwood WA 98292
*Tentatively scheduled for above dates. Please call Dispute Resolution Center to confirm at 425-339-1335 or 800-280-4770.
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