1. Lesson 21.1 Housing Decisions
Describe several housing rental alternatives.
Discuss potential living arrangements and moving choices.
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2. Intro- Where have you lived?
Once you reach adulthood, what are some different housing alternatives open to you?
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3. Housing Alternatives On-campus housing Dormitory
Sorority and fraternity houses
Cooperative housing- share in cooking, cleaning and maintaining the common areas. (less rent)
Apartments
Duplexes
Condominiums
Houses

4. Living Arrangements Where to live Security deposit and fees.
Length of time you plan to live in the residence.
Distance from work/school
Distance to Laundry, shopping, gas stations etc.
Repairs and maintenance you are expected to perform
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5. Living Arrangements What to take Furniture
Furnished/unfurnished?
Unfurnished
Buy or rent
Basic household and personal items
Cleaning supplies, personal, kitchen, clothing, decorative items.
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6. Planning Your Move
Group financial decisions if you have roommates. p512
Utilities
Groceries
Moving costs
Includes, time and $ spent to pack, store, transport, load, unload and unpack. ( can be tax write off if moving for work.
Installation charges

7. How to find a place to live
Broker
Ex pro-move
Websites
Classified ads
College resources
Word of mouth
Visit the area and drive around
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8. Lesson 21.2 The Rental Process
List the advantages and disadvantages of renting a place to live.
Describe the elements of a rental application, rental inventory, and lease.
Discuss landlord and tenant responsibilities.
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9. Advantages and Disadvantages of Renting
Mobility
Convenience
Minimal responsibilities
Social life
Lower living expenses
Disadvantages
Noise
Lack of privacy
Small quarters
Lack of storage
Lack of parking
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10. Rental Agreements Leases Month-to-month agreements Rental inventory
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11. Landlord/Tenant Responsibilities
Landlord obligations
Tenant obligations
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