1.__________________________________________________ 2.__________________________________________________ Facilitator Note: Schedule a tour with a local supportive housing provider and take group participants to view the apartment. Debrief after the tour and have a discussion with the group about whether the apartment met their expectations. If it did not, talk with the group about how they can adjust their expectations. You’re making progress on identifying what you need when you move to permanent housing! Keep up the good work! Our next lesson will focus on learning about what a lease is and what you and your landlord’s responsibilities are. See you then. Lesson Four: What is a Goal for the lesson: Participants will learn what a lease is and the responsibilities of a landlord. Moving to your own apartment can be a little bit scary. It’s okay to have questions and be nervous. Today’s lesson will focus on what it means to have a lease. We will also discuss the responsibilities that your landlord may have. This will help you to feel more comfortable when making informed decisions about your move to supportive housing. What is a Living in permanent supportive housing is different from living in a group home, adult home or other types of health” housing. In permanent supportive housing, you sign a document “mental called a lease. This is the same piece of paper anyone else who rents a house or apartment signs. A lease gives you rights under the law. It also makes you responsible for certain things. When you have a lease, you cannot be kicked out because you refuse treatment or other services. You can keep your housing as long as you meet your responsibilities. Your landlord also has responsibilities. Let’s take a minute to read about them now. My responsibilities: paying rent on time keeping space clean making sure that the house or apartment is not damaged being a good neighbor My landlord’s responsibilities: keeping the property safe (working locks, no dangerous conditions) making sure heat and plumbing work
1.__________________________________________________ 2.__________________________________________________ Facilitator Note: Schedule a tour with a local supportive housing provider and take group participants to view the apartment. Debrief after the tour and have a discussion with the group about whether the apartment met their expectations. If it did not, talk with the group about how they can adjust their expectations. You’re making progress on identifying what you need when you move to permanent housing! Keep up the good work! Our next lesson will focus on learning about what a lease is and what you and your landlord’s responsibilities are. See you then. Lesson Four: What is a Goal for the lesson: Participants will learn what a lease is and the responsibilities of a landlord. Moving to your own apartment can be a little bit scary. It’s okay to have questions and be nervous. Today’s lesson will focus on what it means to have a lease. We will also discuss the responsibilities that your landlord may have. This will help you to feel more comfortable when making informed decisions about your move to supportive housing. What is a Living in permanent supportive housing is different from living in a group home, adult home or other types of “mental health” housing. In permanent supportive housing, you sign a document called a lease. This is the same piece of paper anyone else who rents a house or apartment signs. A lease gives you rights under the law. It also makes you responsible for certain things. When you have a lease, you cannot be kicked out because you refuse treatment or other services. You can keep your housing as long as you meet your responsibilities. Your landlord also has responsibilities. Let’s take a minute to read about them now. My responsibilities: paying rent on time keeping space clean making sure that the house or apartment is not damaged being a good neighbor My landlord’s responsibilities: keeping the property safe (working locks, no dangerous conditions) making sure heat and plumbing work