Housing Resources for Renters and Roommates
Guides for every step of renting in the United States: how the housing market works, leases and deposits, your legal rights as a tenant, budgeting and credit, and the documents landlords ask for.
There are sections for international students, working professionals on visas and families, plus scam prevention and emergency help, and Snesty, our AI assistant, can answer your own questions in plain words.
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Common questions
Where should a first-time renter start?
With the first-time renter guide: budget, documents, searching, red flags, touring, the lease and move-in, in the order you'll meet them.
Is there a roommate agreement template?
Yes. The roommate agreement template covers rent, deposit, bills, chores, guests, quiet hours and moving out, ready to fill in and sign.
How do I split rent fairly?
The guide to splitting rent works through four methods on the same example: equal shares, room size, private bathrooms and income.