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The average rent for a 2 bedroom in Baltimore County as of June 2021 is $1,237
What is the average price of a 2 bedroom apartment in Baltimore County?
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A checking/savings account
What is the best method of saving your money?
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Proof of savings equal to 1 month of rent, proof of income, signed lease/rental agreement
What are the three items needed to apply for RRH Rental assistance?
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The security deposit cannot be more than two months' rent.
What is the maximum amount a landlord may request for a security deposit?
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Subsidized/Income-based
If you find an apartment unit with a price that is listed below market value, what kind of housing is it?
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You must make $2,700/mo gross to qualify.
If you want to rent an apartment for $900/mo, what must your gross monthly income be to qualify for the apartment?
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Pay stubs, bank statements, identification documents
ALSO: Benefit award letters
What documents will landlords or leasing offices ask for when you apply for housing?
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1 full week
How long does it take for a RR Rental assistance check to be processed?
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A landlord cannot evict anyone by telling them to leave, the landlord must go to court and file a judgement against an individual first.
What must a landlord do before evicting you from your home?
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A private landlord
What type of landlord should you look for if you have an eviction on your record or your credit is too low?
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Availability date, income requirement, and credit criteria
What three things should you ask an apartment complex when you are looking to rent?
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Set up a payment plan to pay back the eviction
If you owe money for a past eviction, what do you need to do?
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Fridays
What is the only day rental assistance applications can be submitted?
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Tenant must pay the remainder of the rent owed throughout the duration of the broken lease.
What is the tenant responsible for paying if they break their lease early?
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A room rental
If you make $794/mo in SSI, and you cannot work, what type of housing can you afford?
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A studio or 1 bedroom
If your income is $2,700/mo before taxes, what kind of housing can you apply for?
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Supplement your income or decrease your expenses
If you can't afford your rent because your monthly expenses are too high, what do you need to do?
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Security deposit, 1 month of rent, outstanding BG&E bills
What three things can the RRH rental assistance cover?
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Rent escrow account, contacting local authorities and filing a complaint.
What steps can a tenant take if the landlord is not making the proper repairs to the property?
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Senior housing, disabled housing, income-based housing, section 8, HCVP, HUD subsidized housing
What types of housing all have long waitlists?
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$875x3 = monthly amounted needed to make in order to apply for this apartment.
If you find an apartment that you like for $875/mo, what do you calculate to see if you qualify?
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Call the leasing office and make sure you meet all the eligibility requirements before spending money to apply.
If you keep paying for application fees but and keep getting denied by apartment complexes, what can you do?
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The RRH Specialist and the resident
Who is responsible for your housing search?
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Damages to the apartment that were not accounted for upon move-in.
What can a landlord keep your security deposit for?
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Studios do not have a private bedroom, just a living room, kitchen and bathroom.
What is the difference between a studio and a 1 bedroom apartment?
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