For Landlords

This FAQ guide is designed to help landlords and other housing providers understand the unique aspects of renting to newcomers, including refugees and asylum seekers. It addresses common questions and concerns, providing practical information to facilitate a smooth and inclusive experience for all.

This comprehensive tool for housing providers contains key information and resources on renting to refugees, including the resettlement process, support available to refugees when renting, FAQs, and more.

This guide provides an overview of the typical documents required by landlords or property managers when applying to rent a house or apartment. It highlights which documents newcomers might use as substitutes.

This webinar hosted by RHS for housing providers shared detailed information about the resettlement process, the benefits of renting to newcomers, and ways for housing providers to engage with the resettlement agencies.

A new explainer from the Migration Policy Institute provides a thorough breakdown of migration trends and demographics in the U.S. This insightful resource serves as an essential guide for resettlement agency staff, affordable housing providers, community sponsors, and volunteers alike. It can also be helpful to community groups and individuals who are generally unfamiliar with who refugees, immigrants, and other newcomers to the U.S. are and want to learn more.

Newcomers are typically seeking stability, and are often long-term tenants.

This factsheet adapted from a CWS resource highlights the benefits of renting to refugees to address landlords and property managers’ hesitancies in providing permanent housing solutions. This resource also aims to cultivate a general understanding of the services and financial assistance granted to newcomers.

This resource provides a comprehensive overview of the rights and protections
guaranteed under the Fair Housing Act, offering guidance on navigating the housing landscape, understanding tenant rights, and acting against discriminatory practices.

This resource explores dynamic partnerships and technology solutions created to secure and support stable housing for refugees and newcomers through an innovative technology solution to effectively and efficiently make housing matches between landlords and hopeful tenants.