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Tenant Toolkit

This comprehensive tool for newcomer applicants and renters contains vital information and resources on searching for housing, what to expect during the application process, key things to understand in a lease, what rights a tenant has under the Fair Housing Act, and more.

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If you are a newcomer to the U.S. seeking housing and want to learn how to be a successful renter and navigate the U.S. rental housing market, we welcome you to explore the RHS Tenant Toolkit.

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Rental Application Essentials: How Newcomers Can Use Alternative Documents

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Fair Housing FAQs

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Fair Housing Act 101

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