Students will learn their rights and responsibilities as tenants and be able to implement this knowledge by achieving the following learning outcomes. During the Preferred Tenant Program, participating students will:

1. Students will list five renting resources available to them as they become student-tenants that they can use as needed throughout the rental process.
2. Students will describe safe behaviors and how these behaviors can be used to promote a safe living environment off-campus.
3. Students will recall the steps of the rental process to create an actionable plan for moving and living off-campus.
4. Students will classify what off-campus behaviors will demonstrate responsibility as a good neighbor and good tenant.
5. Students will describe the City of Milwaukee rules and regulations that will impact their decisions throughout their rental process.

Landlords and rental companies participating in this program with UWM agree to provide a discount of 2% off monthly rent and/or $250 off security deposits to tenants who have completed the Preferred Tenant Program class.

Tenants receive a lease addendum to certify they have completed the course and are eligible for the discount on rent, that is good as long as they are a student at UWM. Student-tenants in the course learn about rental rights and responsibilities. These are must-rent-to tenants who want to have a positive experience living in the neighborhood. ​

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