Programs For Renters

Renters Eviction Coaching

This specialized service is available to tenants.

Renters Eviction Coaching is designed to help tenants navigate the difficult process of evictions. Our team is here to provide advice and support so that you can make informed decisions about your rights, obligations, and options in the face of eviction. 

We understand that this is a challenging situation and we’re here to help you every step of the way. Whether facing an immediate eviction or need help preparing for a future threat, our team is here to provide personalized advice and support. We can discuss your case with you, provide information about the eviction process, offer options for confronting an eviction notice, and review possible outcomes that may arise from a court hearing.

Our goal is to empower tenants and help them find solutions to prevent displacement:

  • Discover your rights and obligations as a tenant when facing eviction.
  • Learn how to best prepare and respond to an eviction notice.
  • Understand the different stages of a landlord-tenant dispute.
  • Find out what to do if you believe your rights have been violated.
  • Get advice on the best course of action for your specific situation so that you can stay in your home or find another place to live.

Renters Eviction Coaching can help tenants:

  • Discover their rights and obligations as a tenant when facing eviction.
  • Learn how to best prepare and respond to an eviction notice.
  • Understand the different stages of a landlord-tenant dispute.

Find out what to do if you believe your rights have been violated. Get advice on the best course of action for your specific situation so that you can stay in your home or find another place to live.


READY Program

The READY Program offers financial support with rent by paying a portion of your rent!

To qualify for the program

  • Present proof of employment
  • Attend Life Skills Classes
  • Attend One-on-One Meetings
  • Must be willing to SAVE!

Advocacy

It is critical to understand how housing can impact the fabric of a community. WAVE views our role as an advocate for support.

We have observed that individuals who understand their rights as tenants tend to be more successful in obtaining good outcomes from conversations with landlords. We provide a bridge between the two parties, in order to ensure that both sides have their needs met.

We have experienced instances when we had to approach the Landlord/Property Manager to educate them on the “Rights of a Resident.” More importantly, we have worked to help property managers learn that it is not possible to promote lease enforcement without respecting the humanity of each tenant.

Helping landlords expand their perspectives and better understand residents’ viewpoints has been difficult, but has offered a great opportunity for growth. We have created a trusted relationship on both sides of the “Landlord/Tenant” relationship and act as a liaison between the resident and the landlord.


Frequently Asked Questions from Renters

Q. I want to avoid Eviction but I have a difficult time making my monthly rent payment. Will WAVE offer me, or my property owner, guidance to resolve this?

A. WAVE will act as a liaison between the owner and the tenant.  WAVE will also connect the tenant with one of WAVE’S housing counselors who will seek resources to help with any delinquent rent.