ByDesign™ certified counselors can help you with rental issues such as preparing for relocation and securing or maintaining residence in rental housing. Consumers have rights and responsibilities in the maintaining of safe and secure housing. We can provide budget and debt counseling, credit report reviews, help with tenant/landlord issues and home pre-purchase counseling.

• Budget and debt counseling – to help you qualify for a rental, or to help you to negotiate effectively with a landlord.
• Credit Report Review – to help you understand your credit rating and to correct inaccurate data.
• Debt Management Program – to assist you when debt jeopardizes your housing situation.
• Tenant/Landlord Issues – how to approach your landlord during financial difficulties.
• Home Pre-purchase Education – to help you to develop a plan and timeline.

ByDesign™ is also able to provide guidance in fair housing awareness – if you have been trying to buy or rent a home or apartment and you believe your rights may have been violated, you can file a fair housing complaint. Our counselors can assist you in understanding your rights.

Dept. of Justice Housing Discrimination Tip Line:
(800) 896-7793