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RENTER EDUCATION

Unlock the keys to confident renting with this comprehensive workshop.

Gain essential knowledge about your rights and obligations as a tenant, learn to craft a realistic budget, and discover strategies to navigate financial hurdles. Understand the importance of credit and renters' insurance, and get clarity on the eviction process, recognizing when legal help may be necessary. You'll also gain insight into different lease types and tenancy agreements. Equipped with practical tools and resources, you'll leave ready to make informed decisions. Plus, you can schedule a personalized counseling session with our HUD-certified experts to help you achieve your specific goals.

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  • Fair Housing

  • Financial Management

  • Credit

  • Insurance

  • Types of Tenancy and Leases

  • Tenant and Landlord Responsibilities

  • Eviction Process and Legal Help

  • Resources

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While our programming is designed for residents ages 18+, we provide financial literacy education for youth upon request and availability. We have worked with local youth groups like Ai3 Leadership Academy to develop knowledge, skills, and habits as a stepping stone to a young person’s path to adult financial well-being. Please contact Maybeth Morales-Davis (maybeth@nestct.org) to learn more about partnering with NEST to uplift your youth.

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Download our NEST Intake Packet. Click on the PDF icon below: 

If you are unable to complete the form due to a functional limitation, please contact Maybeth Morales-Davis (maybeth@nestct.org) and we will do our best to accommodate you in another way. Our office is handicap-accessible. Please call ahead so that we may accommodate your needs.

UPCOMING RENTER EDUCATION WORKSHOPS

  • Landlord Education
    Landlord Education
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Sep 17
    Zoom (via Waterbury office)
    Sep 17, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Zoom (via Waterbury office)
    Owning rental property is one way of achieving the dream of homeownership. But, in buying rental property it is not only your home but also your business. Learn the technical, financial and practical aspects involved in owning a rental property, as well as the responsibilities it comes with.
  • Pre-Purchase Home Buyer Education Workshop
    Pre-Purchase Home Buyer Education Workshop
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Sep 19
    Danbury Location is TBD
    Sep 19, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Danbury Location is TBD
    We offer pre-closing education course FREE of charge to CHFA loan applicants. The pre-closing class provides an overview on a range of financial and practical topics that a homebuyer should understand before completing the homeownership process.
  • Community Food Celebration
    Community Food Celebration
    Sat, Sep 19
    Nature's Ombre
    Sep 19, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Nature's Ombre, 180 Grand Street, Waterbury, CT 06702
    A Harvest Celebration of Recipes, Food, and Community
  • Financial Fitness
    Financial Fitness
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Sep 21
    Danbury
    Sep 21, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Danbury, 3 Rose St, Danbury, CT 06810, USA
    Would you like to learn how to manage your money? Managing your money isn’t hard, but it takes some “know-how.” Learn to save, review, and understand your credit report, and the basics of borrowing.
  • NEST Town Hall
    NEST Town Hall
    Thu, Sep 24
    Waterbury ARC
    Sep 24, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    Waterbury ARC, 1929 E Main St, Waterbury, CT 06705, USA
    An open forum opportunity to meet the NEST team and learn about our mission, programs, and volunteer opportunities.
  • Pre-Closing Workshop
    Pre-Closing Workshop
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Sep 24
    Zoom (via Waterbury office)
    Sep 24, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Zoom (via Waterbury office)
    We offer pre-closing education course FREE of charge to CHFA loan applicants. The pre-closing class provides an overview on a range of financial and practical topics that a homebuyer should understand before completing the homeownership process.
  • Landlord Education
    Landlord Education
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Sep 28
    Location is TBD
    Sep 28, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Location is TBD
    Owning rental property is one way of achieving the dream of homeownership. But, in buying rental property it is not only your home but also your business. Learn the technical, financial and practical aspects involved in owning a rental property, as well as the responsibilities it comes with.
  • Financial Fitness
    Financial Fitness
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Oct 01
    Zoom (via Waterbury office)
    Oct 01, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Zoom (via Waterbury office)
    Would you like to learn how to manage your money? Managing your money isn’t hard, but it takes some “know-how.” Learn to save, review, and understand your credit report, and the basics of borrowing.
  • Foreclosure Prevention Workshop
    Foreclosure Prevention Workshop
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Oct 06
    Danbury
    Oct 06, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Danbury, 13 Rose St, Danbury, CT 06810, USA
    Are you having trouble paying for your mortgage? Do you think you will soon fall behind? Learn about your options around foreclosure prevention.
  • Foreclosure Prevention Workshop
    Foreclosure Prevention Workshop
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Oct 08
    Zoom (via Waterbury office)
    Oct 08, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Zoom (via Waterbury office)
    Are you having trouble paying for your mortgage? Do you think you will soon fall behind? Learn about your options around foreclosure prevention.
  • Pre-Purchase Home Buyer Education Workshop
    Pre-Purchase Home Buyer Education Workshop
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Oct 10
    Danbury Location is TBD
    Oct 10, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Danbury Location is TBD
    We offer pre-closing education course FREE of charge to CHFA loan applicants. The pre-closing class provides an overview on a range of financial and practical topics that a homebuyer should understand before completing the homeownership process.
  • Financial Fitness
    Financial Fitness
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Oct 13
    Danbury
    Oct 13, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Danbury, 3 Rose St, Danbury, CT 06810, USA
    Would you like to learn how to manage your money? Managing your money isn’t hard, but it takes some “know-how.” Learn to save, review, and understand your credit report, and the basics of borrowing.
  • Landlord Education
    Landlord Education
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Oct 15
    Zoom (via Waterbury office)
    Oct 15, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Zoom (via Waterbury office)
    Owning rental property is one way of achieving the dream of homeownership. But, in buying rental property it is not only your home but also your business. Learn the technical, financial and practical aspects involved in owning a rental property, as well as the responsibilities it comes with.
  • Pre-Purchase Home Buyer Education Workshop
    Pre-Purchase Home Buyer Education Workshop
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Oct 17
    Zoom (via Waterbury office)
    Oct 17, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Zoom (via Waterbury office)
    We offer pre-closing education course FREE of charge to CHFA loan applicants. The pre-closing class provides an overview on a range of financial and practical topics that a homebuyer should understand before completing the homeownership process.
  • Renter Education Workshop
    Renter Education Workshop
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Oct 19
    Danbury
    Oct 19, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Danbury, 13 Rose St, Danbury, CT 06810, USA
    Gain essential knowledge about your rights and obligations as a tenant, learn to craft a realistic budget, and discover strategies to navigate financial hurdles.
  • Landlord Education
    Landlord Education
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Oct 20
    Danbury
    Oct 20, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Danbury, 3 Rose St, Danbury, CT 06810, USA
    Owning rental property is one way of achieving the dream of homeownership. But, in buying rental property it is not only your home but also your business. Learn the technical, financial and practical aspects involved in owning a rental property, as well as the responsibilities it comes with.
  • Pre-Closing Workshop
    Pre-Closing Workshop
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Oct 22
    Zoom (via Waterbury office)
    Oct 22, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Zoom (via Waterbury office)
    We offer pre-closing education course FREE of charge to CHFA loan applicants. The pre-closing class provides an overview on a range of financial and practical topics that a homebuyer should understand before completing the homeownership process.
  • NEST Housing Expo
    NEST Housing Expo
    Sat, Oct 24
    Waterbury Arts Magnet School (WAMS)
    Oct 24, 2026, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Waterbury Arts Magnet School (WAMS), 16 S Elm St, Waterbury, CT 06706, USA
    Housing Resources, Experts, and Services Under One Roof

All classes are held from 5:30 - 7:30 PM via Zoom video conference. Once you register for a workshop, a link will be sent to you. We're looking forward to meeting you!

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