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Thursday, September 5, 2024 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm

09/05/2024 6:00pm 09/05/2024 7:30pm Tenants’ Rights Workshop The City of Iowa City’s Neighborhood and Development Services, Office of Equity & Human Rights, and the Iowa City Public Library Public Library have teamed with Iowa Legal Aid Iowa City Regional Office to present a Tenants' Rights Workshop. This in-person event aims to educate renters on their rights, responsibilities, and how to navigate common issues in the renting process. Whether you're a first-time renter or looking to brush up on your knowledge, this workshop is for you. Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity to empower yourself as a tenant! During the workshop, attendees will have the opportunity to learn about various topics including lease agreements, rent payment issues, maintenance responsibilities, eviction procedures, and rights under Iowa City’s fair housing ordinance. The workshop will be facilitated by: Stan Laverman, Senior Housing Inspector for the City; Kristin Watson, Human Rights Investigator for the City; and Jim Kringlen, Managing Attorney for Iowa City Regional Office of Iowa Legal Aid; and Andy Martin, Board President, Affordable Housing Coalition. How to register: Interested individuals are encouraged to register early, as spaces are limited. Light refreshments will be served. For more information and to register, please visit this link or contact humanrights@iowa-city.org. The City of Iowa City is committed to fostering a knowledgeable and empowered community of renters through initiatives like the Tenants' Rights Workshop. Iowa City Public Library Iowa City Public Library America/Chicago public

In-person event + Livestream
Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C, Livestream

The City of Iowa City’s Neighborhood and Development Services, Office of Equity & Human Rights, and the Iowa City Public Library Public Library have teamed with Iowa Legal Aid Iowa City Regional Office to present a Tenants' Rights Workshop.

This in-person event aims to educate renters on their rights, responsibilities, and how to navigate common issues in the renting process. Whether you're a first-time renter or looking to brush up on your knowledge, this workshop is for you. Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity to empower yourself as a tenant! During the workshop, attendees will have the opportunity to learn about various topics including lease agreements, rent payment issues, maintenance responsibilities, eviction procedures, and rights under Iowa City’s fair housing ordinance.

The workshop will be facilitated by: Stan Laverman, Senior Housing Inspector for the City; Kristin Watson, Human Rights Investigator for the City; and Jim Kringlen, Managing Attorney for Iowa City Regional Office of Iowa Legal Aid; and Andy Martin, Board President, Affordable Housing Coalition.

How to register: Interested individuals are encouraged to register early, as spaces are limited. Light refreshments will be served.

For more information and to register, please visit this link or contact humanrights@iowa-city.org.

The City of Iowa City is committed to fostering a knowledgeable and empowered community of renters through initiatives like the Tenants' Rights Workshop.

If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the Library.

This event is open to the public.