Renter Ready
Renter Ready is a FREE program for residents that are based in Olympia, Tumwater, and Lacey. This program provides a skills-based education, which can be accessed either online or in-person.​​
Who Should Attend 
  • Renters and people looking for housing  
  • Anyone wanting to better understand the rental process  
Learning Objectives 
Housing Support  
  • Learn about the basics of renting (e.g., rental contract, credit history) & your rights as a tenant.  
  • Learn strategies that may strengthen your rental applications 
Communication 
  • Learn effective communication & conflict resolution skills to improve conversations with landlords. (e.g., active listening, negotiating) 
Mediation Services  
  • Learn about our conflict coaching & mediation services that are offered to people through our housing grants! 
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Mediation Services:
Learn about our conflict coaching and mediation services that are offered to people who complete the Reentry Certification Program. Our conflict coaching and mediation services help create bridges that support reentry for people who are experiencing landlord-tenant conflict. 
DRC trainings are highly interactive, collaborative, and engaging. Our strengths-based learning environment encourages students to share, explore, and learn from one another. We use many learning methods including lecture, demonstrations, and small group activities. The concepts, skills, and lessons we teach at the DRC are designed to improve communication, enhance relationships, and foster learning in all settings.​
Course Dates:
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📅 Online Training | July 20th 
Time: 5:30-7:30pm 

📍 In-Person Training | July 21st 
Time: 5:30pm -7:30pm
Contact Us!
Renter Ready Program Lead for Thurston and Mason Counties: 
[email protected]
Dispute Resolution Center Renter Ready Partners:

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