R101: Renting in Bloomington

This FREE CLASS is open to ALL Bloomington renters. Income-eligible individuals who have completed R101 are eligible for up to $500 in security deposit assistance from HAND.

Join us for the next session.

Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 5-7pm

Downtown Public Library, meeting room 1B/C

303 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington

Topics include:

• Managing your Finances and the True Costs of Renting

• Understanding Leases and Tenant & Landlord Rights and Responsibilities

• Learning about City Rules, Good Neighboring and Housekeeping skills, Staying safe

R101 is sponsored by the City of Bloomington HAND department, IU Student Legal Services, and IU MoneySmarts, in partnership with the Monroe County Apartment Association, The class is taught by staff from these organizations.

Check out our most recent session held in Janaury 2025:

Syllabus

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Recording