Overview 

The Rent Smart Ames program was created to provide landlords and tenants with the resources and expertise to make renting in Ames a Smart Choice! Through a collaborative effort between the City of Ames and Iowa State University communities, Rent Smart Ames incorporates information landlords and tenants need to know about renting. Listed below is a brief summary of each area.

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Landlord Education

Rent Smart Ames assists landlords with the basic aspects of renting in Ames, the process of registering a rental property, and understanding the rights and responsibilities of landlords.

 

Tenant Education

Rent Smart Ames takes tenants through the renting process from the moment they decide to rent in Ames to the return of their security deposit after moving out. Tenants are provided with information on how to be a smart renter.