How to Read and Sign a Rental Agreement (Activity)
Did you know 75% of tenants don’t read their lease before signing? With this engaging activity, you can help your students avoid that common pitfall and gain the skills they need for independent living. Whether you’re teaching teens or adults, this resource helps you guide your students through reading and signing a rental agreement with confidence.
What’s Included in the Rental Agreement Activity?
✔ Sample Lease: Students explore the typical structure and language of a lease, preparing them to read real-world documents.
✔ Comprehension Questions: Assess student understanding and spark critical discussions about lease terms and tenant responsibilities.
✔ Annotated Lease: A detailed example with key sections highlighted, featuring common questions, potential concerns, and an easy-to-use answer key.
✔ Google Slides or PPT Presentation: Dive into key lease elements with a visually engaging presentation with speaker notes for seamless delivery.
Why You’ll Love It
This activity makes teaching an essential life skill both engaging and manageable. As a teacher, you’ll appreciate how it:
❤️Saves time with ready-to-use materials, including a Google Slides presentation and answer keys, you can focus on teaching rather than planning.
❤️Boosts engagement with a realistic sample lease to practice real-world skills.
❤️Builds confidence as your students gain the knowledge to read and understand a lease, helping them avoid costly mistakes.
❤️Encourages critical thinking with comprehension questions that challenge students to analyze lease terms, spot red flags, and ask the right questions before signing.
What Educators Are Saying
💬 "This is a great lesson for our student cohort. I oversee a post-secondary program for individuals transitioning into independent living and in need of life skills!"
💬 "I absolutely love the sample lease and subsequent questions. I find the students don't read for details but instead infer information. Thanks so much!"
Want More?
This activity is part of the comprehensive Adulting 101: How to Rent a Home (Independent Living Skills Lesson & Activities). The full lesson covers housing costs, rental searches, avoiding scams, moving logistics, rent payment, home safety, and communication tips—all essential for students transitioning to independence.
With this resource, you can make a lasting impact by preparing your students for one of adulthood’s key responsibilities. Get your copy today!
