Life Transitions 20, 30
LIFE15
Module 15: Housing (Optional)
Outcome
Assess processes involved in obtaining and managing accommodations for living independently.
Indicators
| (a) | Identify factors (e.g., stages in family life cycle, accessibility, culture, budget) that influence decisions regarding living independently. |
| (b) | Describe potential benefits and challenges of living with others (e.g., roommates, siblings, partners) and living alone. |
| (c) | Compare and rank accommodation options available (e.g., apartment, house, room and board) to meet personal housing requirements using criteria such as security deposit, cost of rent, cleanliness, accessibility, location, parking, access to amenities and services, size and utilities. |
| (d) | Investigate the processes and documentation required to obtain rental accommodations in various locations (e.g., rural, urban). |
| (e) | Research checklists for moving that could be used by landlords and renters that outline the rights and responsibilities of each party and support smooth transitions. |
| (f) | Investigate services and supports in the community (e.g., local housing authority) to help resolve issues with housing access. |
| (g) | Investigate services and supports in the community (e.g., Public Legal Education Association, Office of Residential Tenancies) that help resolve housing disputes. |
| (h) | Role play scenarios that demonstrate how to successfully resolve potential issues and challenges (e.g., loud neighbours, broken appliances, nonresponsive landlord) related to seeking, obtaining, maintaining and ending a variety of living arrangements. |
| (i) | Research the factors that can lead to homelessness among young people such as lack of adequate income, access to affordable housing, discrimination, mental health issues and family breakdown. |
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