Form Attachments 1 and Attachments 1 and Survey Protocol

Attachment 1- MTurk Recruiting Protocol

Phase 1

The purpose of this task is to identify workers who are renters, so that they can be asked to complete a follow-up 6-8 minute survey about housing characteristics and the amount of rent paid.

1. Do you currently rent an apartment, home, or some other type of structure?

   • Yes

   • No

2. (If yes) What is your worker ID? (We will use your ID to contact you for the follow-up survey)

Worker ID: ____________

Phase 2

Hello,

We are contacting you because about one week ago you completed a short task that identified you as a renter.

We are inviting you now to participate in a follow-up survey about your rental apartment/home and the amount of rent you pay. The questions you will be answering are being tested as part of a survey for the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which is part of the Department of Labor. You will receive $3.30 for your participation. The questions should take no longer than 8 minutes to complete. You will have five days to complete the survey.

If you are interested in completing this follow-up survey, please click on the link below to access the survey:

• Insert Link to Survey –

Please let me know if you have any questions or need clarification about the task.

Attachment 2 - Current Housing Questions, Including Current Questions about Rent

(Note: Each question will appear on a separate Web page)

Introduction

The first question on each page is the survey question of interest. Please answer that question.

If the first question is difficult or hard to answer, please check the appropriate box in the second question below. Otherwise, leave the second question blank.

We are collecting this information under OMB Control Number 1225-0141 (Expiration: April 30, 2018). Without this currently approved number, we could not conduct this survey. This survey is being administered by Qualtrics and resides on a server outside of the BLS Domain. The BLS cannot guarantee the protection of survey responses and advises against the inclusion of sensitive personal information in any response.

Are you renting a house, an apartment, or something else? House Apartment Something else Was this question Difficult to understand Difficult to answer Note: the response to this question will determine the fill regarding the type of unit in subsequent questions. The responses will fill as follows: House – “house” Apartment – “apartment” Something else – “unit”
When did the person who lives here the longest move in? Month: Year: Was this question Difficult to understand Difficult to answer
Is this {house/apartment/unit} owned or operated by a government agency? Yes No Was this question Difficult to understand Difficult to answer
Is this {house/apartment/unit} the primary residence of at least one of the occupants? Yes No Was this question Difficult to understand Difficult to answer
Is anyone living in this {house/apartment/unit} a relative of the landlord? Yes No Was this question Difficult to understand Difficult to answer
(Respondents will get one of the two options below)
How much rent are you paying for this {house/apartment/unit} now? Was this question Difficult to understand Difficult to answer <If difficult> Please explain what was difficult.	How much is your rent for <month>? Was this question [Skip to 9 if neither answer is selected] Difficult to understand Difficult to answer <If difficult> Please explain what was difficult.
(Respondents will get one of the two options below)
What period of time does that rent cover? One month Two weeks One week Other – please describe Was this question Difficult to understand Difficult to answer <If difficult> Please explain what was difficult.	What is the rental period? Monthly Bi-weekly Weekly Other – please describe Was this question Difficult to understand Difficult to answer <If difficult> Please explain what was difficult.
How many of each of the following rooms does this {house/apartment/unit} have? Bedrooms Full baths Half baths All other rooms Was this question Difficult to understand Difficult to answer
When was this structure built? 2011-present 2001-2010 1991-2000 1981-1990 1971-1980 1961-1970 1951-1960 1900-1950 Before 1950 Don’t know Was this question Difficult to understand Difficult to answer
Does the landlord provide free off-street parking? Yes No Was this question Difficult to understand Difficult to answer <If difficult> Please explain what was difficult.
(Respondents will get one of the two options below)
If you have a current lease, how long is it? Month-to-month 6 months 12 months 24 months No lease Other, please describe Was this question Difficult to understand Difficult to answer <If difficult> Please explain what was difficult.	Do you have a lease or other rental agreement? Yes No Don’t know Was this question Difficult to understand Difficult to answer <If difficult> Please explain what was difficult. <If yes> How long is the current lease agreement? Month-to-month 6 months 12 months 24 months No lease Other, please describe Was this question Difficult to understand Difficult to answer <If difficult> Please explain what was difficult.
<if there is a lease> When did the current lease start? Month: Year: Was this question Difficult to understand Difficult to answer <If difficult> Please explain what was difficult.
Did the questions successfully capture key facts about your rental and leasing arrangements?  If not, please describe what we missed. Yes, the questions worked well No, the questions missed some important information – please explain
Please share any other comments you have about the questions in this survey.
Thank you.