Rental forms and other material
There was a question asked about the type of
form that I was using for a particular tenant issue. There are lots of forms
out there but I'm going to post the forms that I use and you are more then
welcome to use and tailor to your needs.
Here is the application that I use for potential tenants. The application is fairly in depth. I look at past references, job reference and what their boss has to say about them. I also make sure they have enough for the first month, security, and still some in the bank. A potential tenants credit score is not a big concern for me. Lets face it, if they had a steady job and good credit they could buy a home instead of renting.
Rental Application
Here is the tenant lease agreement, which gets into ever aspect of what they can and cannot do. Very in depth.
Tenant lease agreement
I give a receipt for the deposit amount to the tenants for their records. I also give a rent receipt when they pay each months rent.
deposit receipt
Rent Receipt
As stated in the lease agreement, all repairs must be made by the landlord (me). Also tenants must fill out a repair form when there is a repair needed (unless its urgent). The repair form is first filled out by the tenants stating the repair, I then acknowledge the repair, and then we both signing when the repair is completed. Having this form will keep you out of trouble if a tenant is upset with you and decided to break a window them call the housing board to tell them a window has been broken for more then a month and you have not fixed it. If you have then fill a form out every time it will be very difficult for them to do this.
Request for Repairs
A quick reference with tenant’s info such as name, e-mail, phone, and emergency contact is very handy. I also store all of this in my Palm.
Tenant quick info
Delinquency papers:
Abandonment Notice
Fifteen day late notice -Used at the start of eviction process and is sent on the 15th day after non-payment of rent
As far as software or programs are concerned I use www.rentomatic.com and Quicken Property Manager. Rentomatic is a great online resource that allows you to track tents rent, design and post rental ads, and send rent due invoice via e-mail. You can sign up for the premium version, which will allow you to receive online payments, and have an online balance. Quicken Property works great for tracking all expenses and incomes and gives great break downs on how each property is doing.
I will continue to update this list as I use more papers. Keeping a good paper trail is the best way to stay out of court and makes dealing with tenants much easier. If they see you are on your game they are less likely to try and take advantage of you.
Please post comments.
Here is the application that I use for potential tenants. The application is fairly in depth. I look at past references, job reference and what their boss has to say about them. I also make sure they have enough for the first month, security, and still some in the bank. A potential tenants credit score is not a big concern for me. Lets face it, if they had a steady job and good credit they could buy a home instead of renting.
Rental Application
Here is the tenant lease agreement, which gets into ever aspect of what they can and cannot do. Very in depth.
Tenant lease agreement
I give a receipt for the deposit amount to the tenants for their records. I also give a rent receipt when they pay each months rent.
deposit receipt
Rent Receipt
As stated in the lease agreement, all repairs must be made by the landlord (me). Also tenants must fill out a repair form when there is a repair needed (unless its urgent). The repair form is first filled out by the tenants stating the repair, I then acknowledge the repair, and then we both signing when the repair is completed. Having this form will keep you out of trouble if a tenant is upset with you and decided to break a window them call the housing board to tell them a window has been broken for more then a month and you have not fixed it. If you have then fill a form out every time it will be very difficult for them to do this.
Request for Repairs
A quick reference with tenant’s info such as name, e-mail, phone, and emergency contact is very handy. I also store all of this in my Palm.
Tenant quick info
Delinquency papers:
Abandonment Notice
Fifteen day late notice -Used at the start of eviction process and is sent on the 15th day after non-payment of rent
As far as software or programs are concerned I use www.rentomatic.com and Quicken Property Manager. Rentomatic is a great online resource that allows you to track tents rent, design and post rental ads, and send rent due invoice via e-mail. You can sign up for the premium version, which will allow you to receive online payments, and have an online balance. Quicken Property works great for tracking all expenses and incomes and gives great break downs on how each property is doing.
I will continue to update this list as I use more papers. Keeping a good paper trail is the best way to stay out of court and makes dealing with tenants much easier. If they see you are on your game they are less likely to try and take advantage of you.
Please post comments.
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