Helpful Forms and FREE Resources
E-Renter wants to help you in every way we can to make the business of being a landlord an easy one! Listed below are some commonly used forms for landlords. You are welcome to download and use these forms for your leasing or rental needs. We've also included links to an E-Renter Glossary and other websites with useful information for landlords. Keep current with tenant screening news, and learn more about all aspects of being a property owner or manager with our blog.
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for landlord use in explaining the E-Renter process
including authorization for E-Renter tenant screening
informing tenant they have been declined for approval to rent the property
for use in reviewing with tenant the condition of the home or apartment, as well as any furnishings and other personal property included in the lease
one version of a lease specifically for use in leasing a house
one version of a lease specifically for use in leasing an apartment
from tenant to landlord requesting permission to sublease to new tenant
landlord permission to sublease
agreement between tenant and subtenant
given to landlord by tenant wishing to lease commercial property
for use when leasing commercial property
from tenant to landlord requesting permission to assign lease to new tenant
landlord permission to assign lease
agreement between tenant and subtenant, and including signed consent
agreement between tenant and subtenant
tenant acknowledgment of lease of commercial property
for use with commercial property
general indemnity agreement that may be used between landlord and tenant
given to tenant by landlord before reporting unfavorable information about credit or tenant performance
Tenant Screening News & Blog
Landlord Basics: Tenants' Associations - February 3, 2012
When tenants don't feel heard, and want to enforce their right as a group, they sometimes form a tenants’ association. Through a tenants’ association, they may feel they can better make their voices heard and improve their living...
Tenant Scams to Watch Out For - January 27, 2012
Landlords, have you ever been the victim of a scam pulled off by a "professional tenant?" There are always a few lurking around in the shadows. We've heard a few stories lately about landlords who have suffered losses because they unknowingly fell...
When Tenants Sublease Without Your Knowledge - January 20, 2012
Just because you don't allow subleasing in your rental units doesn't mean your tenants won't do it--for a number of reasons. Perhaps they landed a new job in another city, or want to move in with a significant other, or maybe the apartment of their...
E-Renter Glossary of Terms:
Need clarification on some of the lingo? View our glossary for an explanation of key terms used by E-Renter.
Useful Websites:
Fair Credit Report Act (FCRA)
text of the law
About.com
information about the Fair Credit Reporting Act
Privacy Rights Clearinghouse
nonprofit consumer information and advocacy organization
FreeAdvice.com Landlord Tenant Center
information, forms, and resources for landlords and tenants
NoLo Landlords & Property Management
Information, forms, and resources for landlords
Any forms or information provided by E-Renter USA, on this page or any other page of our site, is not intended to replace legal advice. You are advised to consult an attorney in your area, and to check all local and state regulations.