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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
When Tenants Get Nervous About Foreclosure
More than 300,000 homes have received foreclosure notices in each of the last several months in the U.S., including plenty of rental properties whose owners cannot meet their loan obligations.
What happens to tenants when the home they are renting is foreclosed upon?
According to the Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act, whoever takes title to a... [read more]
5 Reasons to Verify a Tenant’s Income and Employment
Verifying a tenant’s employment history and income is a vital step to approving his or her application. The unfortunate economic situation makes it even more important; while many good people have lost their jobs through no fault of their own, your tenants still need to pass your litmus tests, including meeting minimum income requirements.
Here are... [read more]
When a Tenant’s Rent Check Bounces
While some landlords avoid bounced checks by requiring cash or money orders from tenants, most still accept checks—and the risk that goes with that. Studies show that while the number of online payment options grows, the number of checks being written is declining. Still, plenty of folks pay their bills—including rent—with checks.
What are your options... [read more]
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.
E-Renter Tenant and Employee Screening Glossary
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.