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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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Frequently Used Forms:
Tenant Handout
for landlord use in explaining the E-Renter process
Rental Application
including authorization for E-Renter tenant screening
Declination Letter (Adverse Action Notice)
informing tenant they have been declined for approval to rent the property
Check In Sheet
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
House Lease
one version of a lease specifically for use in leasing a house
Apartment Lease
one version of a lease specifically for use in leasing an apartment
Request to Sublease
from tenant to landlord requesting permission to sublease to new tenant
Consent of Landlord to Sublease
landlord permission to sublease
Sublease
agreement between tenant and subtenant
Offer to Lease (Commercial Property)
given to landlord by tenant wishing to lease commercial property
Commercial Lease
for use when leasing commercial property
Request to Assign Lease (Commercial Property)
from tenant to landlord requesting permission to assign lease to new tenant
Assignment of Lease and Consent (Commercial Property)
agreement between tenant and subtenant, and including signed consent
Assignment of Lease (Commercial Property)
agreement between tenant and subtenant
Acknowledgment by Tenant (Commercial Property)
tenant acknowledgment of lease of commercial property
Renewal of Lease (Commercial Property)
for use with commercial property
Indemnity Agreement
general indemnity agreement that may be used between landlord and tenant
72 Hour Notice
given to tenant by landlord before reporting unfavorable information about credit or tenant performance

Tenant Screening News & Blog

Constructive Eviction
When rental property becomes uninhabitable and the tenant no longer has full use and possession of a rental property, that tenant can claim Constructive Eviction to relieve the obligation to pay rent to the landlord. The tenant must serve the landlord with a written notice of the construction eviction, and provide the landlord with a [...]

I Just Bought Commercial Property, What Should I Know About Finding Tenants?
There are some additional questions to ask commercial property tenants, and some additional information to request. Questions to Ask Who is the actual tenant, what is the business, and who will be guaranteeing payment on the lease? In other words, is there an individual who will guarantee payment, or will it be the legal business entity? [...]

Maintain Property to Comply with Local Codes
Once you have attracted renters to your property, your job as a landlord is not finished. You have a responsibility to maintain residential rental property, and to repair any problems that occur. Most state laws have at least an implied warranty of habitability. That means that not only will the property be habitable when you [...]


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

RentLaw.com
national landlord-tenant information, laws by state, forms, and other useful information

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.

 





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