Delaware

Take applications from prospective tenants for a vacancy in a rental building with this Delaware Rental Application Form for Residential Tenancy.

• Tenants must supply information about:
  • current and previous employment,
  • monthly expenses,
  • rental history,
  • personal and credit references.
• This form can be used by both landlords and rental property managers.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used in the State of Delaware.

Delaware landlords, hire one of your tenants to act as resident manager of your rental building with this Agreement to Act as Resident Manager.

The tenant will act as resident manager of the rental building in exchange for free or reduced rent, plus a monthly management fee. The resident manager's duties and responsibilities include:

• collecting rent and late fees and issuing receipts to tenants;
• issuing eviction and default notices;
• inspecting rental units after a tenancy ends and the tenant has vacated;
• showing empty rental units to prospective tenants;
• groundskeeping and building maintenance.

This Delaware Resident Manager Agreement is provided in MS Word format, and is fully editable to fit your circumstances.

Delaware landlords, prepare a statement of damage deposit amounts for a residential tenant at the end of their tenancy with this Security Deposit Refund and Claim Statement.

• The Statement sets out the amount of the original security deposit and any additional deposits, less any deductions being made for unpaid rent or utilities, cleaning charges, repair charges, etc.
• It also sets out whether a refund is being paid to the tenant or if any additional amount is still owing to the landlord.

This Delaware Security Deposit Refund and Claim Statement form is available as a MS Word download which can be filled in on the computer or by hand.

This Listing Agreement template is for rental property listings websites on which landlords and property managers can post descriptions and photos of available rental units.

• The Agreement is intended for websites operating in the United States.
• The user will pay all applicable taxes related to the property rental.
• The website owner represents that it is licensed to do business as a real estate broker and complies with all applicable state laws in every state in which it is required to do so.
• The website owner also represents that it complies with all applicable state and federal laws that apply to renting and leasing, including the Fair Housing Act and Americans with Disabilities Act.
• The website owner has no fiduciary duty to tenants or landlords who use the site.
• Available in MS Word format, but can be converted to HTML.

Each time a tenant moves out, go through the premises and fill in this Pre-Occupancy Repairs Checklist of things that need fixing before a new tenant moves in.

• The checklist can be used by rental property managers and landlords anywhere in the United States.
• The checklist should be completed whenever a tenant moves out.
• The form addresses all the areas that should be inspected (fixtures, appliances, flooring, windows, etc.) to note if any repairs or upgrades are needed before new tenants view the rental unit.
• This is NOT an inspection or premises condition report, but it is a means of recording items that need to be addressed prior to showing the vacant unit.
• This checklist makes your life easier by tracking and recording every repair that needs to be done.
• Available in MS Word format.

Record the condition of a rental house or apartment at the beginning and end of the tenancy with this Rental Premises Inspection Report form.

• The Report Form should be completed by the landlord, agent or property manager during the walk-through inspection of a rental premises with a new tenant prior to the beginning of the tenancy, and again when the tenant moves out.
• The Report details the condition of fixtures, appliances, flooring, windows and doors, and the general condition of the premises overall, as at the move-in and move-out dates.
• A copy of the report must be provided to the tenant within a reasonable time after moving in (check your local landlord-tenant laws to find out the exact number of days, which is usually less than 10 days).
• The form includes a Security Deposit Refund Statement, to detail any amounts being retained by the landlord at the end of the tenancy.
• Available in MS Word format and easy to fill in and to customize for your needs.
• This is a generic template which can be used anywhere.

Rental managers, create a Tenant Manual for occupants of a highrise commercial office building with this customizable template.

The Tenant Manual includes the following sections:

1. Overview of the building management and contact names and numbers for essential personnel.
2. A description of the heating, air conditioning and ventilating systems.
3. Proper use of the building elevators.
4. Procedures to be followed for receiving deliveries and freight.
5. Move-in and move-out procedures.
6. How tenants will be billed for rent and other expenses, and how payment of invoices is to be made.
7. An overview of the building security systems, and security procedures to be followed by all tenants.
8. Parking and other building amenities.
9. A description of the cleaning and maintenance services available to all tenants.
10. A set of building rules and regulations.

This Tenant Manual for Commercial Highrise Building template is downloadable and completely editable to fit your needs.

Run a reference check on an applicant for a rental unit with this handy Tenant Reference Check form, designed to be used for phone inquiries.

The form contains:

• questions to ask the previous landlord and the applicant's employer,
• a section for personal references,
• a credit history section,
• ample space to write down answers and comments,
• a Consent form to be signed by the applicant, authorizing the background check.

The Tenant Reference Check form can be easily edited to change or make additions to the list of questions you want to ask. Buy and download the form and start using it right away.

Tenants, ask your landlord for consent to make improvements to your rental property with this Tenant Request for Rental Unit Modifications form.

• The letter requests the landlord's (or agent's) approval of alterations the tenant wants to make to the unit, at the tenant's sole expense.
• The tenant agrees to restore the unit to its previous state at the end of the tenancy, if required by the landlord.

This Tenant Request for Rental Unit Modifications template is available in MS Word format. It is a generic form which is not specific to any country or region and can be used almost anywhere.