Georgia

GA property managers, draw up a contract with a commercial landlord with this downloadable Georgia Commercial Property Leasing and Management Agreement.

• The manager is retained on an exclusive basis to rent, lease and manage the rental property.
• The manager will be paid a percentage of the monthly rental amount for the property. If the manager undertakes additional work outside the scope of its duties, additional fees will be payable.
• The owner authorizes the manager to collect rents, sign leases, issue late payment notices, undertake eviction proceedings, purchase supplies, make repairs, and pay all recurring bills on the property.
• The manager will maintain two trust accounts, one for the security deposits and one for the operating funds.
• The property owner indemnifies the manager against claims arising from managing the property, including claims arising from the owner not making full disclosure about the property.
• The manager is authorized to put in place fire, liability, steam boiler, pressure vessel and any other type of insurance required to be maintained on the property.

GA real estate brokers, protect your right to be paid commissions from landlords or tenants with this Georgia Notice of Commission Rights form.

• The Notice is given under Section 44-7-21 of the State Official Code, and covers services rendered in connection with consummating a lease.
• The Notice should be recorded in the deeds office to establish that a lease referred to in the notice contains a written brokerage commission agreement for payment.
• The form includes a copy of Section 44-7-21 of the State Code regarding how to give and serve the Notice.
• Buy the form once, and it's yours to use as often as you require.

Take applications from prospective tenants for a vacancy in a rental building with this Georgia 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 Georgia.

• 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.

Rental agents in Georgia can write their client contracts quickly and easily with this template Rental Property Leasing and Management Agreement.

• Scope of Agreement. This contract is for managing and leasing residential properties.
• Exclusive Contract. The property manager is retained on an exclusive basis to rent, lease and manage the rental property.
• Compensation. The property manager will be paid a percentage of the monthly rental amount for the property. If the manager undertakes additional work outside the scope of its duties, additional fees will be payable.
• Manager's Authority. The owner authorizes the property manager to collect rents, sign leases, issue late payment notices, undertake eviction proceedings, purchase supplies, make repairs, and pay all recurring bills on the property.
• Accounts. The manager will maintain two trust accounts, one for the security deposits and one for the operating funds.
• Indemnification. The property owner indemnifies the manager against claims arising from managing the property, including claims arising from the owner not making full disclosure about the property.
• Insurance. The owner is responsible for carrying public liability, property damage and worker's compensation insurance.

Prepare a statement of security deposit refunds and claims for a tenant at the end of their tenancy with this template form for Georgia tenancies.

• 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 states whether a refund is being paid to the tenant or if any additional amount is still owing to the landlord.
• This rental property form can be reused as often as you require. Downloadable and easy to use.

Rental managers, put together a Commercial Tenant Emergency Procedures Manual with this fully editable template for highrise commercial buildings.

1. fire safety, including fire drills, appointing fire wardens, evacuation procedures, fire extinguisher operation;
2. bomb threat information and guidelines;
3. building security procedures,
4. list of tenant responsibilities to guard against theft;
5. medical emergency procedures;
6. what to do during a power failure;
7. preparing for severe weather (thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes);
8. earthquake procedures.

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.

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.