Massachusetts

Have prospective tenants applying for a rental vacancy fill out this Rental Application Form for residential premises in Massachusetts.

• 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. Great for multi-unit rental buildings.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

MA property managers, prepare a contract for a client with this downloadable Massachusetts Rental Property Management Agreement.

• The property manager is retained on an exclusive basis to rent, lease and manage the rental property.
• 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.
• 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 owner indemnifies the property manager against claims arising from managing the property, including claims arising from the owner not making full disclosure about the property.
• The owner is responsible for carrying public liability, property damage and worker's compensation insurance.
• Buy the form once, and it's yours to use as often as you require.

• 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.

• 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.

• The tenant is required to quit (vacate) the premises within 14 days or the landlord shall take legal action to evict the tenant.
• A Service of Notice form is included to record the details of how the Notice was served on the tenant.
• Buy the form once, and it's yours to use as often as you require.

MA landlords, has your tenant breached the terms of the rental agreement? Notify the tenant that he/she must move out with this Massachusetts 30 Day Notice to Quit.

• The Notice must be served on the tenant by the landlord in accordance with State law.
• The Notice informs the tenant that he/she is in violation of the rental agreement and has 30 days to vacate the premises.
• A Service of Notice form is included to record the details of how the Notice was served on the tenant.
• Buy the form once, and it's yours to use as often as you require.

MA landlords, if you are signing a lease with a tenant who is a minor (such as a student), make sure a parent or guardian of the tenant executes this Massachusetts Lease Co-signer Agreement.

• The cosigner agrees to:
  • allow the landlord to run a credit check on the co-signer,
  • guarantee that the tenant complies with the rental agreement,
  • guarantee the payment of rent.
• This legal form template is provided in MS Word format. It should be attached as a schedule to the lease or rental agreement.
• Intended for use only in the State of Massachusetts.

Prepare Monthly Rental Unit Reports quickly and easily with this easy downloadable package of forms.

• The package contains the following:
  • Receipts to be issued to tenants for payment of rent, damage ⁄ security deposits and any other amounts due under the lease or rental agreement (such as late fees).
  • Monthly rent collection report for all units.
  • Monthly vacancy report.
  • Cost estimate for preparing a unit to be re-rented, which must be filled in for each rental unit that has become vacant.
  • Tenant information forms for all rental units, setting out the name and phone number, security deposit and amount of rent.
• This forms package is a convenient, affordable and time-saving bundle of digital templates for any property manager.
• Available in MS Word format, easy to customize to fit your exact circumstances.
• These are generic templates which can be used anywhere.

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.

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.

• 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.