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• joint tenants, with rights of survivorship, which means that if one of them dies, title to the property passes to the surviving joint tenant, or
• community property with rights of survivorship, or
• community property without rights of survivorship.

File a complaint against your realtor with this free form from the Texas Real Estate Commission.

• This form can be used for complaints against the following parties regarding the sale or purchase of a property:
  • real estate agents,
  • inspectors,
  • developers,
  • registered easement or right-of-way agents,
  • education providers, or
  • residential service companies,
• Information on the complaint process is provided in both English and Spanish.
• Download the free PDF form directly from the TREC website.

Discharge a vendor's lien against a real estate property in Texas with this Release of Lien form.

Purpose of the Release of Lien Form

The Release of Vendor's Lien form is used to release a vendor's lien against a real estate property after:

1. the purchaser of the property has paid the balance of the purchase price, and
2. the promissory notes securing the balance have been canceled by the vendor (seller).

How to File the Release of Lien

After the Release of Vendor's Lien form is completed and signed, it must be recorded with the County Recorder's Office by the seller (or the seller's agent).

Format and Jurisdiction

The document is available in MS Word format. It is intended to be used only in the State of Texas.

Renew a business tenant's lease with this affordable Texas Renewal and Extension of Commercial Lease.

• The tenant has no further right to extend or renew the lease.
• The renewal contract sets out the new expiry date and the rental payments for the renewal term.
• All other terms and provisions of the original lease remain in full force and effect.
• This Agreement is for commercial properties. For residential tenancies, a Residential Lease Extension form is required.
• Fully editable so you can customize it to your exact needs.
• Intended to be used only in the State of Texas.

TX landlords, rent a house or apartment to a tenant on a monthly or weekly tenancy with this Texas Rental Agreement for Residential Premises.

• Periodic Tenancy. The Agreement establishes what is called a periodic tenancy because it runs from rental period to rental period (month to month or week to week).
• Late Fees. The tenant must pay late fees if the rent is not paid on time, and a charge for any returned checks.
• Maintenance. The tenant is responsible for yard maintenance.
• Security Deposit. Procedure that the landlord must follow for returning the tenant's security deposit at the end of the tenancy.
• Termination. Provisions for termination by either party, in accordance with landlord-tenant laws.
• The file also contains a Lead Paint Disclosure form, as required by law.
• Also included is a Premises Condition Report to be jointly filled in by the landlord and the tenant at the beginning and the end of the tenancy.

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

• Applicants 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 State of Texas.

TX property managers, prepare a contract for your services with this Texas Rental Property Management Agreement.

• The property 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 managing the property. If the manager undertakes additional work outside the scope of its duties, additional fees will be payable.
• 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.
• The owner indemnifies the property manager against claims arising from the management services, including claims resulting from the owner's failure to make full disclosure about the property.
• The property manager will submit a Form 1099 to the IRS each year for the income derived from the property.
• The owner is responsible for carrying all required insurance on the property (including public liability).

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

This agreement allows Texas landlords to retain one of their tenants to serve as the resident manager for their rental building. The arrangement is designed to formalize the responsibilities and compensation for the tenant acting in this role.

Compensation

In return for acting as resident manager, the tenant will pay little or no rent for their own rental premises. In addition, they will be paid a monthly management fee for managing the building.

Duties and Responsibilities of Resident Manager

• Collect rent and late fees from tenants, and issue receipts for all payments received.
• Issue eviction notices and default notices as necessary, in accordance with applicable laws and lease agreements.
• Inspect rental units after tenants have vacated to assess the condition and identify any needed repairs or maintenance.
• Show vacant rental units to prospective tenants to facilitate occupancy.
• Perform groundskeeping tasks and building maintenance to ensure the property is kept in good condition.

Template Details

The agreement template is provided in Microsoft Word format. It is fully editable, allowing landlords and tenants to adapt the content to fit their specific needs and circumstances.

Jurisdiction

The agreement is intended for use only in the State of Texas.

Sell a pre-owned condo unit with this free Texas Residential Condominium Resale Contract. Provisions include:

• financing and earnest money,
• title policy,
• property condition,
• closing procedures,
• possession,
• settlement,
• escrow,
• termination option,
• broker information and fee ratification.

NOTE: This form cannot be used where the seller owns fee simple title to land beneath the unit.

Download the free Texas Residential Condominium Resale Contract and get your condo unit on the market. TREC Form No. 30-4, updated 01-06-03.