Property Forms

Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington.

Extend the term of a tenant's lease with this Washington Residential Lease Extension Agreement.

• The landlord and tenant must both agree to extend the lease term for an additional period.
• The lease cost now becomes a monthly rental payment for the duration of the extended term.
• All other provisions of the original lease which are not amended in the Extension Agreement remain the same.
• This Agreement is only for residential tenancies. For business tenants, a Renewal and Extension of Commercial Lease is required.
• This legal form template is fully editable and easy to use.
• Intended for use in the State of Washington.

Rent a house or apartment to a tenant with this Rental Agreement for Residential Premises form for Washington State.

• 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).
• The tenant must pay late fees if the rent is not paid on time, and a charge for any returned checks.
• The tenant is responsible for yard maintenance.
• Procedure that the landlord must follow for returning the tenant's security deposit at the end of the tenancy.
• 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.
• Available in MS Word format and fully editable to fit your particular circumstances.
• Intended to be used only in the State of Washington.

Washington tenants, sublease the property you are renting with this Sublease Agreement for residential rental units.

• The sublease requires the consent of the landlord.
• The subtenant must pay the rent, the utilities and a damage deposit.
• The subtenant must keep the premises in clean and good condition.
• The subtenant cannot assign the sublease without the consent of both the landlord and the original tenant.
• The sublease includes a Premises Inspection Report and Inventory Checklist.
• The file also includes a Co-Signer Agreement, to be used in the event that the subtenant is a minor (such as a student). This agreement would be signed by a parent or guardian, who guarantees to pay any amounts due if the tenant fails to pay.

The Washington Residential Sublease Agreement is provided in MS Word format, and can be easily edited to fit your circumstances.

• 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.

Prepare a Seller Disclosure Statement with this easy template for the sale of improved real estate property in Washington State.

• You must provide a completed Disclosure Statement to the buyer prior to the closing of the sale, under Section 64.06 of the Revised Codes of Washington.
• The condition of the property, including description of the land, status of utilities, appliances, gas lines, water supply, structural elements, new construction, etc, must be disclosed in full.
• Available in PDF format, issued by the Commercial Brokers Association, CBA Form 17.
• To be used only in the State of Washington.

Transfer ownership of a commercial real estate property in Washington with this easy-to-use Special Warranty Deed form.

What is a special warranty deed?

Under a special warranty deed, the seller (grantor) warrants or guarantees the title only against defects arising during his/her ownership of the property but not against title defects existing before that time.

A special warranty deed is also known as a covenant deed, a grant deed, or a limited warranty deed.

When would a special warranty deed be used?

Typically, a special warranty deed is used to sell commercial real estate instead of residential real estate properties.

The buyer (grantee) agrees to take responsibility for any title defects that arose prior to the current owner's ownership of the property.

Format and Jurisdiction

This Special Warranty Deed form is a downloadable legal document available in MS Word format. It is fully editable and reusable.

This template should only be used in the State of Washington.

Take applications from prospective renters for a vacation home in Washington State with this Vacation Property Rental Application.

• Before they rent your lakeside cottage, cabin or summer house, have your potential guests provide you with the following information:
  • Rental period desired (based on availability).
  • Amount of deposit required and paid (as of the application date).
  • Number of persons in the applicant's party.
  • Length of stay.
• This is a downloadable template which you can customize and mail out or post online.
• Prepared for use in the State of Washington.

Rent out your summer home, vacation cottage or recreational property in Washington with this Vacation Property Short-Term Rental Agreement.

This Vacation Property Rental Agreement is designed for individuals wishing to rent out their summer home, vacation cottage, or other recreational property located in Washington State. The Agreement is provided in MS Word format and is fully editable, allowing you to tailor the provisions to meet your specific requirements.

Key Provisions of the Agreement

Payment and Refund of Security Deposit

The Agreement outlines the procedures for payment of the security deposit and specifies the conditions under which the deposit will be refunded to the renter.

Description of Rental Property and Supplied Items

A detailed description of the rental property is included, along with a list of items provided for use by the renter, such as appliances, linens, and other essentials.

Restrictions on Use of the Property

Specific restrictions are set forth regarding the use of the property. These may include limitations on smoking, pets, noise levels, and the number of guests allowed during the rental period.

Responsibility for Personal Property

The renter assumes sole responsibility for any personal belongings brought onto the premises during their stay.

Fees for No-Shows, Changes, and Cancellations

The Agreement also details any fees that may be incurred due to no-shows, reservation changes, or cancellations made after a specified date.

Jurisdiction

The Vacation Property Rental Agreement is intended to be used only within the State of Washington.

Transfer title of a Washington real estate property from two sellers to two buyers with this Washington Warranty Deed for joint ownership with rights of survivorship.

• 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.