Property

• 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.

• The Release of Lien must be recorded with the County Recorder's Office to release a vendor's lien against the property.
• The Release would be filed after (i) the purchaser has paid the balance of the purchase price and (ii) the promissory notes securing the balance have been canceled by the vendor (seller).
• Available in MS Word format.
• 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 existing 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 is a MS Word document template and is fully editable.
• Intended to be used 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.