Tennessee

Have prospective tenants apply for a rental vacancy by filling out this Rental Application Form for residential tenancies in Tennessee.

• 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 Tennessee.

Tennessee landlords, retain one of your 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 vacant rental units to prospective tenants;
• groundskeeping and building maintenance.

This Tennessee Resident Manager Agreement is provided in MS Word format, and is fully editable to fit your circumstances.

Prepare a statement of damage deposit amounts for a residential tenant at the end of the tenancy with this Security Deposit Refund / Claim Statement for Tennessee.

• 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 form is available as a MS Word download which can be filled in on the computer or by hand.
• Prepared for use in the State of Tennessee.

Learn how to show and market a rental property to prospective tenants with this list of guidelines and tips.

• The checklist contains information on:
  • how to advertise and hold open houses,
  • relevant information about the property and surrounding neighborhood that tenants are interested in,
  • highlighting the special features of the property,
  • how to make the property as appealing as possible to potential renters.
• The form also includes a Rental Application form, which you should always keep handy during viewings so that interested parties can fill it out on the spot.
• Available in MS Word format and fuilly customizable.
• This is a generic form that can be used anywhere.

Provide each tenant in the buildings you manage with a set of Cleaning Instructions for Tenants Moving Out of a Rental Property.

• The instructions explain how windows, walls, ceilings, and exterior areas are to be cleaned.
• Special instructions are included for bathrooms, kitchen, appliances and carpets.
• The digital template is downloadable and editable so you can customize it for each of your rental properties.

Buy and download the Cleaning Instructions form, so you can be sure each tenant in the rental buildings you manage knows the condition their unit is to be left in when they move out.

This Inspection Report for a commercial business premises can be completed by the landlord, property manager, or leasing agent at the end of the current tenant's lease term.

The inspection should include all areas used by the tenant, including:

• the condition of the rental premises itself,
• all common areas used by the tenant (elevators, hallways, washrooms, etc),
• the building exterior (if applicable),
• sidewalks and other areas of the grounds used by the tenant,
• parking areas allocated to the tenant,
• signage.

If you own or manage commercial space for lease, add a copy of the Commercial Premises Inspection Report to your digital forms. You can download the template immediately after purchasing it.

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

The manual includes the following sections:

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.

This Commercial Tenant Emergency Procedures Manual template is downloadable and can be customized to suit almost any commercial or retail multi-tenant building. It's a perfect companion to the Tenant Manual for Commercial Highrise.

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.

Prepare a receipt for a holding deposit on a rental property with this easy-to-use form.

If the rental application is not approved, the applicant agrees that the landlord may deduct the cost of any required credit check from the deposit before returning the balance to the applicant.

This Receipt for Holding Deposit on Rental Property form is a Microsoft Word template, and can be used by landlords, property managers, and rental agents.

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.

Prepare a Rental Unit Vacancy Report after a tenant moves out with this package of easy-to-use forms.

• The package of forms includes the following:
  
  • Damage Report, which records any loss or damage caused by the tenant, the costs of repairs or replacement, and any unpaid rent or other amounts owing.
  • Notice of Refund, to record the amount of the damage deposit to be paid to the tenant.
  • Notice of Amounts Owing, to record any outstanding balance still owed by the tenant after the amount of the damage deposit has been applied to pay for damages or outstanding rent.
• Preparing monthly reports can be so time-consuming. Download the Rental Unit Vacancy Report Forms Package and see how much easier writing your reports can be!
• Available in MS Word format.
• These are generic forms that can be used anywhere.

Rental managers, create a Tenant Manual for occupants of a highrise commercial office building with this customizable template.

The Tenant Manual includes the following sections:

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.

This Tenant Manual for Commercial Highrise Building template is downloadable and completely editable to fit your needs.

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.

The form contains:

• 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.

Lease office or retail space to a business tenant with this downloadable Tennessee Commercial Lease Agreement.

• Renewal. Option for the tenant to renew for an additional term at the end of the lease.
• Property Taxes. Alternate provisions for taxes to be paid by either the landlord or the tenant, as applicable.
• Insurance. The tenant is responsible for carrying comprehensive public liability, fire and extended coverage insurance.
• Structural Repairs. Alternate provisions depending on whether the landlord is responsible for mechanical and structural repairs, or if the tenant is responsible for all repairs.
• Parking. Parking areas are to be shared by all tenants and their employees and customers.
• Damage or Destruction.Provisions for termination or for abatement of rent in the event of damage, destruction, or condemnation of the building.
• This lease agreement template is fully editable to fit your needs.
• Intended for use only in the State of Tennessee.

Tennessee landlords, rent a house or apartment to a tenant with this Rental Agreement for Residential Premises, for a monthly or weekly 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).
• 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.

This Tennessee Rental Agreement for Residential Premises is provided in MS Word format, and is fully editable to fit your particular circumstances.