Texas

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).

• 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.

• 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Serve a tenant who has violated the rental agreement with this Texas 3 Day Notice to Vacate (not for nonpayment of rent).

• The Notice must be served in accordance with the requirements of Title 8 of the Property Code.
• The tenant is notified that they have 3 days to vacate (quit) the premises.
• If the tenant does not vacate the premises, the landlord will file a forcible detainer suit to evict the tenant.
• A Service of Notice form is included, to record the details of service.
• This legal form template is available in MS Word format and is easy to download, fill in and print.
• Intended for use only in the State of Texas.

TX landlords, if your tenant fails to pay the rent after receiving notice, serve him/her with this 3 Day Notice to Vacate for Nonpayment of Rent, under Title 8 of the Texas Property Code.

• The tenant is notified that s/he has 3 days to vacate (quit) the premises or the landlord shall file a forcible detainer suit.
• A Service of Notice form is included, to record the details of how the Notice is served on the tenant.
• This is a reusable legal form. Buy, download, fill in, print - use as often as you require.

TX landlords, if you are terminating the tenancy of a residential tenant, serve him/her with this Texas 30 Day Notice to Tenant of Tenancy Termination.

• Notice must be given in accordance with the requirements of Title 8 of the Property Code.
• The tenant is notified that the tenancy is terminated as of the date specified in the Notice, and the tenant must vacate the premises by that date.
• A Service of Notice form is included to record the details of how the Notice was served on the tenant.

Lease office or retail space to a business tenant with this downloadable Texas 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 standard form Texas Commercial Lease Agreement is fully editable to fit your needs.

TX landlords, is your tenant behind in the rent payment? Serve him/her with this Texas Notice of Nonpayment of Rent.

• The tenant is notified that s/he must pay the overdue rent within a specified time frame or the landlord will serve the tenant with a 3 day notice to vacate.
• Notice must be given in accordance with the requirements of Title 8 of the Property Code.
• A Service of Notice form is included to record the details of how the Notice was served on the tenant.
• This is a reusable landlord-tenant notice. Buy it, download it, use it as often as you need to.

Texas landlords, give notice to your tenants that the property they are renting has been sold with this Notice to Tenant of Sale of Rental Premises.

• The tenant is notified of the sale, and given instructions to pay the rent to the new owner.
• The Notice includes a Record of Service form, so you can record the details of how you served the Notice on the tenant.
• Downloadable, fully editable, and easy to use.
• Re-use the form as often as necessary, perfect for multi-unit properties.
• This form can be used by landlords and rental property managers.
• Intended to be used 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.