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).

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.

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

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.

Overview of Texas 3 Day Notice to Vacate (Non-Rent Violation)

This section outlines the procedure for serving a tenant who has violated the rental agreement, excluding nonpayment of rent, using the Texas 3 Day Notice to Vacate. This legal notice is strictly for use in the State of Texas and must comply with Title 8 of the Texas Property Code.

Notice Requirements

The landlord is required to serve the Notice in accordance with the regulations specified under Title 8 of the Property Code. The Notice formally informs the tenant that they have three (3) days to vacate (quit) the premises following receipt of the Notice.

Landlord’s Remedies if Tenant Fails to Vacate

If the tenant does not vacate the premises within the specified three-day period, the landlord has the right to file a forcible detainer suit. This legal action is intended to evict the tenant from the property.

Service of the Notice

A Service of Notice form is included with this template. This form is used to accurately record the details of how and when the Notice was served to the tenant.

Template Format and Accessibility

The Texas 3 Day Notice to Vacate template is available in Microsoft Word format. It is designed for easy downloading, completion, and printing, making it convenient for landlords to use as and when needed.

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.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used only within the State of Texas.

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.

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.