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Provide each tenant in the buildings you manage with this free set of Cleaning Instructions for Tenants Moving Out.

• The instructions explain how windows, walls, ceilings, and exterior areas are to be cleaned.
• Special instructions are included for bathrooms, kitchen, appliances and carpets.
• You can help reduce your cleaning costs and lost time if tenants are aware of what is expected of them at the end of their tenancy.
• This is a free template in MS Word format. It is fully editable so you can customize it for each rental building you manage.

• 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.

Perform a complete inspection on your rental properties with this comprehensive 7-page Property Maintenance and Inspection Checklist.

• Whether you are managing rental properties or are looking for a home to purchase, a full-scale inspection is important to determine any structural defects, health or safety violations, or other problems that could result in costly renovations or even render the property partly or wholly uninhabitable.
• The Inspection Checklist covers exterior and interior areas, structural issues, lighting, ventilation, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, fire safety, window sizes, cleanliness and sanitation, room sizes, proximity to exits, and much more.
• Use this checklist for each new property that you begin managing to make sure you and the owner both know whether there are any potential problems.
• The Property Maintenance and Inspection Checklist is a valuable tool for home buyers, landlords and property managers.
• Available in MS Word format. To access the file, add it to your cart, check out and pay, then download.

Avoid probate and transfer real estate property to a beneficiary with this Ohio Transfer on Death Designation Affidavit.

What is a Transfer on Death Designation Affidavit?

A Transfer on Death Designation Affidavit (also called a TOD Designation Affidavit or TODDA) is a legal document used in the State of Ohio that allows a property owner to name a beneficiary to automatically inherit their real estate upon the owner's death. It provides a means to bypass the long, costly probate process.

How to Use the TODDA

The Transfer on Death Designation Affidavit (also called a TOD Designation Affidavit) must be completed, signed and filed with the County Recorder's Office while the owner of the property is still alive.

Filing a TODDA will not affect your ownership rights or your ability to sell, mortgage, lease or otherwise deal with the property during your lifetime, and without the beneficiary's consent. You can also change or revoke the TODDA at any time.

What Happens After Your Death

When you pass away, the named beneficiary must file a Transfer on Death Confirmation  Affidavit along with a death certificate and original TOD Designation Affidavit to claim the property.

When the original property owner dies, the transfer will be completed by filing a death certificate and an affidavit signed by any person who knows all of the facts (this person can be anyone who knew the decedent well, including the beneficiary).

Joint and Survivorship Title

Ohio property owners who own their property under a "joint and survivorship" title can still use a TODDA, but all joint and survivorship owners must sign the form. When one of the owners dies, the property automatically passes to the surviving owner. But when the last surviving joint and survivorship owner dies, the property will then pass to the designated beneficiary.

TODDA Does Not Affect Taxes

A Transfer on Death Designation Affidavit does NOT eliminate any federal estate taxes that are payable by the estate.

Format and Jurisdiction of TODDA Form

The Transfer on Death Designation Affidavit is a downloadable legal form in MS Word format, which can be filled in, signed, notarized, and recorded with the County Recorder. This form is prepared for use only in the State of Ohio.

Lease a house or apartment in Ohio to a tenant with this Fixed Term Residential Lease Agreement.

• The lease runs for a fixed term, such as 1 year.
• The security deposit must not exceed 1 1/2 months' rent. If the deposit is more than 1 month's rent, the landlord must pay 5% interest on the excess.
• The tenant must give the landlord prompt notice of any needed repairs. The landlord must make all inside and outside repairs in a timely manner.
• The tenant may not make any alterations or improvements without the landlord's express permission.
• Pets are not allowed unless the landlord gives written permission. An additional pet deposit may be required.
• The form also includes a Lead Paint Disclosure form as required by federal law, and a Premises Inspection Report, to be completed by the landlord and tenant at the beginning and end of the tenancy.
• This legal contract template is downloadable and fully editable to fit your specific needs.
• Intended for use only in the State of Ohio.