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A Texas residential lease agreement is a real estate contract that authorizes a landlord to let someone else occupy a property in trade for monthly rent. The due date is usually on the first (1st) of every month during the term, and if late or not paid the tenant runs the risk of eviction. Before signing a binding contract, the landlord is advised to view…

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A New York residential lease agreement is a contract between a landlord and tenant for the occupation of rental property for a fixed term (commonly 1-year). This is the most widely used rental real estate contract for homes, apartments, trailers, and any other types of housing units. It is recommended that the property owner or manager verify the credit and employment information given by a…

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A North Carolina residential lease agreement is for landlords and tenants making a lease that is most commonly a one (1) year term. The agreement establishes rent payments made each month and other terms and conditions that will dictate the relationship between the parties. Before authorizing an agreement, the landlord will usually check the tenant’s credit, employment, and rental history along with verifying his or…

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A Pennsylvania residential lease agreement is a document outlining the terms between a tenant renting a home from a landlord. The landlord will commonly verify the tenant’s credit and background through the use of a rental application. After being approved, the tenant will be required to pay a security deposit, 1st month’s rent, and any other obligations required by the lease. The tenant is given…

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A Virginia residential lease agreement is a rental contract between a landlord and a tenant that binds them together for a predetermined period of time (commonly 12 months). The items usually most negotiated between the parties are the following: Rental amount Utility payments – Electricity, water, heat, air conditioning (if any), cable, etc. Fees – Pets (if any) and parking Garbage/waste management The landlord may…

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An Ohio standard residential lease agreement is a contract between a property owner (otherwise known as the “Lessor”) and a person looking to occupy the property or space (otherwise known as the “Lessee”). The most common timeframe is a one (1) year term but can be any agreed-upon length of time. The terms and conditions of the agreement will cover the sum of the monthly…

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A Texas rental application is used to check a tenant’s credit report, background, employment (including income), and previous rental history. Use of this form ensures that the tenant is able to afford the monthly lease payment. Many landlords will only check the person’s credit which should take about fifteen (15) minutes, while others may take up to a few days if verifying with all references…

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A Texas month-to-month lease agreement, or “tenancy at will,” is a rental contract used when a property manager or owner accepts a tenant to occupy a space for one (1) month at a time. Either party may make changes to the contract or choose to terminate it by giving one (1) month’s notice to the other party. This type of arrangement is common among tenants…

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A New York rental application is the most widely used credit form to screen tenants before a landlord decides to rent to them. The applicant may be charged a nonrefundable application fee; however, this varies from lessor to lessor. The application processing usually takes two (2) to three (3) days depending on the availability of the references. The landlord will usually want to verify the…

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A Washington standard residential lease agreement allows a property owner to rent a home to a tenant for monthly rent. The tenant usually has to apply and provide the landlord with their credit information to make sure they are qualified through a rental application. If approved, the landlord will fill in the blanks of this form with the agreed-upon arrangement. After the signatures are given…

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A New York sublease agreement form is designed for tenants that are already renting property and would like to rent either a part of or the entire space to someone else. This allows the tenant that is holding the original lease agreement to vacate the property early, or for a period of time, or if he or she would like a roommate to help with…

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A New York month-to-month lease is a real estate contract for shorter-term rentals that allow the property owner or lessee to modify or cancel the agreement at any time with at least one (1) month’s notice to the other party. It is recommended that the landlord collects one month’s rent for the security deposit in case the tenant does not pay and if any damage…

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A South Carolina residential lease agreement form is a standard one (1) year lease agreement meant for any tenant seeking to rent property who would like to have a binding agreement with a property owner. The form is in a fill-in-the-blanks format, and after a landlord accepts the terms and conditions, both parties may sign and enter into an unalterable deal. Table of Contents Forms…

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A Tennessee residential lease agreement is a fillable template to be used by a landlord and tenant to enter into a binding contract for the use of a property. The standard term is one (1) year, but it can be any length as agreed upon and specified by the parties involved. It is customary that before a contract is authorized, the landlord checks the tenant’s…

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A North Carolina month-to-month rental agreement, or a “tenancy at will,” is common among tenants that have over-extended their one-year lease, or for those looking for a short-term arrangement. This type of contract allows either party to change the terms of the contract with at least seven (7) days’ written notice to the other party (usually done through a courier service or a certified letter)….

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A Texas commercial lease agreement is a legal contract between a property owner or manager and an individual or business entity for the occupation of an office, industrial, or retail-related space. In most cases, the term of the lease will be from three (3) to five (5) years to allow the tenant to grow their business as well as ensure that they are committed. Once the…

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An Illinois rental application form can be downloaded in Adobe PDF and used by a landlord to verify if a tenant is, among other things, able to pay the rent in a timely manner. Before a landlord will put themselves at financial risk of signing a lease, the following will usually be checked: Background Credit Previous Property Owners and Management Companies Employers Income Tax Return(s)…

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A Wisconsin residential lease agreement is for tenants and landlords seeking a fixed agreement for the use of property in exchange for rent. The tenant typically makes payments on the 1st of every month and the term is commonly 12 months. Before authorizing an agreement, the landlord will usually want to check the tenant’s credit and income sources through the use of the rental application….

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A North Carolina rental application is a legal document that allows a landlord, property manager, or real estate agent (including realtors) to research a potential tenant’s credit and references. The verification may only begin upon the signature of the tenant, and the party providing this service is entitled to charge a nonrefundable fee at their sole discretion. It takes at its longest a few days…

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A New York commercial lease agreement allows the renting of retail, industrial, or office space between a property manager/owner and an individual or entity. This type of arrangement is usually three (3) to five (5) years long, with the tenant typically having the option to renew for more years at a predetermined rental rate. If the landlord is accepting a new business, they should require…

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A Washington rental application is for property owners, managers, and agents to obtain the tenant’s information for a background check including a credit check, employment history, and rental history. The main difference between the Statewide rental application and the Seattle version, according to the Fair Chance Housing Act, prohibits Seattle landlords from asking an applicant about their criminal history. Table of Contents Applications (2) Washington…

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A Oregon residential lease agreement binds a landlord to rent a residence to a tenant while receiving monthly rent. A standard lease is a fixed period that is commonly for 1-year. The responsibilities of each landlord and tenant will be entered into the agreement in regard to utilities and services. In addition, the rules for the property including pets, smoking, waterbeds, and any other terms…

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A Pennsylvania rental application gives a landlord consent from an applicant to verify their income, employment, credit, background, and rental history before authorizing a lease agreement. This form may only be used by the landlord if the applicant signs and agrees to have their information be viewed. There may be a fee associated with providing this service which is not limited and is most likely…

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A Virginia rental application allows a landlord to legally accept a tenant’s employment and background information to view their credit history. The information given must be accurate as one error may leave the landlord unable to verify the person’s credit score. References such as previous landlords and employers may be checked as well, but most of the time it is not necessary unless it is…

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A Utah residential lease agreement is a contract for a fixed term between a property owner (landlord) or its representative and a person seeking to rent and occupy the space (tenant). After agreeing to a verbal deal, the landlord usually accepts the tenant’s credit information, background check, and prior leasing history through a Rental Application. Depending on the review process, it may take as fast…

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An Oklahoma residential lease agreement is drafted by the real estate commission and may be used by landlords when renting property to tenants. The agreement should be negotiated and afterward, the tenant should be screened through a rental application. Once approved, the monthly rent, security deposit, and any utilities will be negotiated. Once a verbal agreement has been reached, the lease may be written and…

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An Ohio month-to-month rental agreement is mainly used by tenants and landlords seeking a short term occupancy arrangement, otherwise known as a tenancy at will. While payment is made every month, the contract may be canceled at any time with at least one (1) month’s notice to the other party. It is recommended that the landlord seek a security deposit at the time of lease…

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An Ohio rental application is used as a way to verify an applicant’s credit, employment history, and prior rental history to see if he or she fits the qualifications for a lease agreement. This form may come along with a non-refundable fee administered by the landlord and should take no more than 2-3 days to complete. It is advised that the tenant not just put…

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A Wisconsin rental application gives consent from an applicant to a landlord to perform a consumer report on them. This allows the landlord to use a screening company to check a person’s credit history, employment, and references. A landlord may charge a fee to the tenant for screening with a decision of approval within 24 to 72 hours. Table of Contents Applications (2) Standard Rental…

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A Wisconsin month-to-month lease agreement allows a landlord to rent property to a tenant under the condition that either party may terminate the agreement, at any time, with twenty-eight (28) days’ notice. Even though the agreement is considered short-term, it must follow landlord-tenant laws (Chapter 704), and is recommended the tenant be screened through a rental application. If the housing unit was built prior to…

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An Oregon rental application is a form used by landlords to verify that a tenant can pay the rent and that he or she has a good credit history. The landlord may charge a fee for providing this service, which serves a secondary purpose in enabling them to see which tenants are serious about renting the property. Looking up the person’s credit, rental, and background…

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A Utah rental application may be used to verify a tenant’s credit, perform a background check, confirm employment information including income, and review prior landlord references to determine how the person acted in previous lease agreements. In larger management offices, a simple credit score is all that is needed to decide if a lease will be granted or how much the security deposit should be….

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A Rhode Island standard residential lease agreement allows a landlord to legally collect payment for renting their property to someone else (a “tenant”). It is a binding contract that sets up an ongoing arrangement where the tenant will pay rent to the lessor in exchange for the everyday use of the livable property. The form’s fields must be completed by both parties and, once signed,…

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A Texas sublease agreement allows a tenant that is currently under a lease agreement to rent the same space to another person (the “sublessee” or “subtenant”). The agreement may be for renting a room or the entire property. Before a sublease can be written it usually has to be approved by the landlord since most leases prohibit to sublet. The tenant should understand that there…

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A South Carolina rental application is used to view a tenant’s credit and background information before authorizing a rental agreement. The tenant will need to complete the form and make sure to write their Social Security Number, previous addresses, and employment details. This will give the property manager or owner enough information to make a decision on whether the applicant can be justified for a…

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A South Carolina commercial lease agreement is used by property owners seeking to lease industrial, retail, or office space to a business. The standard term is anywhere between two (2) to five (5) years. There are three (3) types of commercial lease agreements: Triple Net (NNN) – This type of contract makes the tenant agree to pay an amount every month as well as their…

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A Tennessee rental application is a form that is designated for landlords so that they may be able to verify a tenant’s credit and employment information. Processing an eviction is one of the major costs incurred by property owners, and one way to avoid this is to make sure that the tenant is credible. The application should be filled out to include the tenant’s Social…

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A West Virginia residential lease agreement is between a landlord and tenant for the use of a property for a fixed time period. During the term of the lease, the tenant is required to pay rent and utilities in accordance with the agreement. In exchange, the landlord will maintain the premises and complete any requested repairs. It is recommended that the landlord screen a potential…

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An Oklahoma rental application is a form used by real estate agents, property owners and managers to verify that a potential tenant is worthy of a lease agreement. Due to the high cost of an eviction, a landlord will usually screen a person before authorizing a binding real estate contract for a twelve (12) month period. The landlord may require a fee for providing this…

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An Ohio commercial lease agreement is between a property owner and a business entity electing to rent industrial, office, or retail-related space. A lease agreement is usually longer than one (1) year (usually a three (3) to five (5) year initial term) due to the amount of money it takes for the business entity to generate sufficient income. A lease agreement can be designed to…

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A North Carolina sublease agreement is a rental contract employed by a tenant (sublessor) that is on the property with a valid lease agreement and agrees to rent the same property to someone else (sublessee). The agreement can be for all or part of the property, and usually the landlord must sign off or at least be notified of the contract. It should be understood…

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A Virginia sublease agreement allows a tenant who is under a lease agreement to rent the same space to someone else (Sublessee). The contract may be for the entire property or portion of the space. The term of the agreement cannot go further than that of the current lease with the landlord. Most standard lease agreements have subletting prohibited, so it is a good idea…

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A Pennsylvania sublease agreement is a way for a tenant that is under a current lease agreement to rent the entire property or a portion thereof to someone else (the “sublessee”). A standard lease will usually have language in barring a tenant from doing this, so the landlord may have to sign off either on the sublease or on some other form to allow this…

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A Rhode Island rental application is used by landlords to screen and verify that a potential tenant is qualified to rent a property. Every landlord has exposure when authorizing a lease in regards to having the possibility of a future eviction for nonpayment of rent. Therefore, a landlord will carefully view a tenant’s rental history with other owners/managers, background, credit, and employment information to ensure…

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An Oregon sublease agreement is between a person that is under a lease agreement (sublessor) and a person that is seeking to rent a portion or the whole space (sublessee). The property owner usually must be notified if this is to occur as many leases forbid subleasing of property. If the landlord approves, it is recommended that the sublessor perform a credit and background check…

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A Vermont residential lease agreement is a contract between a landlord and tenant that states the terms and conditions under which the lessee may occupy the rented property. The term is generally for one (1) year but can be altered if agreed upon by the parties. The tenant will usually be required to pay a small fee and undergo a credit check through the rental…

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A North Dakota residential lease agreement is a standard twelve (12) month term agreement between a property owner/manager (landlord) and a person looking to occupy the space (tenant). The monthly rental payment from the tenant to the landlord is usually due on the first (1st) of each month although any stipulation on this can be relayed in the agreement. This contract between the lessee and…

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A Wyoming residential lease agreement allows a landlord (property owner) to enter into a binding contract with a tenant (lessee) for the use of property in exchange for rent. The tenant will typically have to first be approved by the landlord and, when accepted, negotiations over the rental amount, utilities, and any other fees associated with the premises will begin. Once the tenant and landlord…

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The South Dakota residential rental agreement is a twelve (12) month term that can be filled in with the landlord, tenant, and property information along with the terms of the agreement between the parties. The most commonly negotiated parts of the transaction are the monthly payment amount, length of the contract, fees (parking, pet-related, etc.), utilities (electricity, water, cable, internet, etc.), and security deposits. Table…

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A West Virginia rental application is the only legal tool available for a landlord to protect themselves financially by checking the tenant’s information before the authorization of a lease agreement. A tenant should be issued this form and fill it in as best he or she can with the following: Current and past employment, addresses, and property owners/managers Social security number Income Upon the tenant’s…

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