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Landlord Forms Help Tenants And Owners

By Matt Baumberger


Many enjoy renting to another party for profit but must realize the due diligence that comes with the job in order to make a profit. While it may seem tedious, having legal paperwork helps to protect both parties from the first meeting and should continue throughout the relationship. When a property owner has the necessary landlord forms ready for the tenant, it saves time and hassle down the road.

When an ad is placed in a newspaper or other media, the calls can be a bit much to handle. When a prescreening prospect card is used, it can help determine a strong prospect. It is also the responsibility of the landlord to establish whether smoking is allowed. A no smoking addendum may be part of a lease agreement early on or added later on. This helps to protect the property from damage.

The property owner should always be aware of those who will occupy the unit being leased or rented. If a landlord chooses to have pets on the property, the terms and conditions should be defined in a pet agreement. This is to be signed by both parties and adhered to while unit is occupied.

When tenants are away from their unit for weeks at a time, they may want to lease to another party instead of pay rent. While this may seem practical, it is up to the property owner to create a sublease agreement for all three parties. This protects the property owner, as they may need information about the other party.

Entering a rental property can be an unusual situation when the tenant is not present. While some landlords feel they should be able to enter at any time, often this is illegal and may inconvenience the tenant. By presenting a notice of intent to enter the premises to the tenant as early as possible, this may clear up some confusion. When the tenant completes a work order, a reasonable time may also be arranged between both parties.

A lease violation notice is normally used when there is tenant behavior that is considered inappropriate or dangerous. It is normally used to warn before taking action to evict from the premises. When rent is late, a notice to pay or quit is presented to the tenant before legal action is taken.

While many of the forms cover serious issues, they are designed to protect the property owner. The more relevant, the stronger case either party will have should anyone need to go to court. Property owners that regularly use landlord forms find that there are fewer misunderstandings between them and their tenants.




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