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.

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

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.