Pre-Occupancy Repairs Checklist | USA

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.

Record the condition of a rental house or apartment at the beginning and end of the tenancy with this Rental Premises Inspection Report form.

• The Report Form should be completed by the landlord, agent or property manager during the walk-through inspection of a rental premises with a new tenant prior to the beginning of the tenancy, and again when the tenant moves out.
• The Report details the condition of fixtures, appliances, flooring, windows and doors, and the general condition of the premises overall, as at the move-in and move-out dates.
• A copy of the report must be provided to the tenant within a reasonable time after moving in (check your local landlord-tenant laws to find out the exact number of days, which is usually less than 10 days).
• The form includes a Security Deposit Refund Statement, to detail any amounts being retained by the landlord at the end of the tenancy.
• Available in MS Word format and easy to fill in and to customize for your needs.
• This is a generic template which can be used anywhere.

Prepare Monthly Rental Unit Reports quickly and easily with this easy downloadable package of forms.

• The package contains the following:
  • Receipts to be issued to tenants for payment of rent, damage / security deposits and any other amounts due under the lease or rental agreement (such as late fees).
  • Monthly rent collection report for all units.
  • Monthly vacancy report.
  • Cost estimate for preparing a unit to be re-rented, which must be filled in for each rental unit that has become vacant.
  • Tenant information forms for all rental units, setting out the name and phone number, security deposit and amount of rent.
• This forms package is a convenient, affordable and time-saving bundle of digital templates for any property manager.
• Available in MS Word format, easy to customize to fit your exact circumstances.
• These are generic templates which can be used anywhere.

Provide each tenant in the buildings you manage with a set of Cleaning Instructions for Tenants Moving Out of a Rental Property.

• 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.
• Available in MS Word format and 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.