Vermont

Take applications from prospective tenants for a rental vacancy with this Rental Application Form for Residential Tenancy for Vermont.

• 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 Vermont.

Vermont landlords, hire one of your tenants to act as resident manager of your rental building with this contract template.

• The tenant will act as resident manager of the rental building in exchange for free or reduced rent, plus a monthly management fee.
• The resident manager's duties and responsibilities include:
  • 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.
• This form is provided in MS Word format and is fully editable to fit your circumstances.
• Intended to be used only in the State of Vermont.

• 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.

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.

Inform your tenant that you are terminating their tenancy with this Vermont 14 Day Notice to Tenant to Pay Rent or Vacate under VSA S. 4467.

• The Notice sets out the amount owing for rent, late charges and any other amounts owed by the tenant to the landlord.
• If the tenant fails to pay the charges or move out by the end of the 14-day period, the landlord will begin eviction proceedings.
• The form includes a Service of Notice to record the details of how it was served on the tenant.
• This form is downloadable and easy to use.
• Intended for use only in the State of Vermont.

Lease office or retail space to a business tenant with this downloadable Vermont Commercial Lease Agreement.

• Renewal. Option for the tenant to renew for an additional term at the end of the lease.
• Property Taxes. Alternate provisions for taxes to be paid by either the landlord or the tenant, as applicable.
• Insurance. The tenant is responsible for carrying comprehensive public liability, fire and extended coverage insurance.
• Structural Repairs. Alternate provisions depending on whether the landlord is responsible for mechanical and structural repairs, or if the tenant is responsible for all repairs.
• Parking. Parking areas are to be shared by all tenants and their employees and customers.
• Damage or Destruction.Provisions for termination or for abatement of rent in the event of damage, destruction, or condemnation of the building.
• This lease agreement template is fully editable to fit your needs.
• Intended for use only in the State of Vermont.

If you have sold a rental property in Vermont you can give notice to your tenants that the property has been sold with this Notice to Tenant of Sale of Rental Premises.

• The form instructs the tenant to pay rent to the new owner.
• The Notice also includes a Record of Service form.
• This is a reusable landlord-tenant notice. Buy it, download it, use it as often as you require.
• This legal form template can be used by landlords and property managers.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used only in the State of Vermont.

Get your landlord's consent to assign your lease or sublet your rental unit for the rest of the lease term with this Vermont Permission Agreement to Sublet or Assign Lease.

• The new tenant must meet the landlord's requirements, and the landlord must give its written approval of the new tenant.
• The form contains clauses for either an assignment of the lease or a sublease of the premises.
• The landlord has the option to hold the existing tenant responsible for performing the tenant's obligations until the end of the lease term, or alternatively, to release the tenant from all obligations under the lease once a new tenant is approved.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used only in the State of Vermont.