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Lease Renewal (short) KF When you have a lease that is expiring, whether it is 30, 45, 60 or even 90 days prior to the actual expiration date (and there is a renewal clause to be exercised by the tenant), this is the form you want to use. It is addressed to all tenants in possession and requires each of their signatures and a timely return of it to the landlord.
Downloadable immediately. Copyright 2004.

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Month to Month Rental Agreement (one page) KF This is a simple one-page month-to-month rental agreement that can be used in the many landlord tenant relationships. It is suggested that landlords use the more detailed month-to-month agreement (short version).
Downloadable immediately. Copyright 2008.

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Month to Month Rental Agreement (long) KF This is also one of our most popular rental agreements downloaded each month by thousands of Landlord.com's members. It is a generic month-to-month rental agreement that is used by thousands of landlords.
Downloadable immediately. Copyright 2008.

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Lead Disclosure Form (Lessor's Disclosure of Information on Lead-Based Paint and/or Lead-Based Paint Hazards ) Under federal law, and if your rental was constructed prior to 1978, this is the disclosure form you use to inform your prospective tenant that you do not know of any lead based paint or other lead based hazard at the property. Must be used along with the pamphlet entitled, “Lead Pamphlet-English (Property Built Prior to 1978”.
Downloadable immediately. Copyright 2004.
Price: Access by Gold Members Only

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Lead Disclosure Notice KF Federal law requires that landlords disclose any known information about in the lead based paint hazards existing at the property. If your building was constructed prior to 1978 you must use this disclosure notice to in form in the new tenants of any known or unknown lead paint based hazards.
Downloadable immediately. Copyright 2004.

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Lead Pamphlet-English (Property Built Prior to 1978) Federal law requires that individuals receive certain information before renting, mining, or renovating pre-1978 housing. The landlords have to disclose known information on lead-based paint and lead-based paint hazards before leases take effect. The leases and rental agreements must include a disclosure form about lead-based paint. This English based pamphlet and can be given to new tenants along with their new lease or rental agreement documents. Don't forget this is the pamphlet only, and you will need the form entitled “Lead Disclosure Notice" (see above).
Downloadable immediately. Copyright 2004.
Price: Access by Gold Members Only

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Lead Pamphlet-Spanish (Property Built Prior to 1978) This is the same lead pamphlet describing above only written in Spanish. Don't forget this is the pamphlet only, and you will need the form entitled “Lead Disclosure Notice" (see above).
Downloadable immediately. Copyright 2004.
Price: Access by Gold Members Only

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Lead Pamphlet-Vietnamese (Property Built Prior to 1978) This is the same lead pamphlet describing above only written in Vietnemese. Don't forget this is the pamphlet only, and you will need the form entitled “Lead Disclosure Notice" (see above).
Downloadable immediately. Copyright 2004.
Price: Access by Gold Members Only

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Lease Agreement (short-one page) KF Forget about the four or five pages lease agreements. This lease has the most important clauses you will need on one page. Our attorney's took the best clauses and put them all together for a great one page lease. If you are in a hurry and want the best possible protection a lease can give... This one page lease agreement will do the job.
Downloadable immediately. Copyright 2005.

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Lease Agreement Violation KF If you ignore a lease violation too long, you may lose your right to enforce this provision. Use this form as your first :friendly reminder” to inform tenant of his or her lease violation regarding the patio/balcony area, his pet, his vehicle or other things. For example, noise, hanging laundry outside, “picking up: after your pet walk, parking your auto correctly or cleaning up the front door area. Very effective “reminder” before any formal correction letter or notice must be served.
Downloadable immediately. Copyright 2004.

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Lease Renewal (multiple choice) KF This becomes an addendum to your lease and describes how you or your tenant may renew (or not) the lease. Select from 12 different choices of lease renewal options. Let lease convert to a month to month with same or increased rent, base rent on CPI, rent control (covered here). Or renew by a fixed term, i.e. 6, 12, 18, 24 or more, without a rent increase, with a rent increase, based on CPI, contingent rent amount or even base it on FMV. Non-renewal also included.
Downloadable immediately. Copyright 2004.

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Mold Addendum KF Mold is the newest “hot legal issue” among potential hazards that can be found at the rented premises. Use this form to ensure that your tenant does NOT contribute (originate, maintain or encourage) mold, mildew and other moisture related hazards. The addendum sets forth 11 items the tenant must follow to eliminate mold.
Downloadable immediately. Copyright 2004.

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Pest Control Addendum/Acknowledgement KF Landlords who have hired a pest control company to regularly (periodically) service the rented premises should provide a copy of the disclosure/warning notice prepared by the pest control company to new tenants. Use this form to so that the new tenant can formally acknowledge he or she has received a copy and is aware that a pest control service regularly sprays for insects, rodents and other possible infestations.
Downloadable immediately. Copyright 2004.

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Security Deposit – List of Pre-approved Charges KF Do you know the number one biggest complaint of landlord? That's right, accounting for, refunding, and charging the tenant's security deposit. Eliminate some of the problems with charges by using this agreement of what the charges could be if the tenant does not return possession in the same condition as received LESS normal or ordinary wear and tear.
Downloadable immediately. Copyright 2004.

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Security Deposit Agreement KF Many times it's a good idea to prepare a separate agreement describing the security deposit obligations of both landlord and tenant. ATtorney drafted and fellow landlord approved.
Downloadable immediately. Copyright 2007.

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Smoke Detector Agreement KF Many landlords are required to provide working smoke detectors for tenants. Make sure you are covered with this separate agreement requiring tenants to properly maintain these life saving devices. [Since children are generally known to be heavy sleepers you may want to install 2 detectors in their respective bedroom(s)]
Downloadable immediately. Copyright 2004.

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Tenant Alert List KF Do you see lots of prospects? Do you deny lots of them due to poor credit, previous evictions, etc? Do some of them come back with a new set of clothes or makeup and apply again with different or non-existent credit data? Wait until you rent to one of these “bad apples” only to find out later you rejected him. Use this form to keep track of your rejects and avoid a problem tenant or eviction.
Downloadable immediately. Copyright 2004.

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Tenant Insurance (short) KF Formally notify the new or existing tenant that he must have his or her own “Renter's Insurance” policy for potential loss due to fire, water breakage, theft, etc.
Downloadable immediately. Copyright 2004.

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Waterbed Agreement KF Some states say landlords can't discriminate against tenants that have waterbeds. Lots of landlords have “No Waterbed” policies. If you do “accept” waterbeds and like the vacancies they fill, you need to protect your investment (and any downstairs neighbors) with this written waterbed agreement.
Downloadable immediately. Copyright 2004.

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Attornment of Tenancy (New Ownership Notification) KF When you take over an existing tenancy whether it is one unit or an apartment community, you will need to legally introduce yourself/company to affirm some terms and conditions of the tenancy (rent, due date, etc.). Some states require that this kind of notification be made In California, when you take over an existing property whether it is one unit or an apartment community, landlords are required to serve notice upon the tenant that informs each as to new ownership, i.e., where rent is paid, to whom to make rent payable and where the tenant may contact for maintenance requests. This could be used in conjunction with any personable “welcome letter” you may use.
Downloadable immediately. Copyright 2004.

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