The Tennessee Rental Application is a form that is provided by owners/landlords/managers that will gather all of the information needed to select a reliable renter for their property. Once the form is completed, the information will be verified by the landlord/agent and any required background checks performed. If they pass this screening process, the parties may decide to enter into negotiations of a lease agreement. This application must be completed by anyone who would occupy the premises and is over the age of 18.
Application Fee (No Statute) – Application fees are non-refundable and there is no maximum mentioned in state law.
Security Deposit (§ 66-28-301) – There is no maximum amount for a security deposit mentioned in state statutes.
Step 1 – Property/Rental Information:
- Property Address For This Application
- Monthly Rent
- Today’s Date
- Current Time
Step 2 – Applicant Information – Complete the following:
- Name: (Last, First, Middle)
- Birth Date
- Social. SecurityNumber
- Home Phone Number
- Any Names Used in the Past
- Cell Phone Number
- Email Address
- All Other Proposed Occupants
- Birthdate
- Relationship to Applicant
Step 3 – Rental History – Enter all of the information into the columns to the right of each requirement mark
Current Residence
Previous Residence
Prior Residence
- Street Address
- City
- State & Zip
- Last Rent Amount Paid
- Owner/Manager and Phone Number
- Reason for Leaving
- Is/Was Rent Paid in Full?
- Did You Give Notice?
- Were You Asked to Leave?
- Dates of Residence (From/To)
Step 4 – Employment History – Provide the following:Enter all of the information into the columns to the right of each requirement mark
- Current ResidencePrevious ResidencePrior Residence
- Employed By
- Employer’s Address
- Employer’s Phone
- Occupation
- Supervisor’s Name
- Monthly Gross Pay
- Dates of Employment (From/To)
Step 5 – Vehicles – In the columns provided, enter the following:
Make and Model
Color
Year
Licence Plate Number
Step 6 – Credit History – Savings Account History- Provide the following information in the columns provided:
- Savings Account-
- Checking Account –
- Automobile Loan –
- Have you’ve filed bankruptcy – Check Y or N accordingly
- Broken Lease? – Check Y or N accordingly
- Have you ever been evicted? – Check Y or N accordingly
- Credit Card
- Enter the names in which you’re utilities are now billed
Step 7 – References and Emergency Contacts – Enter the required information into the following columns:
Nearest Relative Living Elsewhere
Other Relative Living Elsewhere
Personal Reference
- Name
- Street Address
- City State and Zip Code
- Phone Number
Step 8 – General Information – Answer the following requests located in the fields:
- Have you ever been served a late notice? If yes, please explain
- Have you ever had your security deposit not returned? If yes, please explain
- How long to you plan to live at the address applied for?
- Have you ever been charged/convicted of a misdemeanor or felony? If yes, please explain
- Have you had problems with any previous or current landlords? If yes, please explain
- Have you ever refused to pay rent for any reason? If yes, please explain
- State your selection (by checking the appropriate box) with regard to taking residence in a smoking or non-smoking unit
- Are you on Section 8 or do you receive any financial assistance? (Indicate by checking the appropriate box) If yes, indicate source, amount and length of time
Step 9 – Signatures – Read the paragraph provided – Prepare the application fee indicated, complete the remainder:
- Applicant’s Signature
- Date of Signature
- Telephone Numbers
- Home
- Work
- Cell
All potential residents must complete an application individually
