Rental Application – Used by landlords to verify a tenant’s credit history and ability to pay rent.
Required Disclosures (6)
- Agent/Landlord Identification – The names of any person(s) authorized to manage the premises must be provided, in writing, to all tenants.[1]
- Lead-Based Paint Disclosure & EPA Pamphlet – For properties built before 1978, landlords must warn tenants that the walls and ceiling could contain lead-based paint.
- Move-in Checklist – Both parties must sign a move-in checklist to document the condition of the property.[2]
- Notice of Domestic Abuse Addendum – Specific language informing tenants of their rights regarding domestic abuse must appear in the lease agreement.[3]
- Water/Heat/Electricity Disclosure – Tenants must be made notified in writing whether the rent includes charges for water, heat, or electricity.[4]
- Security Deposit Receipt (Form DVR-13814) – If a tenant pays cash for the security deposit, the landlord must provide a written receipt.[5]
Security Deposit Laws
Maximum Amount – No statute.
Returning – Security deposits must be returned within 21 days of the termination of a lease agreement.[6]
Rent Payment Laws
Grace Period – No statute.
Maximum Late Fee – No statute.
NSF Fee – A landlord can charge a $15 penalty fee for a bounced check.[7]