What type of premises are you renting?

House
Apartment
Condo
Room
Other



Are the rental premises located in Ohio?

Yes
No


What is the address of the premises?

(e.g. Street, City, Ohio, Zip Code)



Who is the landlord?



(e.g. Street, City, State, Zip Code)




Who will the tenant contact if there is a problem?

Landlord
Property manager


Landlord Contact Details





Yes
No

Examples of common parts of the premises may include the bathroom, toilet, kitchen or sitting room, which would be used by other people living on the premises. You are sharing common areas if you are in a houseshare, flatshare or lodging with a resident landlord.



Will the landlord be living on the premises?

Yes
No


Will the premises be shared by three or more unrelated tenants?

Yes
No


Who is the tenant?

A tenant is anyone who signed the lease and agrees to pay rent.










Will any guest be regularly staying more than one week?

Yes
No

Any guest who will be staying on the premises for more than one week will require the landlord's written approval unless they are listed below as a permitted guest (occupant). You do NOT need to get permission for or list children of a tenant, but you would need to get permission for or list parents, siblings or friends of a tenant that would be staying on the premises for more than one week.



When will the lease start?


When will the lease end?

Ends on a set date
Renews monthly
Renews annually

A fixed term lease ends on a specific date and does not usually require notice when the lease ends.



Lease ends on 




Will the tenant be able to move in before October 5, 2024?

Yes
No


The tenant will pay 

$

every 

Month

. Payments will be due on the

1st day

 of the

month.

Will the tenant be charged extra for late payments?

Yes
No


Will any security deposit be required?

Yes
No


Will any pets be allowed on the premises?

Any pet
Only specific pets allowed
No pets


Will a refundable pet deposit be required?

Yes
No

The deposit must be refunded if there is no pet damage at the end of the lease.



Is smoking indoors allowed?

Yes
No


Who will pay utilities?

Tenant will pay all utilities
Included in cost of rent
Set for each utility


Will the tenant be responsible for any routine maintenance?

Yes
No

Tenant maintenance may include: keeping sidewalks free of snow and ice, removing weeds from lawns on the premises, but NOT repairs to appliances or building.



Will the tenant be required to obtain renters' insurance?

Yes
No

Requiring renters' insurance means the tenant must purchase coverage for their personal belongings and liability on the premises.



When were the rental premises built?

1978 or earlier
1979-80
1981 or later

Houses built in 1981 or later do not have risks of asbestos or lead paint.



Have any radon tests been performed on the Property?

Yes
No

Colorado landlords are required by law to disclose information they have about radon testing, concentrations, and mitigation and remediation relevant to their rental properties. Landlords must provide the tenant with any current records and reports pertaining to radon concentrations within the Property, as well as an up-to-date copy of the "Radon in Real Estate Transactions" brochure published by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment available at https://cdphe.colorado.gov/hm/radon-and-real-estate.



Have any radon concentrations been found on the Property?

Yes
No


Have any radon remediation or mitigation measures been taken on the Property?

Yes
No


Would you like to include any additional terms in your
Residential Lease?

Yes
No

You should include an additional clause if there are other terms or issues unique to your situation that have not been addressed in the questionnaire.



Scottish Private Residential Tenancy

You are creating a Scottish private residential tenancy.

In addition to the tenancy agreement, a landlord must also provide the tenant with a copy of the Private Residential Tenancy Statutory Terms Supporting Notesto provide them with information about private residential tenancy agreements and other essential housing information.



What Is a Residential Lease Agreement?

A Lease Agreement, also known as a rental lease agreement, tenancy agreement, or rental contract:

  • Allows a tenant to rent a residential property in exchange for regular payments to a landlord
  • Describes the rights and obligations of both a landlord and a tenant during the rental term
  • Sets expectations around fees and payments, property use, maintenance, and home improvements
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Person wanting details

What Is Residential Rental Property?

Residential rental property is property that earns income
for its owner from rental payments made by a tenant.

Types of rental properties include:

  • House
  • Condo
  • Apartment
  • Duplex
  • Townhouse
  • Basement suite
  • Room
  • Mobile home
  • Vacation rental property

What Information Is Included in a Lease Agreement?

A Residential Lease Agreement includes essential details such as:

  • Landlord and tenant information
  • The length of the rental contract
  • The amount and frequency of rent and amount for a
    security deposit
  • Additional costs, including utilities
  • Property details: parking, storage, and other amenities
  • Provisions for smoking, pets, and home businesses
  • Options to renew the lease, to sublet, and to purchase the
    rental property
  • Rules for late payments, entering the property, and lease terminations
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Can a Landlord or Tenant Break a Lease?

To end a lease early:

  • If you're a landlord, you can use a Notice to Quit if your tenant has failed to pay rent or violated other terms in the rental agreement.
  • If you're a tenant, you can use a Termination Notice if your landlord has violated landlord-tenant laws or terms in the rental agreement.

Does a Lease Agreement Last for a Fixed Period of Time?

You can offer a fixed-term or an automatic renewal Lease Agreement:

  • A fixed-term lease ends on a set date, usually six months to
    one year
  • An automatic renewal lease has no set end date and renews automatically until either the landlord or tenant chooses to terminate the lease
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What Other Rental Forms Does a Landlord Need?

As a landlord, you may also find the following forms useful:

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