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PROTECT YOUR FAMILY FROM LEAD IN YOUR HOME
Published by EPA (United States Environmental Protection Agency) it is a valuable source for information for both, Landlords and Tenants.
Many houses built before 1978 have paint that contains high levels of lead. Lead from paint, chips, and dust can pose serious health hazards if not taken care of properly.
Owners, buyers, and renters are encouraged to check for lead before renting, buying, or renovating pre 1978 housing. Please find attached EPA’s pamphlet for more information.
http://www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/leadpdfe.pdf
Disclosure Form
A FREE GUIDE “MOLD, MOISTURE, AND YOUR HOME”
Information regarding mold and how to prevent it
http://www.epa.gov/mold/moldguide.html
FREE FORMS:
Even when agreed on in the lease agreement, often the tenant forgets to send the increased amount of rent. This form is a simple reminder of the increase to be sent to the tenant during the month before the increase takes effect.
Rent Increase
This is a form that many property management companies use when performing repairs or maintenance on a rental unit. If the unit is occupied, we suggest that the tenant sign the work order as and acknowledgment that the work is being done. This is easy and quick way to document work done by a maintenance employee or a handyman.
Work Order
This form is handy when refunding the security to a tenant in person - it is a receipt and a release of any further claim.
Security Deposit Settlement
Simple, easy receipt signed by the landlord to be given to the tenant after the return of the keys to the unit. It is a great way to document that the tenant has in fact vacated the unit.
Key Receipt
This charge guide lets the tenant know in advance that charges will be imposed if the unit is not left in proper condition.
Landlord's Charge Guide
Often tenants do not fully understand the possible consequences of the eviction proceedings. This letter explains in clear language how eviction will affect the tenant’s credit, etc.
Eviction Letter
This form shows the reading of fuel, so that the landlord can charge the new tenant accurately for the fuel being conveyed to the new tenant.
Fuel/Oil Adjustment
This form can be used to add information or clauses to the original rental agreement and make the additions a part of the lease. Most lease forms do not provide space for additional clauses (unless you are using Efar rental agreement)
Lease Addendum
This form will save you time and money. Send this form to the tenant at least a week before they are moving out. It is a good reminder of certain tasks that need to be completed in order to receive a full security refund. It tells the tenant how to lock-up the unit, and where to return the keys.
Move Out Remainder
If you decide to allow your tenant to paint, it is helpful to give them instructions on how to get it done properly.
Painting Instructions
At times you may be requested to write a recommendation letter. This letter is designed to be a template and help you get the task done quickly and easily.
Recommendation Letter
This is a list of the number of days required by each state to give your tenant notice to cure the default for
non-payment of rent. This can be used as a guide when sending Notice to Pay and/or for Notice of Eviction.
State Requirements for Termination
This letter gives your tenant specific instructions when vacating your premises. This letter reminds the tenant not to wait until the end of the lease to put out trash and debris. The tenant is asked to avoid clean-up charges and deductions from their security deposit by disposing their unwanted items before the move-out date, rather than leaving them either in your property or around the property.
Clean Up and Large Item Removal
This letter has important telephone numbers and information regarding to the rental unit and to the neighborhood. It is widely in use with property management companies, and greatly appreciated by the tenants.
Move In Information
FTC Facts for Consumers Booklet on Fair Debt Collection. It sets out the fair rules of collecting debt, and it is a helpful information package for anyone who owes money.
Fair Debt Collection
This form can be used as a lease renewal and rent increase notice as well as tenant’s notice to vacate.
Intent to Renew or Vacate
This is a welcome letter to the new tenant; and it gives him/her information about requirements in the lease.
Move In Letter
The state of New Jersey sets out specific requirements regarding Window Guards in rental unit. Feel free to use the letter below to comply with the rule.
New Jersey Addendum
A sample receipt for your reference should you ever give or receive rent in cash.
Rent Receipt
This is to be used as a guide for how soon the collection process needs to be started in each state.
Statute of Limitations by state
This addendum to the lease agreement sets out the tenant’s responsibilities regarding the use of a waterbed.
Waterbed Addendum
Please feel free to check-out this list of free forms provided by Efar, LLC. With regular updates, we try our best to keep you informed and equipped with the best, easiest to use forms and letter templates.
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