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A North Carolina rental application form is used by landlords and property managers to screen prospective tenants to ensure that they are qualified for the rental real estate before the parties enter a rental agreement.
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Landlords generally like to see that a tenant makes between two and three times the rent, good credit, and doesn’t have a history of frequent bankruptcies and evictions. A rental application gives landlords an in-depth view of who their next potential tenant is. Additionally, these documents must conform to federal fair housing laws that prevent housing discrimination and comply with North Carolina landlord-tenant law.
Generally, prospective tenants pay a non-refundable fee when they complete the document. The fee is used by the North Carolina landlord during tenant screening to specifically cover the expenses associated with completing a credit check and background check on the applicant.
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Every North Carolina landlord should have a rental application form to use to help ascertain the risk presented for their rental property. Writing a rental application doesn't need to be complicated.
One thing to keep in mind is that a prospective tenant may be married or partner in a civil union. Will you require that each partner complete a separate rental application form or allow them to use the same one? If you decide to allow both partners to use the same form, it is crucial to ensure that you've provided enough room for both applicants to list their information in each section.
Here are the sections your rental application needs as well as the information each section should capture:
If you're a renter in North Carolina, it may seem like the landlord has all of the rights. As a tenant, you do have rights. Here are some helpful links:
According to North Carolina law, landlords may not demand more than one and one-half month’s rent for a security deposit on a one-month lease. On longer-term leases (longer than one month), the landlord may request two month’s rent.
If a renter has pets, the landlord is legally permitted to request an additional non-refundable deposit.
When the tenant moves out, the landlord must return the deposit within 30 days.
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