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A Texas rental application form is a valuable tool used by landlords and property managers to gather necessary information on all prospective tenants. Rental applications request information such as the applicant’s full name and address. They also ask for more personal information such as income, employment history, criminal history, rental history, and whether the applicant has any previous bankruptcies or past evictions.
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A rental application helps to serve as tenant selection criteria to minimize the risk presented in entering into a residential lease. Since many landlords will run a credit or background check, there is generally a non-refundable fee to submit each rental application (typically between $25 and $75).
For certain criminal history matters, such as an applicant being on a sex offender registry, landlords may find it prudent to get legal advice to determine whether they are within their legal rights to decide whether they wish to enter into a rental agreement with the potential tenant. Certain criminal matters, such as being a sex offender, may involve laws about school and daycare locations.
If there is a co-applicant, they may need to fill out a separate application and pay an additional fee. Texas rental applications must comply with federal fair housing laws and state landlord-tenant laws, so they do not discriminate against potential tenants.
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A Texas rental application form houses the landlord's tenant selection criteria. It's essential that it includes the right sections to gather information to determine if the prospective tenant is an acceptable risk before you enter into a rental agreement with them. The rental application should include:
If you're a renter in Texas, you're involved in a legal contract known as a rental agreement or a lease agreement, even if it wasn't put into writing. Many renters feel like the landlord has all of the power, but Texas landlord-tenant law does provide you with rights. Here are some helpful websites:
The State of Texas doesn't set a maximum amount that landlords may charge as a security deposit. However, Texas law states that landlords must return a security deposit to a tenant no more than 30 days after they vacate the premises (Texas Property Code Annotated § § 92.101 to 92.109).
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