Colorado

Take applications from prospective tenants for a rental vacancy with this Rental Application Form for Residential Tenancy for Colorado.

• Applicants must supply information about:
  • current and previous employment,
  • monthly expenses,
  • rental history,
  • personal and credit references.
• This form can be used by both landlords and rental property managers. Great for multi-unit rental buildings.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used in the State of Colorado.

CO property managers, prepare a contract for your services with this Colorado Rental Property Management Agreement.

• The property manager is retained on an exclusive basis to rent, lease and manage the rental property.
• The manager will be paid a percentage of the monthly rental amount for managing the property. If the manager undertakes additional work outside the scope of its duties, additional fees will be payable.
• The owner authorizes the property manager to collect rents, sign leases, issue late payment notices, undertake eviction proceedings, purchase supplies, make repairs, and pay all recurring bills on the property.
• The owner indemnifies the property manager against claims arising from the management services, including claims resulting from the owner's failure to make full disclosure about the property.
• The property manager will submit a Form 1099 to the IRS each year for the income derived from the property.
• The owner is responsible for carrying all required insurance on the property (including public liability).

• collecting rent and late fees and issuing receipts to tenants;
• issuing eviction and default notices;
• inspecting rental units after a tenancy ends and the tenant has vacated;
• showing empty rental units to prospective tenants;
• groundskeeping and building maintenance.

CO landlords, prepare a Statement of Security Deposit for a tenant at the end of the tenancy with this downloadable template for Colorado residential tenancies.

• The Statement shows the amount of the original security deposit plus the interest earned over the term of the tenancy, minus any applicable deductions such as:
  • unpaid rent and utilities,
  • cleaning charges,
  • repair costs.
• The final calculation shows whether a refund of the security deposit is payable to the tenant or if any further amount remains owing to the landlord.
• Available as a MS Word download which can be filled in on the computer or by hand.
• Intended to be used only in the State of Colorado.

This Listing Agreement template is for rental property listings websites on which landlords and property managers can post descriptions and photos of available rental units.

• The Agreement is intended for websites operating in the United States.
• The user will pay all applicable taxes related to the property rental.
• The website owner represents that it is licensed to do business as a real estate broker and complies with all applicable state laws in every state in which it is required to do so.
• The website owner also represents that it complies with all applicable state and federal laws that apply to renting and leasing, including the Fair Housing Act and Americans with Disabilities Act.
• The website owner has no fiduciary duty to tenants or landlords who use the site.
• Available in MS Word format, but can be converted to HTML.

Each time a tenant moves out, go through the premises and fill in this Pre-Occupancy Repairs Checklist of things that need fixing before a new tenant moves in.

• The checklist can be used by rental property managers and landlords anywhere in the United States.
• The checklist should be completed whenever a tenant moves out.
• The form addresses all the areas that should be inspected (fixtures, appliances, flooring, windows, etc.) to note if any repairs or upgrades are needed before new tenants view the rental unit.
• This is NOT an inspection or premises condition report, but it is a means of recording items that need to be addressed prior to showing the vacant unit.
• This checklist makes your life easier by tracking and recording every repair that needs to be done.
• Available in MS Word format.

Run a reference check on an applicant for a rental unit with this handy Tenant Reference Check form, designed to be used for phone inquiries.

• questions to ask the previous landlord and the applicant's employer,
• a section for personal references,
• a credit history section,
• ample space to write down answers and comments,
• a Consent form to be signed by the applicant, authorizing the background check.

The Tenant Reference Check form can be easily edited to change or make additions to the list of questions you want to ask. Buy and download the form and start using it right away.

Tenants, ask your landlord for consent to make improvements to your rental property with this Tenant Request for Rental Unit Modifications form.

• The letter requests the landlord's (or agent's) approval of alterations the tenant wants to make to the unit, at the tenant's sole expense.
• The tenant agrees to restore the unit to its previous state at the end of the tenancy, if required by the landlord.