A rental application form is used by landlords, property managers, or agents to gather information from potential tenants.
Required Disclosures Forms
Lead-Based Paint Notice: For properties built before 1978, tenants must be informed of possible lead-based paint in the walls and ceilings and receive an EPA pamphlet.
Security Deposit Laws
- Maximum Deposit: Limited to two months’ rent.
- Return Timeline: Must be returned within 30 days after lease termination, along with an itemized list of deductions, if any.
Source: § 535.300(1), § 535.300(3)
Rent Payment Laws
- Grace Period: None.
- Late Fee: No maximum unless specified in the lease.
- NSF Fee: $25 for checks under $100, $50 for checks under $250, and $75 or 10% (whichever is greater) for $250 or more.
- Withholding Rent: Tenants can withhold up to half a month’s rent if the landlord doesn’t fix code violations within 14 days after written notice.
Source: § 570.120(5)