Rental Application

Laws ⚖️

  • Application Fee – No fees as charging an application fee on residential units is prohibited in Vermont.  [1]
  • Security Deposit – No maximum amount on security deposits. [2]

Definition

“Rental agreement” means all agreements, written or oral, embodying terms and conditions concerning the use and occupancy of a dwelling unit and premises. [3]

Sources

  1. § 4456a
  2. § 4461.
  3. § 4451.

Sample Vermont Rental Application Form

Laws ⚖️

  • Application Fee – No limit on fees but the owner cannot accept an application or charge a fee before providing the applicant, in writing, when the rental unit will be available, and the criteria for acceptance, including criminal history, credit, income, employment, or rental history. [1]
  • Security Deposit – No maximum amount on security deposits.

Sources

  1. § 57-22-4. Owner’s duties.

Sample Utah Rental Application Form

Texas Rental Application Fee Laws

  • Application Fee – No limit.
  • Security Deposit Fee – No statute.
  • Disclosure – Applicant must receive a Disclosure of Criteria from Landlord and provide written notice they received this disclosure form. [1]
  • Application Refund Rules – The application must receive an application refund if they did not get the Disclosure of Criteria form prior to signing the consent for background check. [2]
  • Rejected Applicant – Automatically will know if the application was rejected if notice has been more than seven (7) days. [3]

Sources

  1. § 92.351(a-d)
  2. § 92.351(e)
  3. § 92.352

Sample Texas Rental Application Form