Rental Application Form
Laws ⚖️
- Application Fee – Landlords can’t charge more than the cost of the background check or $20, whichever is lower. The Landlord must give the applicant a receipt.
- Security Deposit Amount – Landlords cannot charge more than one (1) month’s rent.
Sample New York Rental Application Form
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Laws ⚖️
Rental Application Fees – No maximum amount therefore Landlords can charge any amount that is reasonable. Any leftover money $25 or higher, the Landlord does not use has to be returned to the Tenant within 15 days of receipt. [1]
Maximum Security Deposit Amount – Two (2) months’ rent. [2]
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Sample Maryland Rental Application PDF
Maine Rental Application Laws
💵 Rental Application Fees
In Maine, landlords are restricted to charging only one screening fee per applicant. Acceptable fees include:
- Background check fee
- Credit check fee
- Other legally allowed screening fees [1]
Note: Only one fee is allowed per application. Charging multiple screening fees is not permitted.
🚫 Prohibited Areas (Portland)
In Portland, Maine, landlords are not allowed to charge any rental application fee whatsoever. This includes background checks, credit reports, or administrative costs. [2]
📝 Disclosure of Criteria (Portland ONLY)
Before collecting an application or any fee, landlords in Portland must provide applicants with written tenant screening criteria. This ensures transparency in the approval process. [3]
⏳ Frequency of Fees
Landlords may only charge a screening fee once every 12 months per applicant. Charging the same tenant again within this timeframe is prohibited.
📄 Copies for Tenants
Landlords are required to provide tenants with copies of all screening reports used in the application process, including credit, background, or eviction history reports.
💰 Security Deposit Limit
Landlords in Maine can charge a maximum security deposit equal to two (2) months’ rent. This includes both refundable and non-refundable fees. [4]
🔍 Legal References
📄 Download Maine Rental Application Template
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Rental Application Fees
Security Deposit Amount
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Sample Kansas Rental Application
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Laws ⚖️
- Application Fee – No limit on the amount.
- Security Deposit Amount – Maximum of one (1) month’s rent amount.[1]
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Sample District of Columbia Rental Application Form
Laws ⚖️
- Maximum Rental Application Fee – Any amount as there are no statutes in Hawaii governing maximum rental application fees.
- Security Deposit Amount – Landlords can charge up to one (1) months’ rent.
- Pet Deposit – One (1) months’ rent.
Sample Hawaii Rental Application Form
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Laws
- Maximum Rental Application Fee – No limit.
- Security Deposit Amount – Landlords can charge any amount as there are no maximum amounts in Florida.
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Sample Florida Rental Application Form
Laws
- Application Fee – No limit on the amount.
- Security Deposit Amount – Maximum of one (1) month’s rent (plus pet fees or additional liability costs).[1]