Checklist Of Some Items To Consider In Your Lease
1.  Is cable TV available? (tenant pays for hookup and service)

Y or N
2.  Is the tenant to pay the Homeowner’s Assoc (HOA) fee (or Condo Fee) extra to the rent? 
     If tenant is to pay, how much per month? ______________

Y or N
3. The minimum security deposit to be placed with the application is: 
    (Usually an amount equal to the first months rent).

   $______________
4.  I will consider pets on a case by case basis 
     If yes, the minimum pet deposit will be (Usually $250-$350).

Y or N
5.  The minimum lease period I will consider is: 

   ___________mo's
6.  The maximum lease period I will consider is: 

   ___________mo's
7.  If there is a  building elevator (condo), the elevator fee is:  $______________

8. I will include the following utilities, in the rent, for the tenant:
   (Please list the utilities which either you or the condo building will provide to the tenant in the rent:
    ___________________________________________________________________________________________
    ___________________________________________________________________________________________

9. In Condo Buildings, the rent will include: Please Check

Pool    Hot Tub   
Tennis Court   Exercise Room  
Party Room   Parking  
Trash Removal    Drapery Rods  
HVAC Maint    Other  
10. In condo buildings, there are restrictions against the following:
Pets not allowed   Number of Pets  
Size of Pets   Move In/Elevator Use  
Type of Pets   Trailers/Trucks/RV/Boats   

 
11. The tenant will pay some portion of appliance maintenance (ex. the first $35.00).

Y or N
12. I intend to pass on any Condo/Co-op/HOA fee increase to the tenant. Y or N
13. Utilities are: (circle one)  Included in the rent 
                                           Tenant pays some
                                           Tenant pays all

   If  tenant pays only some utilities, which ones?
   __________________________________________________________________
  
14. Tenant will be expected to pay minor interior maintenance Y or N
15. Tenant will be expected to pay minor exterior maintenance  Y or N
16. Tenant will be responsible for frozen water pipe damage  Y or N
17. Tenant will be responsible for any damage to windows/screens  Y or N
18. Tenant will be responsible for light bulbs/filters/fuses/smoke detectors maintenance Y or N
19. Tenant will be responsible for fireplace/flue cleaning Y or N
20. I will consider allowing the tenant to rent w/an option to buy Y or N
21. The property is to be rented:         Unfurnished _________ Furnished________ Y or N
22. I intend to reserve some storage space on the property for myself Y or N
23. I intend to reserve in the lease the ability for me to transfer back into the area and give notice to the tenant to vacate should this occur. Y or N
24. I will allow the tenant to terminate the lease, under applicable provisions contained therein, should the tenant be transferred out of the area. Y or N
25. I will allow the tenant to terminate the lease, under applicable provisions contained therein, only if diplomat or military. Y or N
26. I will provide, and maintain during the tenancy, the following appliances and/or equipment:  Please Check 
Built-in heating and central air conditioning equipment   Plumbing and lighting fixtures   
Sump pump   Attic fan(s)  
Storm windows   Storm doors  
Screens   Installed wall-to-wall carpeting  
Smoke and heat detectors    (All) Existing exterior trees and shrubs   
Oven, Stove or Range   Disposal  
Cooktop or Jenn-air    Freezer (stand-alone).  
Wall Oven(s)           #   Window Fan(s)  #  
Refrigerator(s)  w/icemaker   #   Window A/C Unit(s) #  
In-home hot tub  w/equip   In-home pool  w/equip  
Built-in Microwave    Dishwasher  
Trash Compactor   Existing shades and blinds  
Existing window treatments   Alarm Sys (surveillance)   
Ceiling Fan(s)  #    Intercom   
 Washer    Dryer  
Storage Shed(s)  #   Furnace Humidifier  
Garage Door Openers.  #   Electronic Air Cleaner  
Central Vacuum   Playground Equipment  
Water Softener    Wood Stove   
Exhaust Fan(s) - (bath,kit,attic)    Fireplace Screen or Doors   

 
 
The Water Supply is Public Well  Other    
The Sewage Disposal is Public Septic Other    
The Hot Water is Oil  Gas  Electric Other  
The Air Conditioning is Gas  Electric Heat Pump Other  
The Heating System is Oil  Gas  Electric  Heat Pump Other

27. I will provide the following equipment, but only in "AS IS" condition. If maintenance is required, tenant will be expected to provide it....(even if already listed above, please repeat again): _______________________________________________
 ______________________________________________________________________________________________
28. When tenant leaves, they are to provide or reimburse the cost of carpet cleaning Y or N
29. When tenant leaves, they are to provide or reimburse the cost of drape cleaning Y or N
30. When tenant leaves, they are to provide or reimburse the cost of Defleaing/Deticking Y or N
31. If the property is presently in need of fix-up or repair, I will allow the tenant an initial decorating allowance. (If so, how much?) __________________ Y or N
32. I will provide linens and utensils. Or other items, such as
      _________________________________________________________________________		 Y or N
33. The tenant is specifically responsible for pet damage. Y or N
34. I intend to pass on to the tenant any escalation in my Real Estate Taxes. Y or N
35. I will consider Section 8 or other types of subsidized housing. Y or N

36. Other requirements, considerations or offerings:
      _____________________________________________________________________________________________
      _____________________________________________________________________________________________
      _____________________________________________________________________________________________