CYA Documents - Protect Yourself From Tenants
The longer you’re in property management the more you realize that it’s sticky, often hostile, sometimes even litigious. Over 35 years I’ve been burned many times by owners, tenants, vendors, staff and third parties and after the second or third time (I’m a slow learner) I would go back to the attorney and have her draft a document that prevents it from ever happening again. Blaming property managers has reached an all-time high and isn’t going away anytime soon. So, understanding this reality, smart managers need to spend extra time, money and effort building/crafting documents designed to protect themselves, even from the folks they are trying to serve. We’ve pulled these documents from our archives and have listed them here for your review and downloading.
Protecting yourself from Tenants is what these documents are all about. Think Body Armor
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A. Customized Lease Agreement
1. Customized Lease Agreement Module # 1
2. Customized Lease Agreement Module # 2
B. Housekeeping Documents (use with all leases)
1. Pet Exhibit
2. Resident’s Maintenance Agreement
3. Homeowner Association Agreement
4. Landlord vs Resident’s Responsibilities Maintenance Chart
5. Lead Paint and Flood Disclosure
6. Mold, Mildew, Moisture Disclosure
7. Mold Information and Prevention
8. Smoke Detector Release and Renters Insurance Disclosure
9. Utility Agreement and Property Visit)
10. Move-In Checklist and Report Card
Package B (Housekeeping Documents) bought separately is $153.00. Buy as a package for $ 95.00
C. Ancillary Documents (use them when appropriate)
1. Roommate Agreement
2. Hot Tub Exhibit to Lease
3. Personal Property Schedule
4. Move me in even though the property is not ready
5. Military Exhibit
6. Guarantee of Payment (Cosigner Agreement)
7. Security System Disclaimer
8. Security Deposit Promissory Note
9. Audit Checklist