I would like to start buying properties to rent, but need to get some forms in order to be able to lease the properties out. Going through a lawyer is so expensive and local aprtment buildings will not let me take a copy with me. I could also use a list of all the forms I might need to start out: I know I need a lease, a move in inspection, and some "past due rent" and eviction forms. What else?
2006-06-17 02:34:50 · 4 answers · asked by ArLorax 4 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
All you have to do is type in "FREE" legal forms in the web browser and Lot's of places will come up, just keeping clicking on the different sites till you locate the ones you need. Print them for free. Been there and done it. A little time consuming but worth the effort when it cost you nothing! Print a couple of each ones you need. Keep an unused copy of each and print one as needed. I have seen all that you have mentioned and yes they have sights you can print them from for free.
2006-06-17 03:33:33 · answer #1 · answered by therealbratt2003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check Amazon.com. NOLO Press puts out books on all sorts of legal matters and probably has one titled something like "Landlord Law in Ohio." The books usually have forms you can copy.
Also look for a local landlord counsel. They likely have a standard form you can use.
Office Depot may have a kit you can purchase. I know you can buy computer software cheap that will give you standard forms you can use. If you modify them, run them past a lawyer to be sure you are not violating the law.
All of this can be done pretty cheaply. - probably less than $30.
As to a lawyer being expensive - that "penny" up front may well save you thousands down the road.
If it were me, I'd buy the software, make changes I think I want, then pay a lawyer a couple hundred dollars to review them to make sure they are legal.
That seems like a bargain compared to the headaches you'll have after the fact.
Oh..another tip. If you live in an area where courts usually favor tenants in court - take video and pictures of the property right before a new tenant takes posession, and again after the fact. Document any flaws.
Another cheap thing to do that can make a big difference when trouble erupts.
2006-06-17 03:59:46 · answer #2 · answered by Lori A 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your local law library its open to the public. there you will find all the forms you'll need in the real estate law books.
2006-06-17 12:11:13 · answer #3 · answered by bigsquink2003 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can find these forms at office depo ,or any office supply store maybe even Wal -Mart.
2006-06-17 02:41:24 · answer #4 · answered by crocadilen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋