Landlords and property managers

Rental Application

Collect an applicant's details, housing history, income and references, with a signed authorization to verify them. No Social Security number field, on purpose.

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What is inside

  1. Applicant
  2. Current housing
  3. Previous housing
  4. Employment and income
  5. References and history
  6. Authorization
  7. Signatures, with a signature, date and printed-name line for each role

Who signs

  • 1. Applicant

Good for

  • Screening a tenant for a house or apartment
  • Taking applications through a direct link or QR code

Questions

Is the Rental Application free to use?
Yes. Download the blank PDF, or copy it into a free Signathing account and send it for signature as many times as you like. There is no card and no trial.
Who signs the Rental Application?
One role: the Applicant. Each role has its own signature, date and printed-name fields at the end, and the fields in the body are assigned to the role that fills them in.
Can I change the wording?
Yes. Download the PDF and edit it in any PDF editor, or write your own version and upload it as a template. The fields are yours to move, add or delete in the template editor after you copy it.
Is this legal advice?
No. It is a general form provided as a convenience. Laws differ by state and change over time. Have a licensed attorney review it for your situation before relying on it.

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