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Texas Rental Application Form Template

Create a Texas rental application form online for a house or apartment. The Standard application collects applicant, income, rental history, occupants, pets, and vehicle details, and includes screening authorization with the federal adverse action notice, Texas application fee rules, and fair housing protections.

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Texas rules built into this template

  • Application fees: The landlord must give the applicant written notice of its tenant selection criteria. If the landlord rejects the applicant without having given that notice, the landlord must refund the application fee and any application deposit (Tex. Prop. Code § 92.3515).
  • Fair housing: The Texas Fair Housing Act prohibits housing discrimination (Tex. Prop. Code ch. 301).
  • Screening: if a landlord denies an application or sets less favorable terms based on a consumer report, the landlord must give an adverse action notice (15 U.S.C. § 1681m).

What the Rental Application Form includes

  1. Applicant Information
  2. Employment and Income
  3. Rental History
  4. Occupants, Pets, and Vehicles
  5. Desired Tenancy
  6. Authorization to Screen
  7. Application Fees
  8. Fair Housing
  9. Accuracy of Information
  10. No Lease Until Signed
  11. Privacy
  12. Governing Law

Frequently asked questions

How much can a landlord charge for a rental application in Texas?
The landlord must give the applicant written notice of its tenant selection criteria. If the landlord rejects the applicant without having given that notice, the landlord must refund the application fee and any application deposit (Tex. Prop. Code § 92.3515).
Does a rental application create a lease?
No. An application only asks to rent the unit. A tenancy begins when the landlord and tenant sign a written lease.
What is the difference between the Standard and Professional Rental Application Form?
The Standard edition is a complete, state-aware Rental Application Form for common situations. The Professional edition adds longer clause coverage, schedules, and optional modules for more complex matters. You can preview either edition free before you pay.

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