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Rental Application
Free rental application template for landlords screening prospective tenants — income, rental history, and references.
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This free rental application covers Applicant Information, Employment & Income, Rental History, Additional Occupants, Pets with 15 clearly marked [placeholder] fields to fill in — built for landlords, tenants, and small property owners documenting a lease or tenancy change clearly, without guessing at the right structure. Copy it into your own word processor, fill in the placeholders, and review it — or adapt it — before use. It's part of docstoc's free document template library, alongside business, legal, real estate, finance, and HR templates. Every template here is free to copy with no signup required, and each one carries a plain disclaimer: this is a starting point for informational purposes, not a substitute for advice from a licensed professional in your jurisdiction.
Rental Application
Property Address: [Address] Monthly Rent: [Amount] Desired Move-in Date: [Date]
Applicant Information
Full Name: [Name] Date of Birth: [Date] Phone: [Phone] · Email: [Email] Current Address: [Address] Reason for moving: [Reason]
Employment & Income
Employer: [Employer Name] Position: [Job Title] Monthly income: [Amount] Employer contact (for verification): [Phone/Email]
Rental History
Current landlord: [Name/Contact] Length of current tenancy: [Duration] Previous landlord (if under 2 years at current address): [Name/Contact]
Additional Occupants
[List anyone else who will live at the property]
Pets
[Yes/No — type, breed, weight if applicable]
References
1. [Name, relationship, contact] 2. [Name, relationship, contact]
Authorization
I authorize the landlord to verify the information above, including a credit and background check.
Applicant signature: ______________________ Date: ____________
*Fair housing law prohibits screening criteria based on protected characteristics (race, religion, familial status, disability, etc.) — apply the same questions and standards to every applicant.*
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What's included
- Edit online — click the document, fill in placeholders, download a PDF
- 7 standard sections: Applicant Information, Employment & Income, Rental History, Additional Occupants, Pets, References, …
- 15 clearly marked [placeholder] fields for quick personalizing
- Free to use — no account or signup required
- Fully editable — adjust any clause to match your actual situation
- Includes a signature block, ready to print or sign digitally
- Fixed docstoc.io footer on every PDF (not removable)
Who this template is for
Freelancers & solo founders
Handling routine business paperwork without commissioning custom legal drafting for every document.
Small businesses
Standardizing recurring documents — leases, agreements, notices — across a growing operation.
Anyone reviewing before signing
Using a clear starting structure to understand what a document should cover, even if a lawyer finalizes it.
Independent landlords
Managing a rental directly, without a property management company's paperwork.
FAQ
Is this rental application template really free?
Yes. Like every template in docstoc's library, this rental application is free to use, with no account or signup needed to view, edit, or download it.
What does this rental application cover?
This real estate template includes Applicant Information, Employment & Income, Rental History, Additional Occupants. Fill in the [bracketed] placeholders, edit any clause online, then download a PDF — the docstoc.io footer stays on every export.
Is this legal advice?
No. Landlord-tenant law is one of the most locally-specific areas of law in the US — notice periods, required disclosures, and even what a lease is allowed to say vary by state and often by city. Check your local requirements (or a real estate attorney) before using this for an actual lease or notice.
Can I edit the wording?
Yes — edit directly on the page, adjust any section or clause, and re-fill the 15 placeholder fields to match your situation before downloading a PDF. It's a starting structure, not a rigid script.
Where can I find more free templates like this?
Browse more free real estate and related document templates in the docstoc library at /document-templates/.
More free document templates
- Residential Lease Agreement
- Notice to Vacate / Lease Termination Letter
- Deed of Trust
- Rent Receipt
- Property Condition Report
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