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Rental application

This free fillable rental application collects an applicant's contact details, home and work history, income, occupants and references on one form. Send it as a PDF, or fill it in together at a viewing.

3 free templates with a free account; every template with Pro.

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Template for general use. Not legal advice. Laws vary by state; check your local rules or a lawyer.

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First page of the Rental application template

What this template is for

  • Screening someone who wants to rent your unit
  • Collecting the same details from every applicant
  • Applying for a rental as a tenant

What is included

30 fillable fields and 1 signature area, on US Letter paper.

Details

  • Property applied for
  • Desired move-in date
  • Monthly rent offered

About you

  • Applicant full name
  • Phone
  • Email
  • Current address
  • Time at current address
  • Current landlord name
  • Current landlord phone
  • Current rent
  • Reason for moving

Work and income

  • Employer
  • Job title
  • Employer phone
  • Time in this job
  • Monthly income before tax
  • Other income (source and amount)

Who will live here

  • Other adults and children (names and ages)
  • Pets (type and number)
  • Vehicles (make and plate)

References

  • Reference 1 name
  • Reference 1 phone
  • Reference 1 relationship
  • Reference 2 name
  • Reference 2 phone
  • Reference 2 relationship

Confirmation

  • I confirm the information above is true and complete.
  • I agree the landlord may contact my references and employer.
  • Date signed

How to use it in 3 steps

  1. Open it

    Choose Use this template and sign in with your email. The template opens straight in our Fill PDF tool, with no download needed. You can also download the PDF and open it in any PDF reader.

  2. Type into the boxes

    Click a box and type, or tick a checkbox. The form does not ask for a Social Security number or other ID numbers. Only collect what local rules allow, and store it safely.

  3. Sign and save

    Save the finished file. To sign it, open it in Sign PDF, or print it and sign by hand. Your file stays on your device the whole time.

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Questions about this template

Can I ask for any information I like?

Rules about what you may ask and how you may use it vary by place, and fair housing laws apply. This is a general template, not legal advice. Check your local rules or ask a lawyer.

Does the form include a credit check?

No. It only collects what the applicant writes. Any credit or background check is separate and needs the applicant's permission under your local rules.

Is this template free?

Yes, with a free account. A free account is just an email address and no card, and it includes 3 different templates, counted in total rather than per month. Pro, Lifetime and Team unlock every template.

What happens after my free templates?

A template you have already used stays yours to open again. For a new one, Pro unlocks every template, plus unlimited tasks.

Does PDFinish see what I type?

No. The template opens and fills in your browser, and the file stays on your device. We never upload it.

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