Real Estate Agent · Post Falls, ID · Member since 2016 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
Hello everyone,
Thank you to those have purchased BiggerPocket's recently launched landlord forms! We are currently working with lawyers from every state to create state-specific forms for all 50 states + Washington D.C. You can keep track of our progress and access the landlord forms here:
For those of you that purchased, we would be grateful if you could take a moment to leave a review on this thread. This will ensure that the landlord forms are of quality and to help others decide whether the forms are right for them.
Depew, NY · Member since 2017 · 44 posts · 40 votes
8y
I just purchased the NY forms yesterday evening so I cannot provide feedback on the forms themselves, but I will say there is room for improvement in their marketing.
I was on the fence for a while because the image on the forms page shows what appears to be a single page lease. Yesterday I saw a Facebook ad where it stated it is an 11 page document (not mentioned on the /forms/ny page) so I decided to give it a shot. When I went to buy I couldn't find the page anywhere...BP dashboard, store, menus, BP search, and Google all turned up nothing. I eventually had go back to my FB app multiple times until I received another ad with the link. So my suggestion would be to improve accessibility and details given on the page to promote the forms.
Also, the FB ad mentioned BP will be updating the documents once a year to keep up to date on the state laws. It does not mention whether or not those who purchased the forms would be given the new version or if they would need to be purchased again?
Real Estate Agent · Post Falls, ID · Member since 2016 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
8y
@Chanise P. - Rather than make tenants pay utlities, some landlords charge a flat utility fee of say $75. So if the rent is $900 and the utility is $75 then the renter will be responsible for $975 per month.
If you wish to have the tenant pay all utilities then you would put a $0 here and say in the lease that they are responsible for utilities.
I believe that should answer your question, if not please let us know!
Investor · Jacksonville, FL · Member since 2016 · 47 posts · 15 votes
8y
One more question. Why is it required by the tenant to provide a liability coverage? I did not ask until now my tenants to provide insurance and I wonder if potentially would be an issue for some to actually provide one.
Investor · Washington DC · Member since 2017 · 21 posts · 2 votes
6y
I'm interested in purchasing the DC Landlord Forms, but wanted to a basic overview of whats covered. A screenshot could do it. I just didn't much information or reviews of the product.
I'm interested in purchasing the DC Landlord Forms, but wanted to a basic overview of whats covered. A screenshot could do it. I just didn't much information or reviews of the product.
Investor · Sellersburg, IN · Member since 2017 · 16 posts · 5 votes
5y
Do these forms cover what I would need for a SFH house hack with month to month tenants? Or are they only for traditional year long leases for entire properties/apartments? I made the mistake of allowing people to move in without leases & I'm trying to correct that.
Do these forms cover what I would need for a SFH house hack with month to month tenants? Or are they only for traditional year long leases for entire properties/apartments? I made the mistake of allowing people to move in without leases & I'm trying to correct that.
The form allows you to enter a term (start date - end date) or on a month-to-month basis.