Rental Application - For Use in Montgomery County, Maryland and Washington, DC

Sep 19, 2026

Rental Application form for leasing residential property in Montgomery County, Maryland and Washington, DC. Collects applicant identity, rental term, move-in/move-out dates, security deposit and earnest money deposit terms, and a non-refundable application processing fee. Includes provisions for approval by the owner or property manager, execution of a lease within three days after acceptance, special lease requirements, occupant and pet details, and vehicle parking restrictions. Adds fair housing compliance and sections for prior residences, employment, income, assets, liabilities, and emergency contact information.

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Pages4

Reading Time2 min

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Rental Application Details

Fees, Deposits, and Lease Terms

Special Requirements

Occupants and Pets

Vehicles and Parking

Fair Housing Compliance

Applicant, Employment, and Income

Assets, Liabilities, and References

RENTAL APPLICATION (For Use in Montgomery County, Maryland and Washington, DC) Applicant's Name: Application is made to lease property located at for monthly rental of $ Security Deposit: $ Lease Term: Move-in Date: Move-out Date: A deposit in the amount of $ ("Earnest Money Deposit") is to be held by Listing Broker with the clear understanding that this Application, including each prospective occupant, is subject to approval and acceptance by owner or his duly authorized property manager. The Application has no leasehold interests in the rental property until there is a fully ratified lease. In the case of payment by check, the words "Earnest Money Deposit" shall be placed on the check. Additionally, a non-refundable fee of $ is to be used in full by the Listing Broker for the credit/consumer check and processing the application with the understanding that this application, including each prospective occupant is subject to Landlord's approval and acceptance. Should the cost of processing exceed the amount of the non-refundable fee, a portion of the Deposit shall be applied to pay such excess cost. When so approved and accepted, the applicant agrees to execute a lease and to pay any balance due on the security deposit and/or the first month's rent (as required by Landlord) within three (3) days after being notified of acceptance and before possession is given. SPECIAL LEASE REQUIREMENTS: Military/Diplomatic Clause: Yes No Contingencies/Special Equipment: OCCUPANTS: The premises are to be occupied only by the following \# of occupants: Total Number of Occupants: Name: Age: Name: Age: Name: Age: Name: Age: Pets: Dog: Breed: Weight: Cat Other: How many pets total? AUTOMOBILES, MOTORCYCLES, TRUCKS, BOATS, AND TRAILERS: Total Number of Vehicles: Type/Make: Year: Tag \#: State: Type/Make: Year: Tag \#: State: Are any of the above commercial vehicles? If so, which ones? All motor vehicles or trailers shall have current licenses and may be parked ONLY in garages, driveways, if provided, on the street (not in fire lanes or on the lawn), OR AS REQUIRED BY THE CONDOMINIUM OR HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION. In compliance with federal fair housing regulations, the Property shall be made available to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental handicaps, familial status or any additional protected classes specified by State of Maryland, District of Columbia or local jurisdiction law. For Office Use Only Date Application Received by Agent/Broker: ©2008, The Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS®, Inc. This Recommended Form is property of the Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS®, Inc. and is for use by REALTOR® members only. Previous editions ofthis Form should be destroyed. GCAAR \# 1204-Rental Application-MC & DC Page 1 of 4 2/2008 (Previously form \# 1204) Executive Housing Consultants 7315 Wisconsin Ave Suite 603-E, Bethesda MD 20814-3202 Phone: 301-951-4111 Fax: 301-907-7329 Brian T. Ridgway Sample Produced with ZipForm™ by RE FormsNet, LLC 18025 Fifteen Mile Road, Clinton Township, Michigan 48035 [www.zipform.com](www.zipform.com) Applicant's Name: Birth Date: SS\#: Driver's License \# or Government-Issued ID \#: State: Home Phone: Temporary Local \# (if applicable): Office Phone: Mobile Phone: Current Address: Street City State Zip Own Rent Years: Rent/Mortgage Payments: $ Present Landlord/Agent: Phone: Reason for moving: List all previous addresses for the last five years including period of stay in each and the name and telephone number of Landlord/ Agent from whom you rented. (Use additional sheet if needed) . Previous Address: Street City State Zip Landlord/Agent's Name: Phone: From (Date): To: Monthly Rent: $ Previous Address: Street City State Zip Landlord/Agent's Name: Ph

FAQs

What deposits and fees are required with the rental application?

The form collects a security deposit and an Earnest Money Deposit held by the listing broker. It also includes a non-refundable fee used for credit/consumer check and application processing.

What happens after the application is approved and accepted?

After approval and acceptance, the applicant agrees to execute a lease and pay any balance due on the security deposit and/or first month’s rent within three days after being notified.

What information does the form request about the applicant’s background?

It requests identity and contact details, birth date, government-issued ID, prior addresses for the last five years, current employment and income breakdown, and supporting financial information such as assets and liabilities.

Sep 19, 2026

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