Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1260-03-.05

Current through June 26, 2024

Section 1260-03-.05 - TERMS OF CONTRACT OR RECEIPT

(1) Every contract or receipt provided pursuant to Rule 1260-3-.04 shall contain the legends set forth in paragraphs (2), (3) and (4) hereof, and shall provide blanks for insertion of the information required by paragraph (5) hereof. The legends shall be set in boldface type of at least the greater of 10 points or the largest size type in the remainder of the contract or receipt. If the contract or receipt is not printed, the legends shall be in all capital letters, and no other part of the contract or receipt other than the name of the Rental Location Agent shall be in all capital letters.

(2) The contract or receipt shall include the following legend regarding the services to be provided to the customer:

NOTICE: THIS IS AN INFORMATION SERVICE ONLY. NO ATTEMPT IS MADE TO SECURE HOUSING FOR YOU. THE SERVICE OFFERS ONLY COMPILED INFORMATION CONCERNING AVAILABLE RENTAL HOUSING UNITS.

(3) The contract or receipt shall include the following legend regarding the services to be provided to the customer, with the blank filled in with the name of the Rental Location Agent.

A representative of () must mark one of the following boxes after checking the current listings of rental property.

Rental property meeting your needs as described herein has been verified as available with the last 72 hours.

No property meeting your needs or described above can be verified as currently available.

(4) The contract or receipt shall include the following legend, with the blanks filled in with the correct names and addresses:

You are entitled to a refund of all but $10.00 if after a bonafide effort you fail to find a rental through our services. To qualify you must make contact either in person or by telephone with (name) at least once each day for at least 10 days, and attempt to contact each landlord whose telephone number is given to you as soon as possible. If you find a rental other than through (name) prior to the expiration of 10 days you will also receive the refund. To obtain your refund write to (name) stating the amount owed and the address to which is to be sent. Letters should be mailed or delivered to:

(name)

(address)

Your refund will be mailed within 10 days of receipt.

(5) The contract or receipt shall provide spaces for insertion of at least the following specifications as to property sought by the customer.

(a) maximum rent per month

(b) number of bedrooms

(c) number of children

(d) pet

(e) general location

For purposes of subparagraph (e), the Rental Location Agent shall show to each customer a map dividing the area served by the Rental Location Agent into numbered districts not larger than zip code areas, and which may provide special districts relating to universities or colleges or other areas of high density population of renters. The number or numbers of districts acceptable to the customer shall be set forth in the space provided for "general location."

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1260-03-.05

Original rule filed November 14, 1978; effective December 29, 1978.

Authority: T.C.A. §62-2501.