Help - Leases, first time landlord

[Rick Santos]

Hello,

Looking for some help from other Connecticut landlords on lease agreements and tips. I am in the midst of rehabbing my first investment property in New Britain, CT and am targeting to have it ready for rent/occupancy on 4/1. Does anyone have any standard lease agreements to share? Any insight on things to outline in the lease to protect myself, & things to go over once tenant is selected?

I feel I have a good understanding on tenant screening, here is what I plan on using as criteria:

3 x Rent Monthly Income

No felonies

No evictions

Credit Report

Prior Landlords Information

$Application Fee

1st Months Rent - 1 Month Security

Area is class C, plan to list 2BR units for $800 per month to gauge interest and go from there. Want to avoid as many mistakes as possible as far as the leases go, although I'm sure i will make them! Thanks for your insight!

Rick