List of Forms

Informational forms

Information About On–Site Sewer Facility – TAR 1407

Designed to be used by the seller to deliver additional information to the buyer about the septic system or other on–site sewer facility. The form requests and contains information that a prospective buyer may wish to review or locate before purchasing a property with a septic system or other on–site sewer facility.

Revision Date: 1/7/04

Commercial Property Condition Statement – TAR 1408

Designed to be used in connection with commercial sales or commercial listings (improved or unimproved). Purpose is the same as the residential seller's disclosure notice, but is not required by law. It is suggested to ask seller to complete the notice at the time of the listing.

Revision Date: 4/1/14

Commercial earnest money contracts

Commercial Contract – Improved Property – TAR 1801

Designed for sales of improved commercial property. Not to be used for complex transactions or in "lease purchases."

Revision Date: 1/1/16

Commercial Contract – Unimproved Property – TAR 1802

Designed for sales of unimproved commercial property. Not to be used for complex transactions or in "lease purchases."

Revision Date: 1/1/16

Commercial Letter of Intent to Purchase – TAR 1803

May be used to summarize the general terms of a proposed purchase and sale agreement for commercial property between the seller and the buyer.

Publication Date: 4/1/14

Contract addenda

Release of Earnest Money – TAR 1904

May be used to facilitate the release of earnest money held by an escrow agent under a contract. Typically the form will be used contemporaneously with or shortly after one party under a contract has notified the other party (in writing) that the contract is terminated.

Revision Date: 2/6/02

Addendum For Seller's Disclosure of Information On Lead–Based Paint and Lead–Based Paint Hazards – TAR 1906; TREC OP-L

To be attached to a TREC contract form if the property was built before 1978. May also be used in commercial sales of multi-family properties built before 1978. Assists seller and brokers in complying with Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act. The seller must disclose any knowledge of lead-based paint or hazards in the property, provide the buyer with copies of any records or reports pertaining to lead-based paint or hazards in the property, provide the buyer with a copy of the EPA approved pamphlet entitled, "Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home," (see Notices, this index) and permit the buyer an opportunity to inspect the property for lead-based paint and hazards.

Revision Date: 10/10/11

Addendum for Coastal Area Property – TAR 1915; TREC 33-2

Designed to be made part of the contract as a notice that the property adjoins and shares a common boundary with the tidally–influenced submerged lands of the state. Required to be provided to a buyer by Section 33.135 of the Texas Natural Resources Code in all types of transactions.

Revision Date: 12/5/11

Addendum for Property Located Seaward of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway – TAR 1916

Notice required to be attached to contract pursuant to Section 61.025 of the Texas Natural Resources Code if the property is located seaward of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. Notice is required in all types of transactions.

Revision Date: 12/5/11

Commercial Contract Condominium Addendum – TAR 1930

Designed to be attached to Improved Property Commercial Contract (TAR 1801) where the property to be sold is a condominium. Necessary to comply with Chapter 82, Texas Property Code.

Revision Date: 1/1/16

Commercial Contract Financing Addendum – TAR 1931

Designed to be attached to TAR Commercial Contracts (TAR 1801 or 1802) if the sale is contingent upon the buyer obtaining a certain type of financing or if the seller is to carry a note.

Revision Date: 1/26/10

Commercial Contract Amendment – TAR 1932

May be used to amend a TAR commercial contract form.

Revision Date: 1/26/10

Commercial Contract Exhibit – TAR 1937

May be used to attach exhibits, such as legal descriptions or renderings, to TAR commercial contract forms.

Revision Date: 1/26/10

Commercial Tenant Estoppel Certificate – TAR 1938

Designed to be completed by a tenant occupying commercial space. The tenant certifies that the statements in the certificate are true. Statements in the certificate refer to matters such as the lease term, current rent, any breaches, and other rights or obligations of the party under the lease. The certificate is typically delivered to a lender or prospective lender of the property. Delivery of estoppel certificates may be a requirement of a seller under a contract to sell.

Revision Date: 1/26/10

Commercial Contract Termination Notice – TAR 1939

May be used by a buyer or seller under a commercial contract to notify the other party that the contract is terminated under a specific provision of the contract. The most common basis of termination is likely to be under the feasibility and option period, to which the termination notice specifically refers. The form also facilitates the delivery of a release of earnest money.

Revision Date: 1/26/10

Commercial Contract Addendum for Special Provisions – TAR 1940

Gives more space for additional business details.

Revision Date: 1/26/10

Commercial Contract Assignment of Buyer's Interest – TAR 1943

Designed to tranfer the buyer's interest in the property to the assignee named in the contract.

Publication Date: 4/1/14

Commercial Contract Condominium Addendum (Incomplete Construction) - TAR 1946

Designed to be attached to the Improved Property Commercial Contract (TAR 1801) where the property to be sold is a condominium incomplete construction.

Issue Date: 4/1/18

Commercial Request for Evaluation Materials and Confidentiality Agreement - TAR 1947

Designed for a prospective purchaser to request information for review regarding the property and to maintain the confidentiality of the information.

Issue Date: 4/1/18

Commercial lease and related addenda

Commercial Lease – TAR 2101

Designed for leases of commercial tenancies of many types. Not to be used in complex transactions or to create a "lease purchase." Appropriate addenda may be attached.

Revision Date:4/1/14

Commercial Lease Addendum for Expense Reimbursement – TAR 2103

Designed to be made part of TAR 2101 to address reimbursement of landlord's expenses. May be used to provide for base–year expense reimbursements, expense–stops, net expense reimbursements, or fixed reimbursements.

Revision Date: 1/26/10

Commercial Lease Addendum for Extension Option – TAR 2104

Designed to be made part of TAR 2101 to give Tenant the option to extend the lease for one or more additional terms. Provides for rent adjustments during the additional terms. Not to be confused with Form 2105 or 2110.

Revision Date: 1/26/10

Commercial Lease Addendum for Right of First Refusal – TAR 2105

Designed to be made part of TAR 2101 to give the tenant the right to add additional and identified space to the lease if another prospective tenant desires to lease the identified space. Not to be confused with Form 2104 or 2110.

Revision Date: 1/26/10

Commercial Lease Addendum for Percentage Rent – TAR 2106

Designed to be made party of TAR 2101 for the payment of additional rent that is calculated on the basis of a percentage of the sales made from the leased premises. Most commonly used in retail leases.

Revision Date: 1/26/10

Commercial Lease Addendum for Parking – TAR 2107

Designed to be made a part of TAR 2101 for the payment of additional rent for parking facilities. The addendum may be used if parking areas are specifically assigned or if parking is in common areas.

Revision Date: 1/26/10

Commercial Landlord's Rules and Regulations – TAR 2108

Designed to be made part of TAR 2101 to address rules the Landlord may have in place to protect the use and appearance of the Property.

Tenant only acknowledges receipt of a copy of the Landlord's Rules and Regulations as the Landlord may amend the Rules and Regulations from time to time.

Revision Date: 1/26/10

Commercial Lease Guaranty – TAR 2109

May be used when a thrid party is to guarantee a lease (for example, when an individual principal guarantees a corporation's performance under the lease).

Revision Date: 1/26/10

Commercial Lease Addendum for Optional Space – TAR 2110

Designed to be made part of TAR 2101 when the Tenant reserves the right to increase the size of the leased premises by adding additional space. The optional space is specifically identified in the addendum. If the Landlord subsequently receives an offer to lease the optional space, the Tenant must either take or release the optional space. Not to be confused with Form 2104 or 2105.

Revision Date: 1/26/10

Commercial Leasehold Addendum for Construction – (Landlord to Complete Construction) – TAR 2111

Designed to be made part of TAR 2101 when the Landlord is to make certain leasehold improvements to the leased premises. The addendum provides for the Landlord to complete the construction, but the cost of the construction may be divided in accordance with the terms of the addendum.

Revision Date: 1/26/10

Commercial Leasehold Addendum for Construction – (Tenant to Complete Construction) – TAR 2112

Designed to be made part of TAR 2101 when the Tenant is to make certain leasehold improvements to the leased premises. The addendum provides for the Tenant to complete the construction. The construction costs may be divided in accordance with the terms of the addendum.

Revision Date: 8/15/14

Commercial Lease Acceptance Form – TAR 2113

Used to confirm that any required construction or repairs to the leased premises have been substantially completed and that Tenant accepts the leased premises. Provides for a “punch list� if minor items remain to be completed. The commencement and expiration dates of the lease are confirmed (particularly useful if occupancy was delayed).

Revision Date: 1/26/10

Commercial Lease Amendment – TAR 2114

Designed as a "short form" method to amend, extend, or renew an existing lease when the lease form is a TAR form. Renewals may be accomplished by executing a new lease as well (such may be the preferred practice).

Revision Date: 1/26/10

Commercial Lease Exhibit – TAR 2115

May be used to attach exhibits to TAR 2101, such as legal descriptions, schematics, or drawings.

Commercial Sublease – TAR 2116

Designed to be used when an existing tenant in a commercial property leases all or part of the tenant's space to a subtenant. Appropriate addenda and exhibits should be attached. Permission in the master lease or the property owner must be obtained before a tenant may sublease the space to a subtenant.

Revision Date: 4/1/14

Commercial Landlord's Consent to Sublease – TAR 2117

Designed to be an addendum to TAR's Commercial Sublease form. If the master lease does not expressly state that the tenant may sublease the leased premises, the landlord's consent to the sublease must be obtained.

Revision Date: 1/26/10

Commercial Lease Addendum for Contingencies – TAR 2119

Provides space for business details regarding lease contingencies.

Revision Date: 1/26/10

Commercial Lease Application – TAR 2120

Lease application for prospective tenant.

Revision Date: 1/26/10

Commercial Lease Inventory and Condition Form – TAR 2121

Mechanism to provide inventory of personal property condition of leased premises.

Revision Date: 1/26/10

Commercial Letter of Intent to Lease – TAR 2122

May be used to summarize the general terms of a proposed commercial lease between the landlord and the tenant.

Publication Date: 4/1/14

Information About Brokerage Services TAR 2501; TREC OP-K

Real estate brokers and salespersons are required to provide the Information About Brokerage Services Form, or a form that contains the statutorily prescribed text within this notice, upon their first substantive discussion relating to a specific piece of property (unless excepted) with a party. Serves only as information and is not an agreement to represent any party or a disclosure of who the broker or salesman represents.

Revision Date: 1/1/16

Commercial Sublease Guaranty - TAR 2124

May be used when a third party is to guarantee a sublease.

Issue Date: 4/1/18

Commercial Lease Special Provisions Addendum - TAR 2125

Gives more space for additional business details.

Issue Date: 4/1/18