Initial Registration. To register a rental property for the first time, complete and submit the following forms: 1.Occupancy details and conditions Only the people named on your lease agreement are legally responsible for paying the rent and following the terms. The owner must file a Property Owner Certification Prior to Move-Out Negotiations with the Rent Adjustment Program prior to entering into Move-Out Negotiations. Before renting, most property owners will ask prospective tenants to fill out a written rental application form. This Lease Agreement ("Lease") is made as of the ___ day of ______, 2016 (the. Below we will go over the key differences between a lease and a rental agreement. Use these tips from UC Berkeley's Student Legal Services to learn the ins and outs of leases and rental agreements, from deposits to move-out day.