California Lease Agreements

Create a legally compliant California lease agreement that includes all state-required disclosures and clauses. Choose the document type that fits your rental situation, fill out the guided form, and download your professional PDF for $7.99.

Residential Lease Agreement

Standard fixed-term lease for houses, apartments, condos, and other residential properties.

Includes all California required disclosures and complies with California Civil Code.

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Month-to-Month Rental Agreement

Flexible agreement that auto-renews monthly. Ideal for short-term or indefinite tenancies.

30 days (60 days if tenant has lived there 1+ year) landlord notice and 30 days tenant notice required in California.

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Room Rental Agreement

Agreement for renting a single room in a shared house or apartment. Covers shared spaces and house rules.

Covers California-specific habitability and entry notice requirements (24 hours advance written notice required).

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Sublease Agreement

Agreement for a tenant to sublet all or part of their rental to a new occupant.

Sublease rules in California typically require landlord written consent. Document includes consent clause.

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California Lease Law Requirements Summary

Security Deposit Limit 1 month rent (as of July 1, 2024, AB 12)

Deposit Return Deadline 21 days

Late Fee Cap No specific statute; courts require fees to be reasonable (typically no more than 5-10% of rent)

Grace Period No statutory grace period

Landlord Notice (Month-to-Month) 30 days (60 days if tenant has lived there 1+ year)

Tenant Notice (Month-to-Month) 30 days

Entry Notice 24 hours advance written notice required

Key Statute California Civil Code

California landlord-tenant law is governed by the California Civil Code (Cal. Civ. Code § 1940 et seq.) and AB 1482 Tenant Protection Act. Landlords must provide required disclosures including Lead-based paint (pre-1978, federal), Megan's Law database disclosure (Cal. Civ. Code § 2079.10a), Bed bug disclosure (Cal. Civ. Code § 1954.603), and more. Security deposits are capped at 1 month rent (as of July 1, 2024, AB 12) and must be returned within 21 days of tenancy termination. California has rent control laws in some jurisdictions: California AB 1482 (Tenant Protection Act of 2019) imposes statewide rent control: rent increases capped at 5% + local CPI (max 10%) per year for covered units. Applies to buildings 15+ years old not otherwise exempt. Many cities (LA, SF, Oakland, etc.) have additional local rent control ordinances with stricter caps.. Our documents are designed to comply with California law and include all required provisions.

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