California Standard Residential Lease Agreement

The California standard residential lease agreement is a document that landlords use to define the terms and conditions for leasing residential property to a tenant. This type of rental contract is for a fixed tenancy term but can be renewed by the parties after the initial period ends.

California Standard Residential Lease Agreement

The California standard residential lease agreement is a document that landlords use to define the terms and conditions for leasing residential property to a tenant. This type of rental contract is for a fixed tenancy term but can be renewed by the parties after the initial period ends.

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The California standard residential lease agreement is a document that landlords use to define the terms and conditions for leasing residential property to a tenant. This type of rental contract is for a fixed tenancy term but can be renewed by the parties after the initial period ends.

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Rental Application – An application form gives landlords information about prospective tenants’ rental history and other pertinent information.

Required Disclosures (15)

1. AB 1482 Just Cause Addendum (PDF) – This addendum is required if the property is not subject to the just cause and rent increase statutes. [1]
2. Bed Bug Disclosure (PDF) – Tenants must receive a disclosure with bed bug information prior to entering into a lease. [2]
3. Death on Premises – Tenants must be made aware of any deaths that took place on the property in the past three years. [3]
4. Demolition – New and current tenants must be notified if the landlord has applied or will apply for a demolition permit. [4]
5. Flood (PDF) – The lease must include whether the property is in a flood hazard area. [5]
6. Just Cause – Unless the property meets the requirements of §§ 1947.12(d)(5) and 1946.2(e)(8) of the Civil Code, the landlord must provide tenants with a statement outlining the rent increase laws. [6]
7. Lead-Based Paint Disclosure (PDF) – This lead paint disclosure must be provided to all tenants who rent property built prior to 1978. [7]
8. Megan’s Law – Megan’s Law disclosure notifies tenants that they have a right to search the sex offenders website for offenders in their area. [8]
9. Methamphetamine Contamination – If the property is subject to remediation due to meth contamination, a copy of the remediation order has to be delivered to any lease applicant. [9]
10. Ordnance Locations – Tenants must be made aware if the property is in a neighborhood that was used as a federal or state ordnance location. [10]
11. Pest Control – Any notices issued by pest control services hired by the landlord must be provided to tenants. [11]
12. Shared Utilities – If a tenant’s rental property has shared utility metering, the landlord must disclose this information and enter into a payment agreement for these services. [12]
13. Smoking Policy (PDF) – If smoking is not permitted in the tenant’s rental unit, the landlord must provide a list of other prohibited smoking areas on the property. [13]
14. Toxic Mold (PDF) – Landlords must provide a disclosure to tenants if mold exists on the rental property. [14]
15. Water Submeter Addendum (PDF) – If a tenant is charged a separate water bill at a property with submeters, the landlord must provide a written disclosure including all billing information. [15]

Security Deposit Laws

• Maximum Amount ($) – 2 months’ rent unfurnished. 3 months’ furnished. [16]
• Returning to Tenant – 21 days. [17]