California Agreement to Terminate Lease Early

Amend the terms of a tenant's monthly tenancy with this California 30-Day Notice Modifying Month-to-Month Rental Agreement.

• The Notice informs the tenant of the changes to the tenancy, including an increase or decrease in the rent.
• The Notice must be served on the tenant at least 30 days before the changes become effective.
• This form cannot be used to amend a lease agreement with a fixed term.
• This form is available in MS Word format.
• Intended for use only in the State of California.

Give your tenant notice that you are terminating their tenancy with this California 30-Day Notice to Quit, under Section 1946 of the Civil Code.

What is the purpose of the Notice to Quit?

By serving this Notice on your tenant, you have officially given them notice that the lease or rental agreement is being terminated. You must state the reason(s) for the termination in the form. After receipt of the Notice, the tenant has 30 days to give up possession or face eviction proceedings.

When should I use the 30-Day Notice to Quit?

You can use this 30-Day Notice to Quit for a month-to-month tenant, if your tenant has resided in the rental unit for less than one year. If the tenant has been renting for 1 year or more, you must use a 60-Day Notice to Quit.

Features of the Template

• This is a reusable landlord-tenant form available in MS Word format.
• The template includes a Proof of Service form, so you can record how the Notice was served on the tenant.
• The Notice to Quit form should only be used in the State of California.

Is your tenant behind in the rent? Serve the tenant with this California 3-Day Notice to Pay or Quit.

• The Notice to Pay informs the tenant that he/she must pay the outstanding rent within 3 days of receipt of the notice or vacate the premises.
• This form does not give the landlord the option to add in late fees or other charges.
• The template can be used by landlords and rental property managers.
• Pay for the form once, download it and use it as often as you require.
• This California 3-Day Notice to Pay or Quit is available in MS Word format.

CA tenants, sublet the house or apartment you are renting with this California Residential Sublease Agreement.

• The sublease requires the consent of the landlord.
• The subtenant must pay the rent, the utilities and a damage deposit.
• The subtenant must keep the premises in clean and good condition.
• The subtenant cannot assign the sublease without the consent of both the landlord and the original tenant.
• The sublease includes a Premises Inspection Report and Inventory Checklist, to be filled in at the beginning and end of the tenancy.
• The file also includes a Co-Signer Agreement, which should be signed in the event that the subtenant is a minor (such as a student). This agreement would be signed by a parent or guardian, who guarantees to pay any amounts due if the tenant fails to pay.

Rent out a house, suite or duplex in California to a tenant with this easy-to-use Residential Tenancy Agreement.

• The Agreement can be used for monthly or weekly tenancies.
• Late fees will be charged on overdue rent payments.
• The landlord has the right to submit a negative credit report if the tenant fails to pay the rent or other charges on time.
• Restrictions on water filled furniture.
• Provisions for rental of a storage unit and/or parking stall.
• The agreement contains a disclosure concerning registered sex offenders (Megan's Law disclosure).
• A Premises Condition Report is also included and should be used for the walkthrough with the tenant prior to the start of the tenancy, and again following move-out.
• This California Residential Tenancy Agreement is available in MS Word format and is fully editable to fit your needs.
• Intended to be used only for rental properties within the State of California.