California

Cancel a residential lease before the end of its term with this California Agreement for Early Termination of Lease.

• This form can only be used if both the landlord and tenant agree to end the lease early.
• This Agreement is for residential units only. For commercial properties, you need to use a different form.
• The tenant must give written notice setting out the proposed termination date.
• The tenant agrees to pay a specified amount in order to buy out of the lease early.
• This form is in MS Word format and is easy to customize to fit your circumstances.
• Intended for use only in the State of California.

Overview

The California Extension of Residential Lease Agreement is designed to provide landlords in California with an affordable and practical solution for extending the period or term of a lease on a residential rental property. This form helps both landlords and tenants formalize their mutual agreement to continue the lease beyond its original expiration date.

Lease Extension Terms

Under this agreement, the landlord and tenant agree to prolong the lease term for an additional period of time. The specific duration of the extension and the updated monthly rental rate are clearly stated in the Extension Agreement, ensuring transparency between both parties.

Retention of Original Lease Provisions

All provisions and conditions outlined in the original lease remain in force unless they are specifically amended by the Extension Agreement. This ensures continuity and clarity in the rental arrangement.

Format and Usability

The Extension Agreement is provided in Microsoft Word format, making it fully editable and easy to customize according to the needs of the landlord and tenant. Its user-friendly design allows for quick and efficient preparation.

Intended Use

This legal form is intended exclusively for use within the State of California.

Lease a house or apartment in California to a tenant with this Fixed Term Residential Lease Agreement.

• The lease runs for a fixed term, such as 1 year.
• The Lease Agreement contains standard conditions governing residential rentals such as:
  • how and when the rent, the security deposit and other charges are to be paid;
  • who is responsible for maintenance and repairs;
  • what happens if the property is abandoned by the tenant;
  • any assignment or subletting by the tenant requires the landlord's consent;
  • provisions covering pets on the premises;
  • the landlord's remedies if the tenant breaches any of the lease conditions;
  • the tenant's responsibility to carry renter's insurance;
  • procedure for early termination of the lease.
• The form also includes a Lead Paint Disclosure form as required by federal law, and a Premises Inspection Checklist and Inventory Report, to be completed by the landlord and tenant at the beginning and end of the tenancy.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used only in the State of California.

Do you lease housing units to students or other minors? Make sure a parent or guardian of the tenant executes this Lease Co-signer Agreement for California landlords.

• The signed agreement should be attached as an addendum to the lease.
• The cosigner agrees to:
  • have the landlord check their credit,
  • guarantee that the tenant complies with the rental agreement,
  • guarantee the payment of rent.
• This legal form template is provided in MS Word format and is easy to download, fill in and print.
• Intended for use only in the State of California.

CA tenants, get your landlord's consent to assign your lease or sublet the rental premises with this California Permission Agreement to Sublet or Assign Lease.

• The new tenant must be approved by the landlord.
• The template can be used to get consent for either an assignment of the lease or a sublease of the premises.
• The landlord has the option to hold the existing tenant responsible for performing the tenant's obligations until the end of the lease term, or alternatively, to release the tenant from all obligations under the lease once a new tenant is approved.
• Available as a downloadable and fully editable MS Word template.
• Intended to be used only in the State of California.

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.

Rent a room to a boarder on a month-to-month basis with this California Rooming House Rental Agreement.

• The agreement contains provisions for renting either a furnished or unfurnished room.
• The landlord is responsible for paying for all utilities.
• The rooming tenant agrees to conserve his/her use of electricity and water.
• A daily fee will be charged for guests who stay beyond a certain number of days.
• Pets are not allowed, except for service animals trained to assist a disabled person.
• The tenant must use the common areas in a responsible manner.
• The form contains a lead paint disclosure as required by federal law.
• This Rooming House Rental Agreement is available as a downloadable and fully editable MS Word document.
• Intended to be used only in the State of California.