Property

Transfer title to a real estate property in California from one person to another with this easy-to-use Quitclaim Deed.

• Under the Quitclaim Deed, the transferor conveys all of its interest in the property to the transferee but does not provide any warranties regarding the property.
• This form of Deed is often used to remove one spouse's name from title following divorce proceedings.
• This form is provided in MS Word format and is easy to download, fill in and print.
• Intended for use only in the State of California.

• joint tenants, with rights of survivorship, which means that if one of them dies, title to the property passes to the surviving joint tenant, or
• community property with rights of survivorship, or
• community property without rights of survivorship.

Transfer title to a real estate property in California from two spouses to one person with this easy-to-use Quitclaim Deed template.

• Under the Quitclaim Deed, the transferors (grantors) convey all of their interest in the property to the transferee (grantee) but do not provide any warranties regarding the property.
• This form of Deed is often used following a divorce, to remove one spouse's name from title to the property.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used only in the State of California.

This Purchase and Sale Contract is for real estate sales in California which do not involve a broker (e.g. a For Sale by Owner transaction).

• where the buyer is obtaining new mortgage financing, including FHA and VA loans,
• where the buyer is assuming the seller's mortgage loan,
• where the buyer is paying cash, and
• where the seller is financing part of the sale price.

 Submit a bid to purchase real property from an estate in probate with this template form for California.

• When completed, the form should be submitted to the Superior Court, County of San Bernardino.
• Terms of all sales are cash.
• The Public Guardian has the right to refuse any bid.
• This is a fillable PDF form.
• Includes Terms of Sale by Order of Public Guardian-Conservator.
• Intended to be used in San Bernardino County, State of California.

Renew and extend a business tenant's lease with this template California Renewal and Extension of Commercial Lease form.

• The lease is renewed for an additional period (which can be a full lease term or whatever period of time the landlord and tenant agree to).
• The tenant has no further right to extend or renew the lease.
• The rental payments for the new term are agreed to.
• The remaining terms and provisions of the original lease remain in full force and effect.
• This form is for commercial leases only. You will need to use the Extension of Residential Lease form for residential tenancies.
• Intended to be used only in the State of California.

Take applications from prospective tenants for a vacancy in a rental building with this California Rental Application Form for Residential Tenancy.

• Tenants must supply information about:
  • current and previous employment,
  • monthly expenses,
  • rental history,
  • personal and credit references.
• This form can be used by both landlords and rental property managers.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used in the State of California.

Draw up a contract to manage a residential premises with this California Rental Property Management Agreement.

• The manager is retained on an exclusive basis to rent, lease and manage the rental property.
• The manager will be paid a percentage of the monthly rental amount for the property. If the manager undertakes additional work outside the scope of its duties, additional fees will be payable.
• The owner authorizes the manager to collect rents, sign leases, issue late payment notices, undertake eviction proceedings, purchase supplies, make repairs, and pay all recurring bills on the property.
• The property owner indemnifies the manager against claims arising from managing the property, including claims arising from the owner not making full disclosure about the property.
• The owner is responsible for carrying public liability, property damage and worker's compensation insurance (as required).
• Buy the form once, and it's yours to use as often as you require.

Hire a tenant to act as resident manager of your rental building with this California Resident Manager Agreement.

• Under California Code of Regulations Title 25, Article 5, Section 42, any building with 16 or more units is required to have a resident manager.
• The resident manager will be paid a salary, a portion of which will be paid by reduced rent on a rental unit to be occupied by the manager as a condition of employment.
• The resident manager's duties can be as broad or as narrow as the building owner requires. Typically the manager would collect the rent, issue receipts, serve 3-day, 30-day and 60-day notices, provide cleaning and maintenance services, and show empty units to prospective tenants.
• The manager's unit will be subject to the same rental increases as the other rental units.
• The resident manager's right to occupy the unit will terminate when the employment ends. The contract template includes an optional provision for the manager to stay on as a tenant, at the option of the landlord.
• Available in MS Word format.
• 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.