Property
Find the forms you need to buy, sell, lease, rent or transfer real property or movable property (such as mobile homes).
- Download leases, tenancy agreements, deeds, easements, offers, appraisals and other legal documents.
- Get forms for residential and commercial real estate, farm lands, revenue and vacation properties, public lands.
- Whether you're a buyer, a seller, a landlord, an investor, a leasing agent or a property manager, we have the forms you need, or if we don't have them, we can help you find them.
California Special Warranty Deed
Transfer title for a California real estate property to a new owner with this downloadable California Special Warranty Deed form.
- Under a Special Warranty Deed, the seller (grantor) warrants or guarantees the title only against defects arising during his/her ownership of the property but not against title defects existing before that time.
- Title is transferred subject to current taxes and assessments, easements, encumbrances, liens and liabilities.
- Special warranty deeds are often used by executors and trustees to transfer estate property to a beneficiary.
- This form is a downloadable legal document in MS Word format.
- Intended for use only in the State of California.
California Substitution of Trustee
Replace the original trustee named in a previously recorded Deed of Trust with this California Substitution of Trustee form.
- The form sets out the name and contact information for the replacement trustee.
- The new trustee must sign the form to acknowledge the appointment.
California Trust Transfer Deed
Transfer California real estate into a trust under Section 62 of the Revenue and Taxation Code with this California Trust Transfer Deed.
- This form of grant deed is excluded from Reappraisal under Proposition 13, and the grantor declares that no consideration has been paid for the transfer.
- This is a downloadable and fully editable legal form.
- Available in MS Word format.
- Intended to be used only for property located in the State of California.
California Vacation Property Rental Application Form
Take applications from prospective renters for your vacation home with this California Vacation Property Rental Application.
- Before they rent your lakeside cottage, cabin or summer house, have your potential guests fill out this form. When completed, the Application Form will contain the following information:
- Rental period desired (based on availability).
- Amount of deposit required and paid (as of the application date).
- Number of persons in the applicant's party.
- Length of stay.
- This is a downloadable template which you can customize to meet your needs.
- Prepared for use in the State of California.
California Vacation Property Short Term Rental Agreement
Rent out your summer home, vacation cottage or recreational property in California with this Vacation Property Rental Agreement.
This document is designed for renting out vacation homes on a short-term basis and is intended for use in the State of California. The agreement is provided as a fully editable MS Word template to accommodate your specific requirements.
Renter Responsibilities
The renter is solely responsible for any personal property they bring onto the premises. Should any injury, including death, or loss or damage to the renter's property occur, the owner is indemnified except in cases where the loss or damage is directly caused by the actions of the owner or their representatives.
Fees and Charges
The agreement outlines various fees, including charges for cancellation of the reservation after a specified date, early check-in, and late check-out. These policies ensure clarity and fairness for both the owner and renter.
Security Deposit
The owner reserves the right to use the security deposit if repairs are needed due to damage caused by the renter's party or if excessive cleaning is required because the renter did not properly maintain the property.
Property Use and Miscellaneous Provisions
The contract contains several provisions concerning the use of the property. These include:
- refund policy,
- rules regarding pets and smoking,
- prohibition on fireworks,
- instructions for trash and recycling,
- parking,
- guidelines for the use of amenities such as the pool, patio, and firepit.
Check-Out Procedures
A detailed schedule of items to be completed at check-out is included in the agreement. Failure to complete these items may result in the forfeiture of the entire security deposit.
Jurisdiction
This rental agreement is intended specifically for use within the State of California.
California Warranty Deed
Transfer a California real estate property from a seller to a buyer with this easy-to-use California Warranty Deed form.
The seller (the grantor) gives the buyer (the grantee) the following covenants:- that the grantor has good and marketable title to the property,
- that the grantor has the legal right and authority to transfer the title to the buyer, and
- that the grantor will forever defend the right of the grantee to possess the property.
Campus Housing Rules and Regulations
This sample set of Campus Housing Rules and Regulations can be used by student housing offices in colleges and universities across North America.
- The Rules and Regulations establish the house policies in effect from time to time with respect to the use and occupancy of the housing facility, and are to be followed by all students living in the facility.
- The rules include:
- restrictions on noise and disturbance of other tenants,
- illegal activities,
- parking and maintenance of vehicles,
- pets,
- use of recreational facilities,
- conduct of the tenant's guests while on the premises,
- use and maintenance of housing units, furniture and common areas.
- Available in MS Word format and fully customizable to meet your specific needs.
Canada Directors Resolution Authorizing Execution of Lease
As a prerequisite to signing a lease on a commercial premises, a corporate tenant must pass a resolution authorizing the lease.
- This downloadable template Resolution form can be used by Canadian companies incorporated federally or in Alberta, BC, Saskatchewan, Ontario, New Brunswick, Nunavut, Yukon and NWT.
- The form is easy to use - just fill it in and print it for signature by the directors. You can re-use it as often as you like.
The landlord will require proof of corporate approval as part of the lease documentation. Buy and download the Canada Directors Resolution Authorizing Execution of Lease form.
Canada Methods of Calculating Cash Rent for Farm Leases
Canadian land owners, do you have crop land to lease? Download this handy free guide outlining Three Methods of Calculating Cash Rent for Farm Leases.
The guide explains:- the Cost Approach (based on the landlord's estimated costs),
- the Crop Share Equivalent Approach,
- the Income Approach,
- includes sample worksheets for each method.
Canada Pre-Occupancy Repairs Checklist
Prepare a Pre-Occupancy Repairs Checklist for the rental properties you manage with this easy-to-use template for Canada.
- The checklist should be completed each time a tenant moves out.
- The checklist form addresses all the areas that should be inspected (such as fixtures, appliances, flooring, windows, etc.) to determine if any repairs or upgrades are needed before prospective new tenants view the rental unit.
- This is NOT an inspection or premises condition report, but it is a means of recording items that need to be addressed prior to showing the vacant unit.