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Rental Application – A form landlords ask potential tenants to complete, providing personal details, employment history, and references to verify their credibility.
What the California rental lease agreement form covers?
This California residential lease agreement template includes the following laws and regulations:
- Legal Considerations
- Rent Control and Rent Increases: California Tenant Protection Act
- Just Cause Eviction Laws
- Security Deposit Rules and Requirements
Legal Considerations
Summary (dre.ca.gov):
- Landlords and Tenants are governed by local, state, and federal laws.
- The agreement can be oral/verbal but it is recommended the contract be in writing to avoid any future legal disputes.
Rent Control and Rent Increases: California Tenant Protection Act
Summary (oag.ca.gov):
- The California Tenant Protection Act of 2019 states that rent in California cannot increase more than 5% per year plus local inflation, up to a maximum of 10% in a 12-month period.
- This law is effective until July 31, 2025.
Just Cause Eviction Laws
Summary (selfhelp.courts.ca.gov):
- Landlords can only evict tenants for valid reasons, like unpaid rent or breaking lease terms. For no-fault evictions, such as when the owner moves in, landlords must offer relocation assistance.
Security Deposit Rules and Requirements
Summary (Cal. Civ. Code § 1950.5):
- Landlords must return deposits within 21 days after the lease ends.
- They can charge the tenant up to 2 months’ rent for unfurnished units and up to 3 months’ rent for furnished units.