Mold Disclosure (§ 26147-26148) – The landlord must disclose to the tenant the health risks of mold by attaching the document to the contract. Smoking Policy (§ 1947.5) – The owner must indicate whether smoking is tolerated, the areas for which it is permitted, including all public spaces. Use the Smoke-Friendly Policies template. Monthly Lease (Section 1946) – Lease with no end date. Either party may terminate with 30 days` notice if the lease is less than 1 year and 60 days if the lease is longer than one year. Shared Utilities (§ 1940.9) – If the unit has a common electricity or gas meter, the agreement must specify how the utilities are to be divided between the parties. California leases allow a residential or commercial property owner to draft a legally binding contract with a tenant. The agreement describes the property, indicates the monthly rent and lists all the other conditions of the parties. After signing and paying the 1st month`s rent with any deposit, the tenant will receive access and can move in on the start date. The rent is due on the day specified in the rental agreement (page 28, owner-tenant manual).
Ordnance Locations (§ 1940.7(b)) – The owner of a housing unit who has actual knowledge of former federal or state weapons sites in the neighborhood must inform a potential tenant in writing of that knowledge before entering into a lease. Room Rental Agreement (roommate) – For a residence with more than one (1) person who wishes to occupy the rooms separately while sharing common areas. Addendum to tenant insurance – If the landlord requires the tenant to have liability insurance. Pest Control (§ 1099) – If a reclamation has been carried out on the property, an inspection report submitted by the pest control company must also be sent to the tenant. Rental application – Should be used by the landlord before signing a contract to verify that the person requesting the space is credible. * If you have not found the desired disclosure form, check out the Apartment Association of California`s index page. Asbestos Addendum – For the existence of this substance on a property. Flood Disclosure (PDF, MS Word, ODT) (§ 8589.45) – Mandatory from 1 July 2018. The landlord is required to inform the tenant if the property is located in a special flood zone. Pet Agreement (PDF | Word) – If the tenant has a pet and wants to have it on the owner`s property.
Maximum (§ 1950.5) – If equipped, three (3) months` rent. For two (2) months of unfurnished rent. Download (30 days): Adobe PDF / Download (60 days): Resident policies and house rules Adobe PDF – Defines the standard rules and parameters that the tenant must follow. If the tenant is late with the rent, the landlord can send him a 3-day notice in which the tenant must pay the full amount due (including penalties) or leave the property. If the tenant does neither, the landlord can initiate eviction proceedings. Late payment charges must be “reasonable” (CIV § 1671). Los Angeles County found 5% of the monthly rent to be reasonable. Commercial lease – For the use of a business by a natural or legal person with an office, retail or industrial real estate owner. Addendum to illegal activities – The tenant or his guest may not perform any of the activities listed in the document or is considered criminal and immediately as a removal (eviction) of the property. Megan`s Law (§ 2079.10a) – This declaration must be included in every housing contract. CC&R Addendum – Recognition of the declaration of commitments, conditions and restrictions, and the rules and regulations of the association.
Addendum on pool and hot tub – For use of a hot tub and/or pool on site. Supplement for bed bugs (§ 1942.5 (a) (1)) – The owner acknowledges that there were no bed bugs before the tenant moved in, in addition to the tenant who confirms that his furniture does not contain the insect. Grill Guidelines – Sets the rules for the tenant when the use of a grill is allowed. Lead-based paint – For any type of enclosure built before 1978 to inform residents of the unit that the hazardous material may be lead-colored in the lower layers of paint on their walls/ceilings. Subletting – A tenant who decides to rent rooms where they are currently involved in a lease with the landlord. As a general rule, the tenant must receive written confirmation before authorizing a subtenant. Moving/Moving Inspection Checklist – To list damage before moving in before the rental begins and so that parties can see additional damage/repairs to the property. In most cases, damages (if any) will be reflected in the tenant`s deposit when it is returned by the landlord. Satellite Dish Addendum – All tenants in the State of California have the right to install a satellite dish on the property if they wish, provided it complies with all local and state laws. Termination of Lease Letters – Leases of less than one year require 30 days` notice and for 1 year or more a 60-day notice period. Export (30 days): Dropbox, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive / Export (60 days): Dropbox, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive Return (§ 1950.5) – The owner must return all deposits within twenty-one (21) days of the time the tenant leaves the property.
All deductions must be included in a detailed contact letter. Demolition (§ 1940.6) – If the landlord has received any permission from his or her respective municipal office to demolish a housing unit, it must be communicated to the tenant before accepting a lease or deposit. . . . .