Residential Lease Agreement in California

California Requirements

• Must comply with AB 1482 rent cap (5% plus local CPI, max 10%) for applicable properties
• Security deposit limited to one month's rent for unfurnished units (effective July 1, 2024)
• Landlord must provide required disclosures (mold, lead paint, bed bugs, flooding, Megan's Law database)
• 30-day notice required for month-to-month tenancy under 1 year; 60-day notice for over 1 year
• Just cause eviction protections apply after 12 months of occupancy

How to Complete This Form

1. 1Identify the landlord (or property management company) and all tenants by full legal name.
2. 2Describe the rental property, including the address and any included amenities or parking.
3. 3Specify the lease term (start date, end date, and renewal terms) and monthly rent amount.
4. 4State the security deposit amount and the conditions for its return.
5. 5Include all required state and local disclosures (lead paint, mold, bed bugs, etc.).
6. 6Outline the responsibilities of both landlord and tenant regarding maintenance, repairs, and utilities.
7. 7Have all parties sign and date the lease, and provide each party with a copy.

Residential Lease Agreement in Other States

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