California rental property owners, landlords and property managers must use state specific leases and legal notices to follow the California landlord tenant laws. A free, state-specific California lease is included in your ARPOLA membership along with the California legal notices and forms you will use most often. Should you decide to use a different lease, listed below are terms and conditions you should include.
State Specific Lease Clauses
Each state has state specific lease clauses that landlords, rental property owners and property managers must follow. The information below will help you prepare an accurate state specific lease. The information listed is intended to help you meet the minimum requirements.
NOTICE PERIOD TO TERMINATE TENANCY:
30 days to change rental terms
RENT INCREASE NOTICE:
60 days if the sum of this and all prior rent increases during the previous 12 months is more than 10% of the lowest rent charged during that time. *
SECURITY DEPOSIT LIMITS:
Two months’ rent (unfurnished), three months’ rent (furnished). **
NOTICE PERIOD FOR TERMINATION FOR NONPAYMENT:
3 days
NOTICE PERIOD FOR TERMINATION FOR LEASE VIOLATION:
3 days
NOTICE FOR UNCONDITIONAL QUIT:
3 days
LATE CHARGES:
Late fees must be set forth in writing and be reasonable
*There are specifics to this increase. Please check with California landlord tenant law.
**Exemptions apply
Information Current as of 02/2011
- Save money. Buying a state lease from most associations costs $15.95 or more plus most landlords and rental property owners often need additional legal forms that can be $9.95 each.
- Legal Leases and Notices.ARPOLA’s state specific leases are developed and maintained by US Legal Forms attorneys.
- Save time. No need to search for the best lease at a low price. Join ARPOLA and have complete access to leases for all 50 states that can be edited in Word.
- Join and renew once per year. No need to pay for any leases or per use. Download any lease in any state–it’s included in your membership dues.
