California Residential Lease Agreement Template - Free PDF

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The California Residential Lease Agreement is a detailed contract for the leasing of residential property, specifying the terms under which a tenant can occupy and use the property. It includes provisions for lease type (fixed or month-to-month), rent amount, security deposits, utilities, and the rights and responsibilities of both landlord and tenant. This free PDF form is designed to ensure clarity and legal compliance for both parties during the rental period, covering everything from property maintenance to lease termination procedures.

Page 1 of the California Residential Lease Agreement
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What the agreement covers

  1. 1Rental amount
  2. 2Term
  3. 3Security deposits
  4. 4Initial payment
  5. 5Occupants
  6. 6Subletting or assigning
  7. 7Utilities
  8. 8Parking
  9. 9Condition of premises
  10. 10Alterations
  11. 11Late charge/bad checks
  12. 12Noise and disruptive activities
  13. 13Landlord’s right of entry
  14. 14Repairs by landlord
  15. 15Pets
  16. 16Furnishings
  17. 17Insurance
  18. 18Termination of lease/rental agreement
  19. 19Possession
  20. 20Abandonment
  21. 21Waiver
  22. 22Validity/severability
  23. 23Attorney fees
  24. 24Notices
  25. 25Personal property of tenant
  26. 26Additional rent
  27. 27Application
  28. 28Governing law
  29. 29Megan’s Law
  30. 30Additional terms
  31. 31Entire agreement

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