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Making a California Lease Agreement
If you are a property owner or manager of a rental unit in California, make a Lease Agreement to get the details of your arrangement with a tenant in writing.
If you are a property owner or manager of a rental unit in California, make a Lease Agreement to get the details of your arrangement with a tenant in writing.
You can use Rocket Lawyer's free California Rental Agreement if:
While there's no single standard lease template, there are some basic requirements that should be included in every rental contract. These include:
While verbal agreements may be legally binding, the terms are very difficult to prove. With that in mind, it is in both parties' best interests to sign a written rental agreement.
California does not have a limitation in place for residential leases. Thus, you can lease for as long as the tenant and landlord agree. Additionally, in some cases landlords may be willing to negotiate a slightly lower monthly rent in exchange for a longer lease period.
The terms under which you can break a lease in California without facing a penalty should be included in the terms of your lease agreement. Typically, there is a clause regarding an early termination fee. If your landlord is unable to find a replacement tenant, you may be legally obligated to pay the rent owed for the remainder of the lease.
There are additional circumstances under which you may legally break your lease, including:
There may be other circumstances that allow for you to legally break a lease, which can be decided on a case-by-case basis. If you need more explanation of your options, talk to a lawyer.
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