California association of realtors rental agreement pdf

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Does California have a standard lease agreement?
What disclosures are required when renting a house in California?
Is a verbal rental agreement valid in California?
Does a rental agreement need to be notarized in California?

7.STORAGE: (Check A or B)

A. Storage is permitted as follows:

The right to storage space is, is not, included in the rent charged pursuant to paragraph 3. If not included in rent, storage space

shall be an additional $per month. Tenant shall store only personal property that Tenant owns, and shall not store property that is claimed by another or in which another has any right, title, or interest. Tenant shall not store any improperly packaged food or perishable goods, flammable materials, explosives, or other inherently dangerous material.

OR B. Storage is not permitted on the Premises.

8.LATE CHARGE/NSF CHECKS: Tenant acknowledges that either late payment of rent or issuance of a NSF check may cause Landlord to incur costs and expenses, the exact amount of which are extremely difficult and impractical to determine. These costs may include, but are not limited to,

processing, enforcement and accounting

expenses, and late charges imposed on Landlord. If any installment of rent due from

Tenant is not received by Landlord within 5 (or

) calendar days after date due, or if a check is returned NSF, Tenant shall pay to

Landlord, respectively, an additional sum of $

as Late Charge and $25.00 as a NSF fee, either or both of which shall be deemed

additional rent. Landlord and Tenant agree that these charges represent a fair and reasonable estimate of the costs Landlord may incur by reason of Tenant's late or NSF payment. Any Late Charge or NSF fee due shall be paid with the current installment of rent. Landlord's acceptance of any Late Charge or NSF fee shall not constitute a waiver as to any default of Tenant. Landlord's right to collect a Late Charge or NSF fee shall not be deemed an extension of the date rent is due under paragraph 3, or prevent Landlord from exercising any other rights and remedies under this Agreement, and as provided by law.

9.CONDITION OF PREMISES: Tenant has examined Premises, all furniture, furnishings, appliances, landscaping, if any, and fixtures, including smoke detector(s).

(Check one:)

A. Tenant acknowledges that these items are clean and in operative condition, with the following exceptions


OR	B. Tenant's acknowledgment of the condition of these items is contained in an attached statement of condition (such as C.A.R.'s MIMO-11).
OR	C. Tenant will provide Landlord a list of items that are damaged or not in operable condition within 3 (or	) days after
OR	Commencement Date, not as a contingency of this Agreement but rather as an acknowledgment of the condition of the Premises.
D. Other:

10.NEIGHBORHOOD CONDITIONS: Tenant is advised to satisfy him or herself as to neighborhood or area conditions, including schools, proximity and adequacy of law enforcement, crime statistics, registered felons or offenders, fire protection, other governmental services, proximity to commercial, industrial or agricultural activities, existing and proposed transportation, construction and development that may affect noise, view, or traffic, airport noise, noise or odor from any source, wild and domestic animals, other nuisances, hazards, or circumstances, facilities and condition of common areas, conditions and influences of significance to certain cultures and/or religions, and personal needs, requirements and preferences of Tenant.

11.UTILITIES: Tenant agrees to pay for all utilities and services, and the following charges:

except, which shall be paid for by Landlord. If any utilities

are not separately metered, Tenant shall pay Tenant's proportional share, as reasonably determined by Landlord.

12.OCCUPANTS: The Premises are for the sole use as a personal residence by the following named persons only:

13.PETS: No animal or pet shall be kept on or about the Premises without Landlord's prior written consent, except

14.RULES/REGULATIONS: Tenant agrees to comply with all rules and regulations of Landlord, which are at any time posted on the Premises or delivered to Tenant. Tenant shall not, and shall ensure that guests and licensees of Tenant shall not, disturb, annoy, endanger, or interfere with other tenants of the building or neighbors, or use the Premises for any unlawful purposes, including, but not limited to, using, manufacturing, selling, storing, or transporting illicit drugs or other contraband, or violate any law or ordinance, or commit a waste or nuisance on or about the Premises.

15.CONDOMINIUM/PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT: (If checked) The Premises is a unit in a condominium, planned unit, or other development

governed by a homeowners' association ("HOA"). The name of the HOA is.

Tenant agrees to comply with all covenants, conditions and restrictions, bylaws, rules and regulations and decisions of HOA. Landlord shall provide Tenant copies of rules and regulations, if any. Tenant shall reimburse Landlord for any fines or charges imposed by HOA or other authorities, due to any violation by Tenant, or the guests or licensees of Tenant.

16.MAINTENANCE:

A.Tenant shall properly use, operate and safeguard Premises, including if applicable, any landscaping, furniture, furnishings, and appliances, and all mechanical, electrical, gas and plumbing fixtures, and keep them clean and sanitary. Tenant shall immediately notify Landlord, in writing, of any problem, malfunction or damage. Tenant shall pay for all repairs or replacements caused by Tenant, or guests of Tenant, excluding ordinary wear and tear. Tenant shall pay for all damage to Premises as a result of failure to report a problem in a timely manner. Tenant shall pay for repair

	of drain blockages or stoppages, unless caused by defective plumbing parts or tree roots invading sewer lines.
B.	Landlord	Tenant shall water the garden, landscaping, trees and shrubs, except

C.	Landlord	Tenant shall maintain the garden, landscaping, trees and shrubs, except

17.ALTERATIONS: Tenant shall not make any alterations in or about the Premises without Landlord's prior written consent, including: painting, wallpapering, adding or changing locks, installing antenna or satellite dish(es), placing signs, displays or exhibits, or using screws, fastening devices, large nails or adhesive materials.

18.KEYS/LOCKS:

A. Tenant acknowledges receipt of (or Tenant will receive

key(s) to Premises,

key(s) to mailbox, key(s) to common area(s),

B.Tenant acknowledges that locks to the Premises have, have not, been rekeyed.

C.If Tenant rekeys existing locks or opening devices, Tenant shall immediately deliver copies of all keys to Landlord. Tenant shall pay all costs and charges related to loss of any keys or opening devices. Tenant may not remove locks, even if installed by Tenant.

The copyright laws of the United States (Title 17 U.S. Code) forbid the	Landlord and Tenant acknowledge receipt of copy of this page.
unauthorized reproduction of this form, or any portion thereof, by photocopy	Landlord's Initials (_________) (_________)
machine or any other means, including facsimile or computerized formats.	Tenant's Initials (_________) (_________)
Copyright © 1994-2001, CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®,
INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.	Reviewed by
LR-11 REVISED DATE 10/01 (PAGE 2 of 4)	Broker or Designee	Date

Does California have a standard lease agreement?

A standard California residential lease agreement is a fixed-term contract (start and end date) between a landlord and tenant for the renting of property. The process usually begins with the tenant viewing the property and completing a rental application (which may require a fee).

What disclosures are required when renting a house in California?

Every California landlord must provide certain information to potential tenants.

Landlord's contact information. ... .

California's registered sex offender database. ... .

Information on bedbugs and how to report them. ... .

Information on lead-based paint. ... .

Smoking policy. ... .

Demolition permit. ... .

Any death on the property in the past three years..

Is a verbal rental agreement valid in California?

A lease with a term of one year or less may be created by verbal agreement. However, for the sake of clarity and to reduce the risk of disagreement (both during the lease term and after tenant's surrender of the premises), all leases, even those with month-to-month terms, should be reduced to written form.

Does a rental agreement need to be notarized in California?

No, lease agreements do not need to be notarized in California. As long as the criteria for a legally binding lease are met, it is not required to have the lease notarized. A tenant and landlord can agree to have the lease notarized if they wish, but it is not required by California state law.