California Tenant

The Lease Must be in Writing It does not matter if the lease is handwritten or typed.

Collect each party's information. Include specifics about your property. Consider all of the property's utilities and services. Know the terms of your lease. Set the monthly rent amount and due date. Calculate any additional fees. Determine a payment method. Consider your rights and obligations.

Terms. The lease should state the length of the agreement. Rent. The amount of rent and when it is due. Deposits and fees. The names of all tenants. Occupancy limits. Restrictions on disruptive activity. Pets. Maintenance and repairs.

When writing your own renters agreement you are able to include your own classes, such as tenants aren't allowed to have pets. However, these added clauses must be in line with both the landlord's and tenants' rights and if they infringe on these rights then they are void and can't stand up in a court of law.

Names of the landlord and tenant and/or their agents. Description of the property. Amount of rent and due dates for payment, grace period, late charges. Mode of rent payment. Methods to terminate the agreement prior to the expiration date and charges if any.

Names of all tenants. Limits on occupancy. Term of the tenancy. Rent. Deposits and fees. Repairs and maintenance. Entry to rental property. Restrictions on tenant illegal activity.

The Lease Must be in Writing It does not matter if the lease is handwritten or typed. If the lease is for more than one year, it must be in written form and contain the following terms.

Details to include: Tenant/Buyer: The name and address of the party who is leasing the property and obtaining the option to purchase. Property: The address and legal description of the property. Rent Payments: The amount of the monthly rent payments and any late fees.

Names of the landlord and tenant and/or their agents. Description of the property. Amount of rent and due dates for payment, grace period, late charges. Mode of rent payment. Methods to terminate the agreement prior to the expiration date and charges if any.