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California Landlord Tenant

Landlord tenant documents in California help manage rental relationships effectively. Our attorney-drafted templates are quick and easy to complete.

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Similar documents: key differences

  • Lease vs. Rental Agreement — a lease is typically long-term, while a rental agreement is short-term.
  • Eviction Notice vs. Notice to Quit — eviction notice can lead to court action; notice to quit may not.
  • Tenant Rights vs. Landlord Rights — tenant rights protect renters; landlord rights protect owners.
  • Residential Lease vs. Commercial Lease — residential leases apply to living spaces; commercial leases apply to business properties.

Types of Landlord tenant forms

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Rental Agreements

Residential Rental Lease

Protect your rights as a landlord or tenant with this essential rental agreement for residential leases.

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Rental Agreements

Residential Lease

Ideal for rental arrangements, this agreement offers flexibility with month-to-month leasing while outlining tenant and landlord obligations.

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Termination

60 Day Notice of Termination - Residential Month-to-Month Tenancy

A 60-day notice is required when a tenant has lived at a property for over one year and the landlord intends to terminate the lease.

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Termination

3 Day Notice to Pay Rent

Notify tenants of unpaid rent and enforce payment or eviction. Essential for landlords facing delinquencies.

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Amendments

Residential Lease Renewal

Renew your residential lease with clear terms and mutual agreements between landlord and tenant.

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Amendments

Residential

Extend your residential lease easily with this agreement, ensuring continuity for tenants and landlords.

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Purchase Options

Notice to Lessor Exercising Option

Notify your lessor of your decision to purchase the rental property and outline the payment details for the price specified in your lease.

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Purchase Options

Option to Purchase Addendum

Secure the right to purchase your rental property while leasing it, offering flexibility in homeownership.

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Subleases

Application for Sublease

Use this application to request approval for subleasing property, providing essential information about your employment, financial situation, and personal references.

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Subleases

Notice: Sublease Granted

Grant sublease rights and release the original tenant from rent liability in a clear, documented manner.

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Standard

Commercial Building

Secure your commercial space with a legally binding lease that outlines terms and responsibilities for both landlords and tenants.

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Triple Net

Triple Net (NNN) Commercial Lease

Ideal for landlords and tenants, this agreement clarifies rental responsibilities and terms for commercial properties.

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Triple Net

Triple Net (NNN) Lease — "Net Net Net" Form

Ideal for landlords and tenants seeking clear leasing terms, this document outlines responsibilities in a triple net lease arrangement.

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Office

Office Lease

Secure a rental space for your business with a clear lease agreement outlining terms and responsibilities.

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Assignments

Commercial Lease Assignment from Tenant to New Tenant

Transfer your lease obligations to a new tenant with this essential agreement between landlord, former tenant, and new tenant.

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Default

Warning of Default on Commercial Lease

Notify tenants of lease defaults proactively, maintaining your rights without requiring a formal agreement.

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Termination

3 Day Notice to Pay Rent

Use this notice to inform nonresidential tenants that they must pay overdue rent within three days or face eviction.

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Termination

Notice of Breach — Specific Provisions (Cure Allowed)

Notify tenants of lease violations and allow them time to correct the issue before eviction proceedings begin.

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Subleases

Commercial Sublease

Secure a lease agreement for rented commercial space with clear terms and responsibilities.

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Applications

Commercial Rental Lease Application

Essential for prospective tenants seeking approval from landlords for a commercial lease, ensuring a smooth rental process.

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Rent

Notice: Intent to Increase Rent and Effective Date of Rental Increase

Notify tenants of upcoming rent increases, ensuring compliance with lease agreements and providing clarity on renewal options.

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Rent

Agreement for Delayed

Use this agreement to manage delayed or partial rent payments, ensuring both landlords and tenants are clear on their revised obligations.

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Repairs

Tenant Notice: Insufficient Heat

Notify your landlord about heating issues and request a prompt resolution to ensure a safe living environment.

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Repairs

Tenant Notice: Uninhabitable Premises

Notify your landlord about unsafe living conditions that violate the law and request immediate repair to ensure your rights as a tenant are protected.

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Tenant Duties

Notice: Disturbing Neighbors

Provide formal notice when a tenant disturbs neighbors' peace and requires correction or faces lease termination.

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Tenant Duties

Notice: Illegal Activity on Premises

Use this notification to inform a tenant about illegal activities on the property and the consequences if continued.

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Retaliation or Harassment

Tenant Notice: Sexual Harassment

Address serious concerns about harassment by formally notifying your landlord, ensuring they are aware of the situation.

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Retaliation or Harassment

Tenant Notice: to Landlord

Notify your landlord to stop any retaliatory actions that decrease services you are entitled to under the lease.

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Warnings

Warning Notice Due to Complaint from Neighbors

Notify tenants of a complaint from neighbors and outline the potential consequences of their actions. Essential for maintaining good neighbor relations.

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Warnings

Warning of Default on Residential Lease

Use this notification when a tenant is in default on their lease to formally alert them of their situation.

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Security Deposits

Notice: Returning Security Deposit Less Deductions

Notify tenants about their security deposit return, including any deductions for damages or unpaid rent.

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Security Deposits

Tenant Notice: Wrongful Security Deposit Deductions

Notify your landlord of incorrect deductions from your security deposit and request a return. Protect your rights as a tenant with this essential communication.

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Security Deposits

Tenant Notice: Security Deposit Not Returned

Notify your landlord about the failure to return your security deposit and request its return within a specified timeframe.

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Security Deposits

Tenant Notice: Prepaid Rent Not Returned

Request the return of prepaid rent and security, ensuring landlords comply with the law.

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Evictions

Notice to Vacate - 30

Notify tenants of their required move-out date, either 30 or 60 days, based on their lease duration.

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Evictions

30 Day Notice to Vacate

Use this notice to inform tenants they must vacate the rental property within 30 days, ensuring compliance with termination requirements.

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Evictions

Landlord Complaint for Unlawful Detainer Against Holdover Tenant - Residential

Use this form to initiate eviction proceedings against a tenant who refuses to vacate a rental property.

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Evictions

Notice: Non-Renewal at End of Term

Notify tenants of lease termination and prevent automatic renewal with this essential document.

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Evictions

Notice to Enter Dwelling Unit

Notify occupants of intended entry into a rented dwelling for repairs, inspections, or showings.

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Evictions

Notice to Perform Covenant - Cure

Ensure lease compliance or initiate eviction with this notice for tenants who have breached their rental agreement.

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Subleases

Sublease of an Apartment - Real Estate Rental

Use this agreement to legally sublease your apartment to another tenant while ensuring compliance with your lease terms.

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Rules & Regulations

Apartment Rules and Regulations

Ensure a harmonious living environment with clear guidelines that tenants must follow in shared spaces.

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Rules & Regulations

Notice: to Remove Unauthorized Pets from Premises

Ensure compliance with your lease by notifying tenants to remove unauthorized pets.

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Assignments

Assignment of Lease from Lessor with Notice of Assignment

Use this to officially transfer your lease rights to another party, ensuring all obligations and privileges are clearly reassigned.

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Guaranty

Landlord Tenant Lease Co-Signer

Ensure shared responsibility in a rental agreement by including a cosigner, who guarantees the tenant's obligations.

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Cancellations

Agreed Cancellation of Lease

End your lease agreement smoothly with this form, which officially cancels any obligations between the landlord and tenant.

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Guaranty

Guaranty Attachment to Lease for Guarantor

Secure your lease agreement with a guarantor or cosigner to help meet rental qualifications.

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Guaranty

Guaranty

This form provides a legal assurance from a guarantor to cover rent payments, ensuring landlords have financial security.

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Subordination

Lease Subordination

Use this agreement to ensure a lease is prioritized over an existing mortgage or lien, protecting the lessee's rights.

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Property Management

Property Manager

Engage a property manager with a clear agreement outlining responsibilities and terms for effective property management.

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Recordation

Notice of Lease for Recording

Establish ownership and rights with a formal notice of lease, crucial for landlords and tenants in real estate transactions.

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Abandoned Property

Notice of Belief of Abandonment of Real Property by Tenant

Use this notice if you suspect a tenant has abandoned the rental property due to unpaid rent.

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Abandoned Property

Notice: Right to Reclaim Abandoned Property

Recover property left by former tenants with proper legal notice and timelines to avoid unexpected disposal.

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Fair Housing Act

Tenant Notice: Fair Housing Reduction

Use this notice to address unfair treatment based on family status regarding housing services.

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Complaints

Complaint for Wrongul Eviction

A legal remedy for tenants facing wrongful eviction, claiming damages for harassment and distress.

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Complaints

Complaint for Rent Due to Landlord

Use this form to initiate legal action against a tenant for unpaid rent, protecting your rights as a landlord.

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Common California Landlord Tenant documents

  • Residential Lease Agreement — establishes terms for renting a residential property.
  • Commercial Lease Agreement — outlines terms for leasing business premises.
  • Rental Application — collects tenant information for rental consideration.
  • Eviction Notice — notifies tenants of lease violations or non-payment.
  • Sublease Agreement — allows a tenant to rent out their rented property.

Complete California Landlord Tenant packages

Bundle every form you need for a complete situation — not just one document.

10 forms

California Landlord Tenant Eviction / Unlawful Detainer Forms Package

Everything needed to manage evictions in one package, including multiple related legal forms for landlords.

This package includes:
  • California 3 Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit for Residential Property Prior to Eviction
  • California 3 Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit Prior to Eviction - Nonresidential
  • California Landlord Complaint for Unlawful Detainer against Holdover Tenant - residential
  • California Prejudgment Claim of Right to Possession - Unofficial form for service with summons in unlawful detainer cases
  • California Summons - Unlawful Detainer - Eviction
  • California Complaint - Unlawful Detainer
  • California Form Interrogatories - Unlawful Detainer
  • California Judgment - Unlawful Detainer
  • California Stipulation for Entry of Judgment - Unlawful Detainer
  • California Declaration for Default Judgment by Court - Unlawful Detainer - Civil Procedure 585d
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California Assignment of Lease Package

Easily assign a leasehold interest with multiple related legal forms for your convenience.

This package includes:
  • California Assignment of Lease from Lessor with Notice of Assignment
  • Landlord Consent to Assignment of Lease
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California Amendment of Lease Package

Easily modify lease agreements with multiple related forms, ensuring all necessary changes are in one convenient package.

This package includes:
  • California Amendment of Residential Lease
  • Modification of a Lease to Extend the Term and Increase the Base Rent
  • Modification of Lease Agreement
  • Amended Lease - Amendment for office building
  • Commercial Lease Modification Agreement
  • Lease Modification Adding One or More Entities as Tenant Parties
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12 forms

California Supplemental Residential Lease Forms Package

Get essential lease-management forms for landlords in one convenient package, ensuring all your needs are met seamlessly.

This package includes:
  • California 3 Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit for Residential Property Prior to Eviction
  • California 3 Day Notice to Cure Breach of Lease or Lease Terminated for Residential from Landlord to Tenant
  • California 30 Day Notice of Termination - Residential Month-to-Month Tenancy - Nonrenewal of Lease
  • California 60 Day Notice of Termination - Residential Month-to-Month Tenancy
  • California Notice of Default in Payment of Rent as Warning Prior to Demand to Pay or Terminate for Residential Property
  • California Residential Rental Lease Application
  • California Salary Verification form for Potential Lease
  • California Inventory and Condition of Leased Premises for Pre Lease and Post Lease
  • California Tenant Consent to Credit Background and Reference Check
  • California Tenant Welcome Letter
  • California Landlord Tenant Closing Statement to Reconcile Security Deposit
  • California Lead Based Paint Disclosure for Rental Transaction
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California Landlord Tenant Sublease Package

Get everything you need for a successful sublease in one convenient package, including multiple related legal forms.

This package includes:
  • California Letter from Tenant to Landlord containing Request for permission to sublease
  • California Letter from Landlord to Tenant that Sublease granted - Rent Paid by Subtenant, but Tenant Still Liable for Rent and Damages
  • California Letter from Landlord to Tenant that Sublease granted - Rent Paid by Subtenant, Old Tenant Released from Liability for Rent
  • California Letter from Tenant to Landlord about Landlord's refusal to allow sublease is unreasonable
  • California Application for Sublease
  • Sublease of an Apartment - Real Estate Rental
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9 forms

California Property Management Package

Get everything you need to manage your property in one convenient package, including multiple state-specific legal forms.

This package includes:
  • California Residential Rental Lease Application
  • California Inventory and Condition of Leased Premises for Pre Lease and Post Lease
  • California Property Manager Agreement
  • California Residential Rental Lease Agreement
  • California Landlord Tenant Closing Statement to Reconcile Security Deposit
  • California Commercial Building or Space Lease
  • Security Deposit Agreement
  • Agreement to Lease Commercial Property with Option to Purchase at End of Lease Term - Rent to Own - Real Estate Rental
  • Lease or Rental Agreement of Residential Property with Option to Purchase and Own Property - Lease or Rent to Own
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12 forms

Landlord Tenant Commercial Package

This package provides multiple legal forms for managing commercial landlord-tenant relationships, offering everything needed for smooth operation in one place.

This package includes:
  • Office Space Lease Agreement
  • Three Day Notice to Pay Rent or Surrender Possession of Premises - Vacate - Past Due Rent - Eviction
  • Notice from Lessor to Lessee's Requesting an Extension or Renewal of Lease Agreement
  • Checklist of Matters to be Considered in Drafting a Lease of a Commercial Building
  • Assignment of Lease by Lessee with Consent of Lessor
  • Letter - Notice To Tenants Announcing Rent Increase
  • Amended Lease - Amendment for office building
  • Building Operating Cost Addendum
  • Expansion Option Clause
  • Sublease Agreement
  • Short Form Landlord Consent - Assignment of Office Lease
  • Landlord Consent to Sublease
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16 forms

Landlord Tenant Commercial Package - Deluxe

Everything you need for managing commercial landlord-tenant relationships in one convenient package of related legal forms.

This package includes:
  • Office Space Lease Agreement
  • Short Form Lease of Office Space - Real Estate Rental
  • Three Day Notice to Pay Rent or Surrender Possession of Premises - Vacate - Past Due Rent - Eviction
  • Notice from Lessor to Lessee's Requesting an Extension or Renewal of Lease Agreement
  • Sublease of Office Space
  • Checklist of Matters to be Considered in Drafting a Lease of a Commercial Building
  • Month to Month Commercial Rental Agreement
  • Assignment of Lease by Lessee with Consent of Lessor
  • Terms Sheet for Commercial Lease Agreement
  • Letter - Notice To Tenants Announcing Rent Increase
  • Amended Lease - Amendment for office building
  • Building Operating Cost Addendum
  • Expansion Option Clause
  • Sublease Agreement
  • Short Form Landlord Consent - Assignment of Office Lease
  • Landlord Consent to Sublease
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FAQs

A rental agreement is a contract outlining the terms between the landlord and tenant.

Termination usually requires written notice to the other party, according to the lease terms.

A security deposit is money paid to cover potential damages or unpaid rent.

Landlords typically need to provide notice before entering, except in emergencies.

Failure to pay rent can lead to eviction proceedings, following legal notice requirements.

How to get started

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Practical tip

Consider drafting a clear eviction notice before any disputes arise to ensure compliance with state laws.

Glossary

LeaseA contract granting use of property for a specified time.
TenantAn individual renting property from a landlord.
LandlordThe property owner leasing to a tenant.
EvictionThe legal process of removing a tenant from rental property.
SubleaseLeasing rented property to another tenant.
Security DepositFunds held to cover potential damages or unpaid rent.
Rental ApplicationForm used by landlords to screen potential tenants.
Notice to QuitA notice instructing a tenant to vacate the property.
Commercial LeaseLease agreement for business property rental.
Residential LeaseLease agreement for residential property rental.

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