What is Lease?
Leases are legal documents that outline the terms of renting property. They are used when individuals or businesses enter into rental agreements. Explore our state-specific templates for your needs.
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California Leases
Leases are essential agreements for renting properties. Our attorney-drafted templates are quick and easy to fill out.
Common California Lease documents
- Residential Lease — outlines terms for renting a home or apartment.
- Commercial Lease — details the terms for leasing business premises.
- Month-to-Month Rental Agreement — provides flexibility for short-term rentals.
- Fixed-Term Lease — establishes a rental period with specific start and end dates.
- Sublease Agreement — allows a tenant to rent out property to another person.
Lease forms by State
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- Wisconsin
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
Form packages
California Lease Purchase Agreements Package
Access essential forms for leasing and purchasing real estate, all in one convenient package.
This package includes:
- California Residential Real Estate Sales Disclosure Statement
- California Natural Hazard Disclosure Statement
- California Supplemental Disclosure Package for Residential Real Estate Sale
- Contract for the Lease and Mandatory Purchase of Real Estate - Specific performance clause
- Personal Guaranty - Guarantee of Contract for the Lease and Purchase of Real Estate
- Contract for the Lease and Purchase of Real Estate - Purchase by date or leave
California Assignment of Lease Package
Easily assign a leasehold interest with multiple related legal forms for your convenience.
California Storage Business Package
Get everything needed for running a storage business in one convenient package, including essential forms for customer agreements and liability protection.
This package includes:
- Lease for Storage of Goods
- Notice of Sale to Satisfy Lien of Self-Service Storage Facility
- Automobile Storage Agreement
- Lease of Storage Space for Food in a Frozen Food Locker
- Lease of Storage Space with Warehouse Company
- General Storage Agreement with a Warehouse Company for Storage of Goods
- Lease of Storage Space for Household Goods
- Warehouse and Storage Agreement
- Notice of Belief of Abandonment of Leased Premises
- Storage Services Contract - Self-Employed
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
California Commercial Lease Package
Everything you need for a commercial lease in one package, providing peace of mind for landlords and tenants alike.
This package includes:
- California Commercial Building or Space Lease
- California Commercial Rental Lease Application
- California Notice of Intent Not to Renew at End of Specified Term from Landlord to Tenant for Nonresidential or Commercial Property
- California Warning of Default on Commercial Lease
- California Letter from Landlord to Tenant as Notice of Default on Commercial Lease
- California 30 Day Notice of Termination - Residential Month-to-Month Tenancy - Nonrenewal of Lease
Mini-Storage and Self Storage Package
Get essential forms for storage agreements and customer defaults in one convenient package.
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
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
Popular forms
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California Residential Landlord Tenant Rental Lease Forms and Agreements PackageEverything needed for California landlord-tenant agreements in one place, including related legal forms for smooth transactions.
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Letter from Landlord to Tenant with 30 day notice of Expiration of Lease and Nonrenewal by landlord - Vacate by expirationNotify tenants of lease expiration and non-renewal, ensuring they have adequate time to vacate the property.
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California Lease Purchase Agreements PackageAccess essential forms for leasing and purchasing real estate, all in one convenient package.
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Commercial Building or Space LeaseSecure your commercial space with a legally binding lease that outlines terms and responsibilities for both landlords and tenants.
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Residential or Rental Lease Extension AgreementExtend your residential lease easily with this agreement, ensuring continuity for tenants and landlords.
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Agreed Written Termination of Lease by Landlord and TenantAgreeing on lease termination helps both parties formally end their rental agreement without confusion or disputes.
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Guaranty Attachment to Lease for Guarantor or CosignerSecure your lease agreement with a guarantor or cosigner to help meet rental qualifications.
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Residential Lease Renewal AgreementRenew your residential lease with clear terms and mutual agreements between landlord and tenant.
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Residential Lease or Rental Agreement for Month to MonthIdeal for rental arrangements, this agreement offers flexibility with month-to-month leasing while outlining tenant and landlord obligations.
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60 Day Notice of Termination - Residential Month-to-Month TenancyA 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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Similar documents: key differences
- Lease vs. Rental Agreement — leases typically cover longer terms, while rental agreements are often short-term.
- Sublease vs. Sublet Agreement — both refer to renting from an existing tenant, terms are often interchangeable.
- Commercial Lease vs. Residential Lease — commercial leases are for business properties, residential leases are for living spaces.
- Fixed-Term Lease vs. Month-to-Month Rental Agreement — fixed-term has a set duration, month-to-month is ongoing until terminated.
Key legal points
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Leases define the rights and responsibilities of both landlords and tenants.
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Most leases require signatures from both parties to be valid.
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Terms can be negotiated before signing the lease.
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Security deposits are common and typically refundable under certain conditions.
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Leases may include clauses about maintenance and repairs.
How to get started
Begin easily with these straightforward steps.
- Find a template or package that fits your situation.
- Review the description, preview, and signing requirements.
- Get full access with a subscription.
- Complete it in the online editor.
- Export or send: download, email, USPS mail, notarize online, or send for e-signature (Premium).
FAQs
A lease is a contract between a landlord and tenant outlining rental terms.
Breaking a lease can lead to penalties; review your lease terms for details.
A security deposit is a sum paid to cover potential damages or unpaid rent.
Leases can vary but typically range from six months to a year.
If a landlord withholds a deposit unjustly, tenants may pursue legal action.
Glossary
- Lease - A contract renting property for a specified time.
- Tenant - An individual renting property from a landlord.
- Landlord - The property owner renting to tenants.
- Sublease - Renting a property from the original tenant.
- Security Deposit - An upfront payment to cover potential damages.
- Fixed-Term Lease - A lease with a defined start and end date.
- Month-to-Month - An agreement that continues until notice is given.
- Commercial Lease - A lease for business premises.
- Residential Lease - A lease for living accommodations.
- Rental Agreement - A contract outlining rental terms between landlord and tenant.