California Leases
Leases are essential agreements for renting properties. Our attorney-drafted templates are quick and easy to fill out.
Residential Landlord Tenant Package
PopularA complete set of forms to manage a residential rental from start to finish — lease agreement, tenant screening, notices, and move-in/move-out documents.
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.
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Types of Lease forms
Equipment Rental Agreement
Secure a clear agreement for renting equipment, detailing costs, responsibilities, and legal protection for both parties involved.
Aircraft Lease for Successive Terms
Secure leasing of aircraft for multiple terms, ensuring clear terms for maintenance, payments, and responsibilities.
Marina Berth Lease — Dock or Slip Rental
Secure a designated space for your boat at a marina with this lease agreement.
Vehicle Lease — Personal Use
Secure a clear rental agreement for vehicles, detailing payment terms and responsibilities of both parties.
Application for Vehicle Lease
Use this form to establish a lease agreement for a vehicle, detailing rental terms and responsibilities for both parties.
Horse Trailer Rent-to-Own Lease
Ideal for leasing a horse trailer with options to purchase, ensuring both parties understand their rights and responsibilities.
Lease for Storage of Goods
Secure a rental agreement for storing goods, ensuring clarity on responsibilities and risks involved.
Retail Store Lease — % of Gross Receipts
Establish a lease agreement that includes additional rent based on sales, suitable for retail businesses seeking to align rent with performance.
Month to Month Commercial Rental
Ideal for flexible leasing, this agreement allows businesses to rent commercial space on a month-to-month basis, simplifying terms of use and termination.
Short-Form Office Space Lease
Easily outline terms for leasing office space, protecting rights for both landlords and tenants in a straightforward agreement.
Triple Net (NNN) Commercial Lease
Ideal for landlords and tenants, this agreement clarifies rental responsibilities and terms for commercial properties.
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.
Vacant Lot Lease — Right to Construct Improvements
Set clear terms for leasing vacant property while allowing construction of improvements.
Individual Space Lease for Retail Store in Shopping Center
Outline key rental terms for opening a retail store in a shopping center, ensuring a clear agreement between landlord and tenant.
Shopping Center Space Lease — Lessor Constructs
Secure a lease for retail space in a shopping center, featuring construction by the lessor to ensure a suitable location for your business.
Booth Concession Rental Agreement for Farmers Market
Secure booth space at a farmers market with this agreement, outlining rental terms and vendor responsibilities.
Concession Agreement
Use this agreement to define concession rights between a property owner and vendor, outlining responsibilities and terms for selling products on the property.
License Agreement for Grazing on Private Lands
Ensure proper terms for grazing livestock on private lands with this comprehensive agreement between property owners and licensees.
Crop-Share Cash Farm Lease
Secure a fair arrangement for agricultural land use with clear terms on responsibilities and shared profits.
Farm Lease
Establish hunting rights on property while ensuring legal compliance and safety for all hunters.
Personal Property Lease
Ideal for renting personal property, this agreement outlines terms between the lessor and lessee, including payment and return conditions.
Lot and Mobile Home Lease
Establish a legal rental agreement for a lot and mobile home, outlining terms like rent, duration, and responsibilities.
Room or Bedroom Lease
Establish clear leasing terms for renting a room, including responsibilities and payment details, to protect both owner and tenant.
Rental Lease Agreement for House
Secure a lease for your home with this essential agreement outlining the terms between landlord and tenant.
Assignment of Lease
Transfer a lease from one party to another, ensuring the new tenant assumes the original terms and obligations.
Agreement to Terminate Lease Agreement by Mutual Consent upon Termination of Lessee's Business
Use this agreement to formally end a lease when a business ceases operations, ensuring legal release from obligations for both parties.
Lease Modification — Extend Term + Increase Rent
Need to lengthen your lease and adjust the rent? This form facilitates extending your lease term while ensuring the rent increase is properly documented.
Lease Purchase Agreement for Equipment
Secure equipment through leasing with the option to purchase, providing flexibility for businesses needing temporary use.
Equipment Sublease of Key Holder
Often used by businesses, this agreement formalizes the sublease of equipment and access key, outlining responsibilities and payment terms.
Sublease Agreement for Office Space
Secure your office space sublease with an agreement outlining rights, responsibilities, and rental terms.
Contract for the Lease of Personal Property
Secure a lease agreement for personal property with terms for usage, maintenance, and liabilities clearly outlined.
Rental Lease Agreement for Apartment
Secure your rental agreement with clear terms regarding rent, utilities, occupancy limits, and security deposits for better landlord-tenant relationships.
Residential Lease Rental
Secure a rental arrangement with clear terms for payments, duration, and responsibilities between landlords and tenants.
Standard Net Lease
Secure a lease agreement that outlines tenant responsibilities and rent obligations with this essential form.
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.
Complete California Leases packages
Bundle every form you need for a complete situation — not just one document.
California Lease Purchase Agreements Package
Access essential forms for leasing and purchasing real estate, all in one convenient package.
- 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 Amendment of Lease Package
Easily modify lease agreements with multiple related forms, ensuring all necessary changes are in one convenient package.
- 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.
- 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
California Property Management Package
Get everything you need to manage your property in one convenient package, including multiple state-specific legal forms.
- 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
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.
- 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.
- 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
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.
Key legal points
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Leases define the rights and responsibilities of both landlords and tenants. -
Most leases require signatures from both parties to be valid. -
Terms can be negotiated before signing the lease. -
Security deposits are common and typically refundable under certain conditions. -
Leases may include clauses about maintenance and repairs.
How to get started
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Practical tip
Consider whether a month-to-month rental agreement offers the flexibility you need.