California Residential Lease Agreement
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California Legal Requirements
Key CA statutes and obligations that apply to your residential lease agreement.
Requirements
- Required: bed bug disclosure (Civil Code § 1954.603)
- Required: mold disclosure if known or suspected
- Required: Proposition 65 warning if applicable
- Required: move-in inspection checklist before tenancy begins
- Required: Carbon monoxide and smoke detector notice
- Security deposit: capped at 1 month rent (unfurnished) or 2 months (furnished) as of July 2024
Restrictions & Limits
- AB 1482 rent cap: 5% + CPI (max 10%) for covered units built before 2005
- Just cause required to terminate tenancy for units covered by AB 1482
- Late fees must be reasonable — courts scrutinize amounts above $50
Notice Requirements
60 days' notice required to terminate if tenant has lived there 12+ months
Official Statute References
Primary California statutes governing this document type.
California Residential Lease Agreement FAQ
Common questions about residential lease agreements under California law.
What is the maximum security deposit in California?
As of July 1, 2024, SB 567 caps security deposits at one month's rent for both furnished and unfurnished rentals. Previously landlords could charge two months for unfurnished units.
Does California require just cause to evict a tenant?
Yes, under AB 1482 (Tenant Protection Act of 2019), most landlords in California must have 'just cause' to terminate a tenancy in buildings built before 2005 with tenants who have lived there 12+ months.
What disclosures are required in a California lease?
California requires disclosure of bed bugs, mold, lead paint (pre-1978 buildings), Proposition 65 hazardous materials, proximity to military ordnance, and known prior methamphetamine use.
How much notice is required to raise rent in California?
Landlords must give 30 days' written notice for rent increases under 10% and 90 days' notice for increases over 10%. Rent increases for AB 1482-covered units are capped at 5% + CPI (max 10%).
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