California Residential Lease Agreement
Free California residential lease agreement template. Fill in the details and download a PDF — your data stays on your d
100% runs in your browser — no upload, no accountState-specific rules for California
California limits deposits to two months’ rent for unfurnished units and three for furnished. The landlord must return it within 21 days with an itemized deduction list. Required disclosures typically include: Lead-based paint (pre-1978), Megan’s Law registry (if within 1/4 mile). Statutory reference: Cal. Civ. Code §§1940–1954, 1950.5.
This summary is a general reference only and is not legal advice. Verify with current law or a licensed attorney in California.
Not legal advice. This is a template. Laws vary by state and change. Confirm with the current statute or a licensed attorney before signing.
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FAQ
Is this legally binding?
A signed agreement can be binding, but a template is not a substitute for legal advice. Use it for straightforward situations and consult an attorney for anything complex.
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Does it include my state's rules?
For leases, the PDF includes a summary of your state's deposit and notice rules pulled from public statutes. Verify them against current law.