🌴 California Lease Agreement
Statewide Residential Lease — AB 1482 & Just Cause Compliant
California Has the Nation's Strictest Landlord-Tenant Laws: This statewide lease includes all required California disclosures and is compliant with AB 1482 (Tenant Protection Act of 2019) for covered properties. Covers the 5%+CPI rent cap, just cause eviction requirements, and mandatory disclosures (lead paint, mold, bedbugs, Megan's Law, shared utilities). For rent-controlled cities, use the city-specific lease above.
📅 Lease Term
🏠 Rental Property
👤 Parties
💰 Rent & Payments
🔒 Security Deposit
CA Deposit Limits (Civ. Code § 1950.5): Unfurnished: 2 months’ rent maximum. Furnished: 3 months’ rent maximum. Must be returned within 21 days of move-out with itemized deductions.
⚡ Utilities & Services
🐾 Pets & Occupants
🍣 Required California Disclosures
California law requires landlords to provide: “Notice: Pursuant to Section 290.46 of the Penal Code, information about specified registered sex offenders is made available to the public via an Internet Web site maintained by the Department of Justice at www.meganslaw.ca.gov.”
📈 AB 1482 Rent Cap Coverage
AB 1482 / Tenant Protection Act of 2019: Caps annual rent increases at 5%+local CPI (max 10%) for covered units. Also imposes just cause eviction requirements after 12 months of tenancy. Exemptions include single-family homes and condos when disclosed, buildings built within 15 years, and owner-occupied duplexes.
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California landlord-tenant law is among the most tenant-protective in the nation. This lease incorporates the key requirements of the Civil Code, the Tenant Protection Act of 2019 (AB 1482), and all mandatory disclosures required at lease signing.
AB 1482 — Tenant Protection Act
Most residential units in California built more than 15 years ago are subject to the state-wide rent cap (5%+local CPI, maximum 10% per year) and just cause eviction protections after a tenant has lived in the unit for 12 months. Exemptions include single-family homes and condos if properly disclosed, new construction, and owner-occupied duplexes. See CA rent increase laws for full details.
Required Disclosures at Lease Signing
- Lead-based paint disclosure (pre-1978 buildings)
- Mold and ventilation disclosure (H&S Code § 26147)
- Bedbug disclosure (Civ. Code §§ 1954.603-604)
- Megan's Law notice (Civ. Code § 2079.10a)
- Shared utility disclosure if applicable (Civ. Code § 1940.9)
For city-specific rent-controlled properties, use the Los Angeles, San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, or Santa Monica lease instead.
⚖ Legal Disclaimer
These forms are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. FCRA requirements are complex and strictly enforced — violations carry statutory damages of $100–$1,000 per violation plus actual damages and attorney fees. Fair Housing law prohibits discrimination based on protected characteristics. Apply screening criteria consistently to all applicants. Consult a qualified attorney before making screening decisions. See our editorial standards for accuracy details.
