California Standard Residential Lease Agreement

Asbestos Notification (conditional) – If the residential property was built before January 1, 1979, tenants must be informed of any construction materials with asbestos, where the materials are located within the rental premises, health risks if exposed, how to prevent exposure, and where to find additional state-provided information. (§ 25915)

Bed Bug Addendum – All landlords must provide information in 10-point font on identifying bed bugs and their bites and the importance of reporting and treating bed bugs to prevent infestations. (§ 1954.603)

Carbon Monoxide Detector Compliance (conditional) – If the property has fossil-fuel heaters or appliances, the landlord must have working carbon monoxide monitors in residential units. (§ 17926.1)

Death (conditional) – Landlords must disclose in writing if anyone has died in the rental property. This excludes anyone who has died from AIDS-related reasons. (§ 1710.2)

Demolition (conditional) – If the landlord has applied for a permit to demolish the residential building, tenants must be notified in writing before signing the lease or submitting any payments, including an application fee. (§ 940.6(a1))

Flood Hazard (conditional) – Before signing the lease, the landlord must disclose if the property is in a flood zone, including information on the owner’s insurance coverage and how to get additional information on flood zones from the state of California. (§ 8589.45)

Just Cause Addendum – This clause states that if all occupants have lived in the property for 12 months, or 1 resident has lived in the rental unit for 24 months or more, landlords must give a just cause reason to terminate the lease. (§ 1946.2(a))

Lead-Based Paint Disclosure (conditional)

Megan’s Law – Landlords must disclose that registered sex offenders are included in a database in California. (§ 2079.10a(3))

Methamphetamine or Fentanyl Contamination (conditional) – If the residential unit has been contaminated or is in remediation, it must be disclosed in the lease agreement. (§ 25400.28)

Mold Disclosure (conditional) – If the landlord suspects or knows mold is present in the residential rental premises, they must inform the potential tenant. (§ 26147)

Mold Prevention – All residential tenants must be informed in writing on the health risks of mold. (§ 26148)

Pest Control (conditional) – Tenants must receive the inspection report if pest mitigation has been conducted on the property. (§ 1099)

Rent Limit Addendum – Tenants must be informed in 12-point font or larger how much the landlord can increase rent yearly. (§ 1946.2(3))

Smoking Policy (conditional) – The residential lease agreement must disclose if smoking tobacco is prohibited. (§ 1947.5(b))

Shared Utilities – Potential tenants must be aware of any shared utilities and how those bills are calculated. (§ 1940.9)

There is no rent grace period in California.

Maximum Amount – The amount cannot exceed 2 months’ rent for unfurnished units and 3 months’ for furnished residential properties. (§ 1671)

Returning – The landlord has 21 days after the tenant moves out to return the deposit in full or provide an itemized statement for any deductions with any remaining balance. (§ 1950.5(g))

• Deductions – Landlords must provide an itemized statement outlining the reasons and costs associated with any deductions. (§ 1950.5(g))
• Tenant Doesn’t Forward New Address – The landlord can send it to the unit they moved out of. (§ 1950.5(g))