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California Early Termination Clause

Early termination addendum establishing buyout fees, notice requirements, job relocation provisions, military deployment rights (SCRA), and lease break procedures.

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California State-Specific Requirements

Important California Requirements

California Civil Code § 1951.2 requires landlords to make reasonable efforts to re-rent. Tenant only owes rent for period property remains vacant if landlord properly mitigates. Penalties cannot exceed actual damages.

What's Included in This Addendum

Early lease termination conditions, fees, and procedures

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Lease End Date Required
Termination Fee Type Required
Fixed Termination Fee
Months of Rent
Notice Period (days) Required
Job Relocation Policy Required
Landlord Duty to Mitigate Required
Security Deposit Policy Required
Sublease as Alternative Required

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Early termination addendum establishing buyout fees, notice requirements, job relocation provisions, military deployment rights (SCRA), and lease break procedures.

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California Civil Code § 1951.2 requires landlords to make reasonable efforts to re-rent. Tenant only owes rent for period property remains vacant if landlord properly mitigates. Penalties cannot exceed actual damages.
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