California Lease Agreement Template

Create a California-specific Lease Agreement that complies with local landlord-tenant laws and regulations.

Our California Lease Agreement template is designed to help landlords and property managers create a comprehensive, legally-compliant rental contract for properties located in California.

Create Your California Lease Agreement Now

Our online lease generator makes it easy to create a customized California lease agreement in just minutes:

  1. Enter property details, tenant information, and rental terms
  2. Select California-specific clauses that apply to your situation
  3. Customize additional terms and conditions as needed
  4. Download your completed lease agreement as a professional PDF
Create California Lease

California Landlord-Tenant Laws

Each state has specific laws governing residential leases. Here are some key points to know about California's landlord-tenant regulations:

Security Deposits

  • Landlords must provide itemized list of deductions
  • Deposits must be returned within specified timeframe after move-out
  • Specific documentation requirements for withholding deposits

Rent and Fees

  • Rules governing late fees and grace periods
  • Notice requirements for rent increases
  • Guidelines for permitted fees (application, pet, etc.)

Required Disclosures

  • Lead-based paint disclosures (for pre-1978 properties)
  • Known property defects
  • Information about mold, asbestos, or other health hazards
  • State-specific disclosure requirements

Types of California Lease Agreements

Residential Lease

For standard residential rental properties like houses, apartments, and condos.

Create Now

Room Rental Agreement

For renting individual rooms within a shared property or house.

Create Now

Commercial Lease

For retail, office, or industrial spaces with business-specific terms.

Create Now

Vacation Rental Agreement

For short-term vacation properties with special provisions.

Create Now

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, our California lease agreements are designed to be legally binding when properly executed by all parties. The templates include clauses specific to California law and can be customized to fit your exact situation. For maximum legal protection, we recommend having the final document reviewed by a legal professional familiar with California landlord-tenant law.

Our California lease template incorporates the specific requirements and provisions mandated by California landlord-tenant laws. This includes appropriate language for security deposits, disclosures, tenant rights, and other state-specific regulations. The template is regularly updated to reflect changes in California laws.

Our California lease agreement generator is completely free to use. You can create, customize, and download your document as a PDF without any cost or registration required.

Why Use Our California Lease Template

State-Specific Compliance

Includes clauses that comply with California landlord-tenant laws

Customizable

Easily add, remove, or modify clauses to fit your needs

Free PDF Download

Download your completed lease as a professional PDF document

User-Friendly

Simple step-by-step process with clear instructions

Create Your California Lease Now

Generate a state-compliant lease agreement in minutes.

  • California-specific clauses
  • Easy customization
  • Instant PDF download
  • 100% free
  • No registration required
Create California Lease

Customer Reviews

Sarah J.

Very easy to use and saved me so much time!

Marcus T.

The California-specific clauses were exactly what I needed.

Related Documents

Popular California Legal Resources

  • California Landlord-Tenant Laws
  • California Lease Termination Guide
  • California Security Deposit Laws
  • California Fair Housing Guidelines