California Lease Agreement Template
Generate a lease agreement that complies with California law — with CA-specific clauses, legal requirements, and jurisdiction-aware protections.
California Legal Landscape
California has comprehensive tenant protection laws, including statewide rent control under the Tenant Protection Act of 2019 (AB 1482), security deposit limits, mandatory habitability standards, and strict just-cause eviction requirements. Lease agreements must comply with numerous disclosure requirements.
Key CA Statutes
Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482)
Cal. Civ. Code §§ 1946.2, 1947.12
Statewide rent control limiting annual increases to 5% + CPI (max 10%) and requiring just-cause eviction for tenancies over 12 months.
Security Deposit Law
Cal. Civ. Code § 1950.5
Limits deposits to one month's rent (unfurnished) and requires itemized accounting within 21 days of move-out.
Implied Warranty of Habitability
Cal. Civ. Code § 1941
Landlords must maintain rental property in habitable condition as defined by state law.
CA-Specific Considerations
Rent Control Compliance
AB 1482 caps annual rent increases and requires just-cause for eviction — lease terms must comply with these limits.
Security Deposit Limits
Maximum one month's rent for unfurnished units, two months for furnished. Must be returned with itemized statement within 21 days.
Mandatory Disclosures
California requires extensive disclosures including lead paint, mold, flood zone, registered sex offenders, and death on premises within 3 years.
Tenant Right to Repair
Tenants can deduct repair costs from rent or withhold rent for habitability failures after proper notice.
Why Use a California-Specific Template?
- Statewide rent control under AB 1482 (5% + CPI cap)
- Security deposit limited to 1 month's rent (unfurnished)
- Extensive mandatory disclosure requirements
- Just-cause eviction required after 12 months of tenancy
- Strong tenant repair-and-deduct rights
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