The California standard residential lease agreement is structured around a one (1) year term, in which the tenant is legally bound to pay a monthly rent to maintain residency. It is highly recommended that the landlord conduct a background check on any applicant (See the Rental Application), due to information that can be uncovered that could sway the landlord’s decision on accepting the new tenant. If the landlord accepts, they may charge the new tenant with a security deposit usually…

This California rental application is useful for landlords to help them screen any new applicants before allowing them to rent their property. In this application, the possible tenant will be directed to fill in their Name, Birthday, Social Security Number, Drivers License Number, Rental History, Employment History, Credit History, Vehicles currently owned, and any other personal information. The landlord can discover, through this screening process, that the tenant frequently skips payments, has poor reviews from previous landlords, and/or has a…

The California month-to-month lease agreement is popular with individuals that do not plan on residing on property for a predetermined amount of time. With a month-to-month tenancy, or tenancy at will, the contract ends and begins every thirty (30) days. While this type of lease agreement is less constricting than the average, it is still recommended that the landlord perform a background check on the new tenant with a rental application, as crucial information can be uncovered through this process. Along…

The California sublease agreement will allow a tenant (sublessor) of a property to introduce a subtenant, called a “sublessee.” This type of agreement splits up the rent between the sublessee and the sublessor(s) to provide the latter party with financial relief. This document is strictly between the abovementioned parties and does not involve the landlord directly (although the landlord should be notified of the sublessee prior to the signing of the sublease). It should be stated that the master lease…

The California commercial lease agreement is a document used to lease a property to a tenant requiring a retail, office, or industrial space. Often a landlord will not see rent payments until the business in question has begun generating sufficient income. For this reason, it is wise of the landlord to research the business prior to drafting a lease agreement. In general, there are three types of commercial lease agreements used when entering into a landlord-tenant relationship; each has been described below. Gross…

The California three-day notice to quit form is designated for a tenant late on their rent to decide whether to pay all that is owed to the landlord within the provided timeframe or move-out. The form is to be filled in by the landlord and is to be properly served upon the tenant (See flow chart). Often a landlord, if they have a longstanding relationship with the tenant, will provide a verbal warning to show good faith. When is Rent Due? –…