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CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL LEASE AGREEMENT
THIS LEASE AGREEMENT hereinafter known as the "Lease" is entered into this ____
day of ________________, 20____, by and between _______________________ with mailing
address at _____________________________________________________ hereinafter known
as the "Landlord" and _____________________, _____________________,
_____________________ hereinafter known as the "Tenant(s)."
WHEREAS, the Landlord desires to lease the Property defined herein under the
terms and conditions as set forth herein; and
WHEREAS, the Tenant(s) desires to lease the Property defined herein from the
Landlord under the terms and conditions set forth herein.
NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the covenants and obligations
contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and
sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereby agree as follows:
PROPERTY. The Landlord owns property and improvements located
at________________________ __________________________________________ (hereinafter
referred to as the "Property").
LEASE TERM. This Lease shall commence on ____ day of _______________________,
20____, and end on ____ day of _______________________, 20____ (hereinafter referred to
as the “Term”), unless otherwise terminated in accordance with the provisions of the
Lease. Upon the end of the Term, Tenant shall vacate the Property and deliver the
same to the Landlord unless:
the Lease is formally extended by the Landlord and the Tenant in a writing
signed by both parties; or
the Landlord willingly accepts Rent from the tenant for a period beyond the
original Term. Where the landlord accepts Rent for a period beyond the
original Term, without a formal extension agreed to in writing by both parties,
a month-to-month tenancy will be created.
RENT. The Tenant shall pay to Landlord the sum of $____________ per month
(hereinafter referred to as “Rent”) for the duration of the Term of the Lease. The Rent
shall be payable on or before every day of the month (hereinafter referred to as
the “Due Date”), notwithstanding that the said date falls on a weekend or holiday.
A. Late Rent. If Rent is not paid within ____ days of the Due Date, the Rent shall
be considered past due and a late fee of $____________ or ____ % of the
Rent past due shall be applied for every day Rent is late or occurrence
Rent is late.
B. Returned Checks. In the event that a check intended as payment for Rent is
dishonoured for whatever reason, the same shall be considered as Late Rent
with the late fee being payable on the same.
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C. Application of payments. Whenever there are different sums owed by the
Tenant to the Landlord, any payment shall be applied first to those obligations
other than rent including but not limited to association/community dues, Late
Fee, repairs chargeable to the Tenant, and other charges notwithstanding any
notations or specifications made by the Tenant on the application of any
payment paid to the landlord.
D. Rent Increases. The Rent payable shall not be increased or otherwise modified
during the Term of this Lease. Any increase in Rent shall only take effect after
the expiration of the Term provided in this Lease. Any increase in Rent to take
effect upon renewal or extension of the Term of this Lease must be preceded
by a - day notice of the same from the Landlord to the Tenant.
SECURITY DEPOSIT. The Tenant shall handover to the landlord the amount of
$____________ as Security Deposit upon the execution of this Lease (the “Security
Deposit”). The receipt of such Security Deposit is hereby acknowledged by the
Landlord who undertakes to hold the same in compliance applicable laws, rules and
regulations.
A. Deductions. Upon the termination of the Lease, the Landlord may deduct the
following from the Security Deposit:
Unpaid rent;
Late fees;
Unpaid utilities
Cost of repairs beyond ordinary wear and tear;
Cleaning fee in the amount of $ ;
Early Termination Fee
Brokerage fees
Others: .
B. Return. The Security Deposit or the balance thereof shall be returned by the
Landlord to the Tenant within days after the termination of the Lease or
in accordance with the applicable law on Security Deposit, whichever is
sooner. In the event that the Landlord shall make any allowable deduction,
the Landlord shall provide the tenant with an itemized list of all deductions
made specifying the amounts and the respective expenses to which the
Security Deposit or parts of it was applied.
C. Tenant’s Forwarding Address: Upon vacating the Property any and all notices,
communication and any other delivery may be made to the Tenant’s
forwarding address at:
USE OF PROPERTY. The Property as defined herein shall be for the sole and exclusive
use and occupation by the Tenant(s) and same’s exclusive family namely:
1. ;
2. ;
3. ;
4. ;
5. .
Any Guest(s) of the Tenant(s) shall not be allowed to stay beyond days without
the consent of the Landlord. The Property shall be used solely and exclusively as a
residence and single-family dwelling. The Property or any part of it shall not be used
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for any business, profession, vocation or trade of any kind. The Tenant(s) undertake
to abide by any and all applicable laws, statutes and rules covering the Property.
CONDITION. The Tenant stipulates that The Property has been examined and that
the Property is in good repair and is tenantable.
ASSIGNMENT. Under this Lease:
Subletting Not Allowed. The Tenant acknowledges that this Lease is not
transferrable and that the Tenant may not assign the Lease, any part of the Lease or
any of the rights or obligations herein. The tenant shall not sublet, sublease or
otherwise grant any other party any license or right in relation to the Property or this
Lease. Any license, assignment sublease or agreement in violation of this clause shall
be null and void with not legal force whatsoever.
Subletting Allowed. Tenant shall have the right to sublet and grant a license to
other individuals to use the Property or any part thereof with / without the prior
written consent of the Landlord. In the event the Tenant shall sublet the Property,
notice shall be given to the Landlord within ____ days of the SubTenant(s) name and
address. In the event the SubTenant(s) violates any portion of this Lease, all liability
shall be held against the Tenant.
RIGHT OF ENTRY. The Landlord shall have the right to enter the Property during
normal working hours by providing at least ____ hours notice in order for inspection,
make necessary repairs, alterations or improvements, to supply services as agreed or
for any reasonable purpose. The Landlord may exhibit the Property to prospective
purchasers, mortgagees, or lessees upon reasonable notice.
ALTERATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS. No alterations to or improvements on the
Property shall be made by the Tenant without prior express consent of the Landlord
to the same in writing.
A. Unauthorized Alterations or Improvements. In the event that the Tenant shall
undertake alterations or improvements relating to the Property in violation of
this section the same shall be considered a material breach of this Lease
putting the Tenant in default. The Landlord may, upon the Landlord’s
discretion, require the Tenant to undo the alterations or improvements and
restore the Property to the its condition prior to any unauthorized alteration
or improvement at the sole expense of the Tenant.
B. Ownership of Alterations and Improvements. In all cases of alterations,
improvements, changes, accessories and the like that cannot be removed
from the Property without destroying or otherwise deteriorating the Property
or any surface thereof shall, upon creation, become the Landlord’s property
without need for any further transfer, delivery or assignment thereof.
NON-DELIVERY OF POSSESSION. The Landlord shall deliver to the Tenant
possession of the Property on or before the commencement of the Term of this
Lease. Delay in the delivery of possession of the Property for any cause other than
the fault or negligence of the Landlord shall cause the abatement of the Rent until
the date until such time the possession is delivered. In any event, the possession of
the Property must be delivered no later than days after the commencement of
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the Term of this Lease and the Tenant agrees to accept the same until such date
despite the delay. Failure of the landlord to deliver possession of the Property within
this period, shall automatically terminate the Lease. Upon such Termination, the
Landlord shall return to the Tenant the Security Deposit, any advance rent and other
sums not otherwise consumed on account of the Tenant never having occupied the
Property such as, but not limited to cleaning fees if already collected. Thereafter the
Parties shall have no further obligation to each other.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. Tenant shall not keep on the Property any item of a
dangerous, flammable or explosive nature that might unreasonably increase the
danger of fire or explosion on the Property or that might be considered hazardous or
extra hazardous by any responsible insurance company.
UTILITIES. The Landlord shall provide the following utilities and services to the
Tenant(s): _____________________________________________________________________. Any
other utilities or services not mentioned will be the responsibility of the Tenant(s).
MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, AND RULES. The maintenance of the Property, minor
repairs and servicing shall be the responsibility and sole expense of the Tenant,
including but not limited to HVAC/air-conditioning units, plumbing fixtures (e.g.
showers, bath tubs, toilets or sinks). For the entirety of the term of this Lease, the
Tenant shall keep the property clean and in good repair. The Tenant shall:
A. Comply with any and all rules or regulations covering the Property
including but not limited to local ordinances, health or safety codes,
those set forth in the Master Lease, and Condominium or Homeowner’s
associations, where applicable.
B. Dispose of any and all waste properly.
C. Not obstruct any structure intended for ingress, egress, passage or
otherwise providing some type of access to, from or through the
property.
D. Keep all windows, balconies, railings and other fixtures or structures
visible from outside of the property free from laundry at all times.
E. Obtain consent of the Landlord prior to replacing or installing new
deadbolts, locks, hooks, doorknobs and the like
F. Refrain from all activities the will cause unreasonable loud noises or
otherwise unduly disturb neighbors and/or other residents.
PETS. Under this Lease:
Pets Allowed. The Tenant shall be allowed to have ____ pet(s) on the Property
consisting of Dogs Cats Fish Other _______________________ not weighing
more than ____ pounds. The Landlord shall administer a fee of $____________ per
pet on the Property. Landlord shall be held harmless in the event any of the Tenant’s
pets cause harm, injury, death, or sickness to another individual or animal. Tenant is
responsible and liable for any damage or required cleaning to the Property caused
by any authorized or unauthorized animal and for all costs Landlord may incur in
removing or causing any animal to be removed.
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Pets Not Allowed. There shall be no animals permitted on the Property or in any
common areas UNLESS said pet is legally allowed under the law in regard to
assistance with a disability. Pets shall include, but not be limited to, any mammal,
reptile, bird, fish, rodents, or insects on the Property.
QUIET ENJOYMENT. The Landlord warrants that the Tenant shall have quiet and
peaceful enjoyment of the Property and hold the same free from molestation or
interference from the Landlord or any other person or entity whose claim to the
Property comes from the Landlord, subject to the terms and conditions of this Lease
and compliance by the Tenant with the same.
INDEMNIFICATION. The Landlord shall not be liable for any injury to the Tenant(s) or
any other persons or property entering the Property occurring within the Property
during the Term of the Lease. Neither shall the Landlord be liable for any damage to
the structure within which the Property is located or any part thereof. The Tenant
hereby agrees to hold the Landlord harmless from and indemnify the Landlord for
any and all claims or damage not arising solely from the Landlord’s acts, omission,
fault or negligence.
DEFAULT. In the event that the Landlord breaches any of the terms and conditions
of this Lease or any applicable laws, rules or codes, the Tenant may avail of any of the
remedies available under the law. In the event that the Tenant breaches or fails to
comply with any of the terms and conditions of this Lease or any applicable laws,
rules or codes the Landlord shall afford the Tenant days to remedy or rectify the
same. This period shall commence on the day the Tenant receives Notice of such
breach or non-compliance with the request to rectify the same. If the Tenant fails to
comply or rectify the breach or if the breach cannot reasonably be rectified or
remedied, the Tenant shall be in default. Upon the Tenant’s default, the Landlord
may terminate the Lease by sending the notice of default and consequent
termination of the lease to the Tenant and thereafter recover possession of the
Property.
ABANDONMENT. In the event that the Tenant(s) abandons the Property the
Landlord may declare the Lease terminated, recover possession of the Property,
enter the premises, remove the Tenant’s belongings and lease the same to another
without incurring any liability to the Tenant for doing the same. In the event of the
abandonment of the Property, the Landlord may recover from the Tenant unpaid
rent until the Property is leased to another person or otherwise occupied by the
Landlord or another under the Landlord’s right.
ATTORNEYS' FEES. In the event that Landlord should require the services of an
attorney, file a suit or resort to other procedures in order to compel the Tenant’s
compliance with the Tenant’s obligations, the terms of this Lease or other applicable
laws, rules or codes, the Tenant agrees to reimburse all expenses incurred by the
Landlord in doing the same.
COMPLIANCE WITH LAW. The Tenant undertakes to comply with any and all Federal
or state laws, municipal or county ordinances, rules, regulations, codes and all other
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issuances from authorized government authorities respecting the Property and the
Tenant’s occupation and use thereof.
SEVERABILITY. Should and provision of this Lease be found, for whatever reason,
invalid or unenforceable, such nullity or unenforceability shall be limited to those
provisions. All other provisions herein not affected by such nullity or dependent on
such invalid or unenforceable provisions shall remain valid and binding and shall be
enforceable to the full extent allowed by law.
BINDING EFFECT. The terms, obligations, conditions and covenants of this Lease
shall be binding on Tenant, the Landlord, their heirs, legal representatives and
successors in interest and shall inure to the benefit of the same.
MODIFICATION. The parties hereby agree that this document contains the entire
agreement between the parties and this Lease shall not be modified, changed,
altered, or amended in any way except through a written amendment signed by all
of the parties hereto.
NOTICE. All notices in relation to this Lease shall be delivered to the following
addresses:
To the Tenant at the address:
__________________________________________________________________________;
and
To Landlord at the address:
__________________________________________________________________________.
PARKING. The Landlord:
Shall provide ____ parking space(s) to the Tenant(s) for a fee of $____ to be paid
at the execution of this Lease on a monthly basis in addition to the rent. The
parking space(s) are described as: ____________________.
Shall not provide parking.
EARLY TERMINATION. The Tenant(s):
Shall have the right to terminate this Lease at any time by providing at least ____
days’ written notice to the Landlord along with an early termination fee of $____.
During the notice period for termination, the Tenant(s) will remain responsible for
the payment of rent.
Shall not have the right to terminate this Lease before the end of the Term.
SMOKING POLICY. Smoking on the Property is:
Permitted in the following areas: ____________________.
Prohibited on the Property.
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DISPUTES. If a dispute arises during or after the term of this Lease between the
Landlord and Tenant(s), they shall agree to hold negotiations amongst themselves,
in "good faith", before any litigation.
RETALIATION. The Landlord is prohibited from making any type of retaliatory acts
against the Tenant(s) including but not limited to restricting access to the Property,
decreasing or cancelling services or utilities, failure to repair appliances or fixtures, or
any other type of activity that could be considered unjustified.
EQUAL HOUSING. If the Tenant(s) possesses any impairment, mental or physical, the
Landlord agrees to provide reasonable modifications to the Property in order to
accommodate such impairments except in the case of modifications that would be
too difficult or too expensive for the Landlord to provide. The Tenant(s) are
encouraged disclose to the Landlord any impairment(s) that may be aided by
reasonable modifications to allow the parties to identify the most beneficial
modifications to the Property.
PROPERTY DEEMED UNINHABITABLE. If the Property is deemed uninhabitable due
to damage beyond reasonable repair the Tenant(s) will be able to terminate this
Lease by written notice to the Landlord. If said damage was due to the negligence of
the Tenant(s), the Tenant(s) shall be liable to the Landlord for all repairs and for the
loss of income due to restoring the property back to a livable condition in addition to
any other losses that can be proved by the Landlord.
LEAD-BASED PAINT DISCLOSURE. If the Property or any part of it was constructed
prior to 1978, the Landlord shall provide a disclosure of information on lead-based
paint and/or lead-based paint hazards, the receipt of the same in the form entitled
“LEAD-BASED PAINT DISCLOSURE” hereby acknowledged by the Tenant.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Lease and, if any, attached documents are the complete
agreement between the Landlord and Tenant concerning the Property. There are no
oral agreements, understandings, promises, or representations between the
Landlord and Tenant affecting this Lease. All prior negotiations and understandings,
if any, between the parties hereto with respect to the Property shall be of no force or
effect and shall not be used to interpret this Lease. No modification or alteration to
the terms or conditions of this Lease shall be binding unless expressly agreed to by
the Landlord and the Tenant in a written instrument signed by both parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Landlord and Tenant have executed this Lease in
multiple originals as of the undersigned date(s).
Landlord’s Signature ____________________________ Date _____________________
Print Name _______________________
Tenant’s Signature ____________________________ Date _____________________
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REQUIRED LEASE DISCLOSURES &
ADDENDUMS IN CALIFORNIA
The following disclosures or addendums are either required for some or all
residential lease agreements in California.
1. Asbestos Disclosure - for buildings built before 1979 with landlord knowledge
of asbestos in the property.
2. Methamphetamine Contamination Disclosure - for properties where the
landlord has knowledge or suspicion of methamphetamine production, use,
or storage without remediation.
3. Mold Disclosure - for properties with known mold that may pose a health
threat.
4. Demolition Permit Disclosure - for units with planned demolition during the
lease term.
5. Military Ordnance Disclosure - for properties within 1 mile of known military
testing sites.
6. Death in a Rental Unit Disclosure - for any property where material death has
occurred in the past 3 years, excluding HIV or AIDS-related death.
7. Pest Control Disclosure - for units with pest control schedule or who use
pesticides for infestations.
8. Shared Utility Arrangement Disclosure - for all units that share a meter with
another unit or other location
9. Bed Bug Disclosure - for all units.
10. Flood Zone Disclosure - for any property in a known flood zone
11. Lead Based Paint Disclosure - for rental units built prior to 1978.
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DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION ON ASBESTOS
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into between ________________________________,
“Landlord" and ________________________________, ________________________________,
________________________________, and ________________________________, Tenant(s)”.
Tenant(s) is renting from Landlord the Property located at: __________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
LANDLORD’S DISCLOSURE: (select one)
____ This property may contain asbestos
____ This property contains asbestos
This hazardous substance is contained in some of the original building materials and
in some of the products and materials used to maintain the property. Disturbance or
damage to certain interior apartment surfaces may increase the potential exposure
to these substances.
a) Tenant or the Tenant guest(s), employees and contractors shall not take or
permit any action which in any way damages or disturbs the Premises or any
part thereof, including, but not limited to:
i) piercing the surface of the ceiling by drilling or any other method;
ii) hanging plants, mobiles, or other objects from the ceiling;
iii) attaching any fixtures to the ceiling;
iv) allowing any objects to come in contact with the ceiling;
v) permitting water or any liquid, other than ordinary steam
condensation, to come into contact with the ceiling;
vi) painting, cleaning, or undertaking any repairs of any portion of the
ceiling;
vii) replacing light fixtures;
viii) undertaking any activity which results in building vibration that may
cause damage to the ceiling.
b) Tenant shall notify Landlord immediately in writing (i) if there is any damage
to or deterioration of the ceiling in the Property or any portion thereof,
including, without limitation, flaking, loose, cracking, hanging or dislodged
material, water leaks, or stains in the ceiling, or (ii) upon the occurrence of any
of the events described in Paragraph 1 above.
The following parties have reviewed the information above and certify, to the best of
their knowledge, that the information they have provided is true and accurate.
________________________________ ________________________________
Landlord Date Landlord Date
________________________________ ________________________________
Tenant Date Tenant Date
________________________________ ________________________________
Agent Date Agent Date
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DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION ON
METHAMPHETAMINE CONTAMINATION
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into between ________________________________,
“Landlord" and ________________________________, ________________________________,
________________________________, and ________________________________, Tenant(s)”.
Tenant(s) is renting from Landlord the Property located at: __________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
LANDLORD’S DISCLOSURE: (select one)
____ Has been found to be contaminated above safe levels and is in the process of
decontamination.
____ Has been found to be contaminated, but falls within safe levels after tests were
conducted.
____ Has no suspicion of contamination.
CERTIFICATION OF ACCURACY
The following parties have reviewed the information above and certify, to the best of
their knowledge, that the information they have provided is true and accurate.
________________________________ ________________________________
Landlord Date Landlord Date
________________________________ ________________________________
Tenant Date Tenant Date
________________________________ ________________________________
Agent Date Agent Date
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DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION ON MOLD
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into between ________________________________,
Landlord" and ________________________________, ________________________________,
________________________________, and ________________________________, Tenant(s)”.
Tenant(s) is renting from Landlord the Property located at: __________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
The Landlord has inspected the unit prior to lease and knows of no damp or wet
building materials and knows of no mold or mildew contamination. Tenant is hereby
notified that mold, however, can grow if the premises are not properly maintained or
ventilated. If moisture is allowed to accumulate in the Property, it can cause mildew
and mold to grow. It is important that Tenant regularly allow air to circulate in the
Property. It is also important that Tenant keep the interior of the unit clean and that
they promptly notify the Landlord of any leaks, moisture problems, and/or mold
growth.
Tenant agrees to maintain the Property in a manner that prevents the occurrence of
an infestation of mold or mildew in the premises. Tenant agrees to uphold this
responsibility in part by complying with the following list of responsibilities:
1) Tenant agrees to keep the unit free of dirt and debris that can harbor
mold.
2) Tenant agrees to immediately report to the Landlord any water
intrusion, such as plumbing leaks, drips, or "sweating"
3) pipes.
4) Tenant agrees to notify owner of overflows from bathroom, kitchen, or
unit laundry facilities, especially in cases where the
5) overflow may have permeated walls or cabinets.
6) Tenant agrees to report to the Landlord any significant mold growth on
surfaces inside the premises.
7) Tenant agrees to allow the Landlord to enter the unit to inspect and
make necessary repairs.
8) Tenant agrees to use bathroom fans while showering or bathing and to
report to the Landlord any non-working fan.
9) Tenant agrees to use exhaust fans whenever cooking, dishwashing, or
cleaning.
10) Tenant agrees to use all reasonable care to close all windows and other
openings in the premises to prevent outdoor water
11) from penetrating into the interior unit.
12) Tenant agrees to clean and dry any visible moisture on windows, walls,
and other surfaces, including personal Property, as
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DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION ON MOLD (CONT.)
13) soon as reasonably possible. (Note: Mold can grow on damp surfaces
within 24 to 48 hours.)
14) Tenant agrees to notify the Landlord of any problems with the air
conditioning or heating systems that are discovered
15) by the Tenant.
Tenant agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Landlord from any actions,
claims, losses, damages, and expenses, including, but not limited to, attorneys' fees
that the Landlord may sustain or incur as a result of the negligence of the Tenant or
any guest or other person living in, occupying, or using the premises.
LANDLORD’S DISCLOSURE: (select one)
____ Has been found to be contaminated above safe levels and is in the process of
decontamination.
____ Has been found to be contaminated, but falls within safe levels after tests were
conducted.
____ Has no suspicion of contamination.
CERTIFICATION OF ACCURACY
The following parties have reviewed the information above and certify, to the best of
their knowledge, that the information they have provided is true and accurate.
________________________________ ________________________________
Landlord Date Landlord Date
________________________________ ________________________________
Tenant Date Tenant Date
________________________________ ________________________________
Agent Date Agent Date
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DISCLOSURE OF DEMOLITION PERMIT
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into between ________________________________,
“Landlord" and ________________________________, ________________________________,
________________________________, and ________________________________, Tenant(s)”.
Tenant(s) is renting from Landlord the Property located at: __________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
LANDLORD’S DISCLOSURE:
On __/__/__, the following unit(s) are scheduled for demolition. On or after this date,
active lease agreements will terminate for the affected unit(s).
CERTIFICATION OF ACCURACY
The following parties have reviewed the information above and certify, to the best of
their knowledge, that the information they have provided is true and accurate.
________________________________ ________________________________
Landlord Date Landlord Date
________________________________ ________________________________
Tenant Date Tenant Date
________________________________ ________________________________
Agent Date Agent Date
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DISCLOSURE OF ORDNANCE
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into between ________________________________,
“Landlord" and ________________________________, ________________________________,
________________________________, and ________________________________, Tenant(s)”.
Tenant(s) is renting from Landlord the Property located at: __________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
LANDLORD’S DISCLOSURE:
This property is located within 1 mile of a former federal or military facility which may
contain explosive munitions.
CERTIFICATION OF ACCURACY
The following parties have reviewed the information above and certify, to the best of
their knowledge, that the information they have provided is true and accurate.
________________________________ ________________________________
Landlord Date Landlord Date
________________________________ ________________________________
Tenant Date Tenant Date
________________________________ ________________________________
Agent Date Agent Date
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DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION ON DEATH IN A RENTAL UNIT
TH
IS AGREEMENT made and entered into between ________________________________,
“Landlord" and ________________________________, ________________________________,
________________________________, and ________________________________, Tenant(s)”.
Te
nant(s) is renting from Landlord the Property located at: __________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
LANDLORD’S DISCLOSURE:
At
the time of this lease agreement, Landlord certifies the following information
pertaining to the history of death in the rental property:
____ No death reported
____ Death by natural causes
____ Death by violent crime: ________________________________________________________
____ Death by communicable disease: ______________________________________________
Tenant has a right to have questions answered pertaining to death in the rental unit
to the best of the Landlord’s knowledge upon request.
CERTIFICATION OF ACCURACY
The following parties have reviewed the information above and certify, to the best of
their knowledge, that the information they have provided is true and accurate.
________________________________ ________________________________
Landlord Date Landlord Date
________________________________ ________________________________
Tenant Date Tenant Date
________________________________ ________________________________
Agent Date Agent Date
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DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION ON PESTS
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into between ________________________________,
“Landlord" and ________________________________, ________________________________,
________________________________, and ________________________________, Tenant(s)”.
Tenant(s) is renting from Landlord the Property located at: __________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
LANDLORD’S DISCLOSURE:
On __/__/__, the following unit or surrounding unit(s) is scheduled for a pesticide
treatment to control/remove pests and/or insects.
____ This is a one-time treatment
____ This is one of a routine treatment, scheduled for: __________________________
The pest(s) to be controlled are: __________________________
The pesticide to be used is: __________________________
CERTIFICATION OF ACCURACY
The following parties have reviewed the information above and certify, to the best of
their knowledge, that the information they have provided is true and accurate.
________________________________ ________________________________
Landlord Date Landlord Date
________________________________ ________________________________
Tenant Date Tenant Date
________________________________ ________________________________
Agent Date Agent Date
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DISCLOSURE OF SHARED UTILITIES ARRANGEMENTS
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into between ________________________________,
“Landlord" and ________________________________, ________________________________,
________________________________, and ________________________________, Tenant(s)”.
Tenant(s) is renting from Landlord the Property located at: __________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
LANDLORD’S DISCLOSURE:
____ This rental unit shares the following utilities with another unit or common area:
____ Electricity
____ Water
____ Gas
____ Sewage
____ Other: _________________________________________
____ This lease uses the following method for calculating utility charges between
Tenant(s):
____ Home Square Footage
____ Number of Tenants
____ Even Split Between Tenants
____ Other:___________________________________________________________
____Tenant agrees to pay the monthly utility charge to Landlord, plus a $___________
service charge as part of each month’s rental payment.
CERTIFICATION OF ACCURACY
The following parties have reviewed the information above and certify, to the best of
their knowledge, that the information they have provided is true and accurate.
________________________________ ________________________________
Landlord Date Landlord Date
________________________________ ________________________________
Tenant Date Tenant Date
________________________________ ________________________________
Agent Date Agent Date
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FLOOD ZONE DISCLOSURE
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into between ________________________________,
“Landlord" and ________________________________, ________________________________,
________________________________, and ________________________________, Tenant(s)”.
Tenant(s) is renting from Landlord the Property located at: __________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
LANDLORD’S DISCLOSURE:
This property is located in a known flood zone, putting it at a higher risk of flooding.
Landlord and Landlord’s insurer are NOT responsible for personal loss occurring at
this rental unit due to flooding or other hazards. It is recommended that Tenant
pursues renter’s insurance and flood insurance. Information about hazards can be
found on the California Office of Emergency Services’ website at
https://myhazards.caloes.ca.gov
The above notice is pursuant to section 1632 of the Civil Code and absolves Landlord
of liability to flood-related damages.
CERTIFICATION OF ACCURACY
The following parties have reviewed the information above and certify, to the best of
their knowledge, that the information they have provided is true and accurate.
________________________________ ________________________________
Landlord Date Landlord Date
________________________________ ________________________________
Tenant Date Tenant Date
________________________________ ________________________________
Agent Date Agent Date
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DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION ON BED BUGS
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into between ________________________________,
“Landlord" and ________________________________, ________________________________,
________________________________, and ________________________________, Tenant(s)”.
Tenant(s) is renting from Landlord the Property located at: __________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
BED BUG APPEARANCE. Bed bugs have six legs. Adult bed bugs have flat bodies
about 1/4 of an inch in length. Their color can vary from red and brown to copper
colored. Young bed bugs are very small. Their bodies are about 1/16 of an inch in
length. They have almost no color. When a bed bug feeds, its body swells, may
lengthen, and becomes bright red, sometimes making it appear to be a different
insect. Bed bugs do not fly. They can either crawl or be carried from place to place on
objects, people, or animals. Bed bugs can be hard to find and identify because they
are tiny and try to stay hidden.
LIFE CYCLE AND REPRODUCTION. An average bed bug lives for about 10 months.
Female bed bugs lay one to five eggs per day. Bed bugs grow to full adulthood in
about 21 days. Bed bugs can survive for months without feeding.
BED BUG BITES. Because bed bugs usually feed at night, most people are bitten in
their sleep and do not realize they were bitten. A person’s reaction to insect bites is
an immune response and so varies from person to person. Sometimes the red welts
caused by the bites will not be noticed until many days after a person was bitten, if
at all. Common signs and symptoms of a possible bed bug infestation:
1) Small red to reddish brown fecal spots on mattresses, box springs, bed
frames, mattresses, linens, upholstery, or walls.
2) Molted bed bug skins, white, sticky eggs, or empty eggshells.
3) Very heavily infested areas may have a characteristically sweet odor.
4) Red, itchy bite marks, especially on the legs, arms, and other body parts
exposed while sleeping. However, some people do not show bed bug lesions
on their bodies even though bed bugs may have fed on them.
For more information, see the Internet Web sites of the United States Environmental
Protection Agency and the National Pest Management Association.
CERTIFICATION OF ACCURACY. The following parties have reviewed the information
above and certify, to the best of their knowledge, that the information they have
provided is true and accurate.
________________________________ ________________________________
Landlord Date Landlord Date
________________________________ ________________________________
Tenant Date Tenant Date
________________________________ ________________________________
Agent Date Agent Date
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DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION ON LEAD-BASED PAINT AND/OR LEAD-BASED
PAINT HAZARDS LEAD WARNING STATEMENT
Housing built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint. Lead from paint, paint
chips, and dust can pose health hazards if not managed properly. Lead exposure is
especially harmful to young children and pregnant women. Before renting pre-1978
housing, lessors must disclose the presence of known lead-based paint and/or lead-
based paint hazards in the dwelling. Lessees must also receive a federally approved
pamphlet on lead poisoning prevention.
Lessor’s Disclosure
a) Presence of lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards (check (i) or (ii)
below):
i) ______ Known lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards are
present in the housing (explain).
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
ii) _____ Lessor has no knowledge of lead-based paint and/or lead-based
paint hazards in the housing.
b) Records and reports available to the lessor (check (i) or (ii) below):
i) ______ Lessor has provided the lessee with all available records and reports
pertaining to lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the
housing (list documents below).
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
ii) _____ Lessor has no reports or records pertaining to lead-based paint
and/or lead-based paint hazards in the housing.
Lessee’s Acknowledgment (initial)
c) ________ Lessee has received copies of all information listed above.
d) ________ Lessee has received the pamphlet Protect Your Family from Lead in Your
Home.
Agent’s Acknowledgment (initial)
e) ________ Agent has informed the lessor of the lessor’s obligations under 42 U.S.C.
4852d and is aware of his/her responsibility to ensure compliance.
Certification of Accuracy
The following parties have reviewed the information above and certify, to the best of
their knowledge, that the information they have provided is true and accurate.
________________________________ ________________________________
Lessor Date Lessor Date
________________________________ ________________________________
Lessee Date Lessee Date
________________________________ ________________________________
Agent Date Agent Date