California Landlord Forms

Every document below is built for California's specific rules — security deposit limits, notice periods, and required disclosures, applied automatically from your answers.

Core state figures — deposit caps, notice periods, entry rules — independently verified by a licensed U.S. attorney.

California law at a glance

Security deposit cap: 1 month' rent
Cal. Civ. Code § 1950.5 (as amended by AB 12) · source
Deposit return deadline: 21 days after move-out
Cal. Civ. Code § 1950.5(g)(1) · source
Month-to-month termination notice: 60 days
Cal. Civ. Code § 1946.1 · source
Pay-or-quit notice (late rent): 3 days
Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 1161(2) · source
Landlord entry notice: 1 day
Cal. Civ. Code § 1954(d)(1) · source
Late fee guidance: 6% of monthly rent
Cal. Civ. Code § 1671 · source

Documents for California

Residential Lease Agreement

$29

A fixed-term or month-to-month residential lease agreement, customized for your state's security deposit rules, notice periods, and required disclosures.

Rental Application Form

$19

A landlord-branded application form for prospective tenants to complete.

Move-In / Move-Out Inspection Checklist

$19

A room-by-room condition checklist to document the property at move-in and move-out.

Late Rent Notice (Pay or Quit)

$19

A pay-or-quit notice for unpaid rent, with your state's statutory cure period calculated automatically.

Lease Renewal Agreement

$19

Extends an existing lease for a new term, with updated rent and any changed terms.

Security Deposit Return Letter

$19

An itemized security deposit return letter, timed to your state's statutory deadline so you never miss it and risk statutory damages.

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