Tenants
Lease Agreement Laws
Tenants are expected to comply with all terms and conditions specified in the lease agreement. This includes restrictions on pets, subletting, and making alterations to the property, which typically require prior written approval from the landlord.
Upon reaching the lease term's end, the California agreement automatically expires. Tenants planning to renew or terminate their lease must follow the procedures in the agreement.
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Tenant Duties
Tenants are responsible for keeping the rental unit clean and sanitary. They are expected to undertake minor repairs and maintenance, such as replacing light bulbs and keeping the premises tidy. Tenants should promptly report more significant issues to the landlord.
Evictions
Please keep in mind the landlord may evict the tenant for many reasons; Rental property agreement breach., Criminal activity and or Failure to pay. In these cases, the landlord can give a three-day notice to the tenant to either pay or quit. If the agreement wasn't written, a tenant might receive a federal standard up to three months' notice. However, at-will tenants are entitled to at least 30 days' notice or 60 days' notice if they've been renting for more than a year.
Tenant Responsibilities
Keeping the rental unit in clean and habitable condition
Keeping fixtures clean and sanitary
Using the rental unit for living, sleeping, cooking, or dining purposes only
Paying rent on time
Respecting neighbors and other renters' privacy and quiet enjoyment
Tenant Rights
The right to a safe and habitable living space.
The right to privacy and quiet enjoyment.
The right to dispute eviction notices.
A capped security deposit of one month's rent
Protection against eviction for contacting law enforcement or suspected criminal activity.
Stricter conditions for owner move-in evictions.
Rental Agreement Disclosures
List of parties involved in the rental agreement.
Description of the property.
Amount of rent, due date, and payment methods.
Late fee policy.
Lease termination policies.
Eviction policies.
Security deposit policies.
Additional mandatory disclosures (Common utilities, pests, mold, lead-based paint, etc.)