Build your California residential lease
Answer a few questions and we'll assemble a state-specific California lease with the current required disclosures and notices, including the AB 12 deposit rules.
Step 1 of 6: Property
Is the unit rented furnished?
Was the building built before 1978?Pre-1978 housing needs the federal lead-based paint disclosure.
Do you have actual knowledge the property is in a special flood hazard area?If yes, California law (Gov. Code Section 8589.45) requires a flood disclosure in the lease.
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