California Agreement to Rent or Lease

Agreement To Rent Or Lease

This Agreement is made and entered into between , hereinafter “Owner” and (names of all Residents and names and ages of children to reside on the premises):

Resident (Age) Resident (Age)

Resident (Age) Resident (Age)

Resident (Age) Resident (Age)

Hereinafter “Resident.” The word Resident as used herein shall include the singular as well as the plural. Subject to the terms and conditions below, Owner rents to Resident, and Resident rents from Owner, for residential purposes only, the premises known as:

Unit # (if applicable)

in the City of , California

Owner and Resident mutually agree as follows:

1. TERM. The term of the rental shall begin on , and shall continue as follows subject to the payment of rent for one month and the security deposit: (check one)

For a period of months and days thereafter expiring on (the expiration date).

On a periodic tenancy basis, terminable by either party by the giving of a written notice pursuant to Paragraph 22 of this Agreement (A Periodic Tenancy).

2. RENT. Resident shall pay to Owner the Monthly rent of $ , in advance on or before the day of each month without deduction or offset.

3. SECURITY DEPOSIT. On signing this Agreement, Resident shall pay to Owner the sum of $ as a deposit to secure Resident’s performance of the covenants contained herein.

4. UTILITIES. Resident shall pay for all utilities, services and charges, except .

5. OCCUPANCY. Resident agrees that the premises are to be used as a private residence for Resident listed herein, for a total of adults and child/children.

6. LATE CHARGE / RETURNED CHECKS. If Resident fails to pay the rent in full by the end of the day after it is due, Resident shall pay a late charge of $ as additional rent.

7. ACCEPTANCE OF PREMISES. Resident has inspected the premises, furnishing and equipment, and has found them to be satisfactory.

8. POSSESSION OF PREMISES. In the event Owner is unable to deliver possession of the premises to Resident for any reason not within Owner’s control, including, but not limited to failure of prior occupants to vacate as agreed or required by law, Owner shall not be liable to Resident except for the return of all sums previously paid to Owner in the event Resident chooses to terminate this Rental Agreement.

9. PETS, WATER-FILLED FURNITURE/ANTENNAS AND/OR SATELLITE DISHES. No animal, pet, antenna/satellite dish or water-filled furniture shall be kept on or about the premises without the prior written consent of the Owner.

10. SECURITY. Resident acknowledges that Owner has made no representation that the property is a “secure” complex.

11. QUIET ENJOYMENT / USE. All residents shall be entitled to quiet enjoyment of the premises.

12. JOINT AND SEVERAL LIABILITY (CO-RESIDENT). If more than one Resident enters into this Agreement, the obligations are joint and several.

13. CARE AND MAINTENANCE. Resident agrees to keep the premises clean, in good order and repair, and free of trash, mold, mildew and unsightly material.

14. RIGHT OF ENTRY. Owner or Owner’s agents shall have right to enter the premises for purposes of performing inspections; to make necessary or agreed repairs, alterations or improvements; supplying agreed services; to exhibit the property to prospective residents; when the Resident has abandoned or surrendered the premises; in case of emergency, and pursuant to court order or state law.

15. VEHICLES AND PARKING. Owner reserves the right to control parking and to tow away, at Resident’s expense, any vehicle causing an unsafe/hazardous condition or parked in unauthorized spaces.

16. SUBLEASING / ASSIGNMENT. Resident shall not sublease any part of the premises or assign this Agreement without the prior written consent of Owner.

17. PEST CONTROL. Upon demand by Owner, Residents shall temporarily vacate the premises for a reasonable period of time to allow pest or vermin control work to be done.

18. LIABILITY / DAMAGE RESPONSIBILITY. Resident agrees to hold Owner harmless from all claims of loss or damage to property, and of injury or death to persons caused by the intentional acts or negligence of the Resident, his guest or invitees, or occurring on the premises rented for Resident’s exclusive use.

19. TERMINATION: CLEANING / REPAIRS. Upon termination of the tenancy, Resident shall leave the premises in a clean and orderly condition, free of trash and personal property.

20. RULES AND REGULATIONS. Resident acknowledges receipt of, and has read a copy of the Apartment Rules and Regulations, which are hereby incorporated into this Agreement by this reference.

21. SMOKE DETECTION DEVICE. The premises are equipped with a smoke detection device(s), and Resident shall test the smoke detector at least once a week to determine if it is operating properly.

22. TERMINATION / HOLDING OVER. If this Agreement is a periodic tenancy, either party may terminate the tenancy by the service of written notice.

23. DEFAULT. In the event of a default by Resident, Owner may elect to continue the lease in effect or terminate all of Resident’s rights hereunder.

24. ARBITRATION OF DISPUTES. Any dispute between the parties arising from or relating to a claim for personal injury related to the leased premises shall be resolved solely by arbitration.

25. ATTORNEYS’ FEES / WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL. If any legal action or proceeding is brought by either party to enforce any part of this agreement, the prevailing party shall recover reasonable costs and attorneys’ fees.

26. The California Department of Justice and other local law enforcement authorities maintain for public access a database of locations of persons required to register under the Penal Code.

27. GENERAL. Each and every term, covenant and agreement herein contained shall be deemed a condition hereof. No oral agreements have been entered into, and this Agreement shall not be modified unless such modification is reduced to writing.

By signing this agreement the parties hereto indicate that they have read and understand this entire agreement and agree to all of the terms, covenants and conditions stated herein. Resident acknowledges receipt of a copy of this agreement with all addenda.

Rev. 01/01/03