DISCLOSURES/ADDENDUMS

Asbestos Addendum – An addendum must be added if the property being rented contains or may contain asbestos.

Bedbug Addendum (§ 1954.603) – Landlord, after inspection, must attach addendum regarding the possibility of a bedbug infestation.

CC&R’s Addendum – Signature of this document acknowledges that the tenant received a copy of the lease or rental agreement.

Crime/Drug Free Addendum – Landlord and tenant must sign addendum regarding illegal activity on the premises.

Flooding Disclosure (§ 8589.45) – Landlord must disclose if the property is within flooding zone.

Grilling Addendum – An addendum regarding the tenant’s ability to grill on the premises.

Lead Based Paint Disclosure – If the property was built prior to 1978, a landlord must disclose the possibility of lead-based paint having been used on the property.

Megan’s Law (§ 2079.10a) – Landlord and tenant must sign expressing acknowledgment of Megan’s law regarding sex offenders.

Mold Notification Addendum (§ 26147)- An required addendum regarding the existence of mold on the property.

Move-in Checklist – Checklist that lists the damage to the property prior to the tenants move-in date to be referenced at the end of the term to determine the validity of security deposit claims.

Ordnance Locations (§ 1940.7) – Landlord must disclose knowledge of the existence of any federal or state ordnance locations in the neighborhood that exist or have existed.

Pet Addendum – An addition to the lease agreement if the tenant would like to bring a pet on to the premises.

Renter’s Insurance Addendum – This form should be included if the landlord demands that the tenant acquire renter’s insurance.

Satellite Dish and Antenna Addendum – Californian tenants have the right to a satellite dish or antenna; however, this addendum must be completed should that be the case.

Smoke Detector/Carbon Monoxide Addendum (§ 17926) – To be completed to ensure tenant is aware of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors on-premises.

Smoking Policy Addendum (§ 1947.5) – Landlord must disclose if smoking is allowed on-premises.

SECURITY DEPOSITS

Maximum (1950.5) – If the property is unfurnished, the landlord can demand two (2) months’ rent. If the property is furnished, the landlord can demand three (3) months’ rent. If the tenant elects to use a waterbed, the landlord may charge an additional half month’s rent.

Returning (1950.5)- As long as the tenant returns the keys and vacates the property as stated in the rental contract, the landlord must give back the deposit within twenty-one (21) days.

LANDLORD’S ENTRY/ACCESS

The landlord has the right to access the rental unit with at least twenty-four (24) hours’ notice to the tenant (Code 1954). For the last inspection upon move-out, the landlord has to give forty-eight (48) hours notice. It is recommended that the landlord use a Written Notice.

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