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| Form Title (Click to Download) | Description |
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| A.1 – Application to Rent | Use this form to obtain a prospective tenant’s information for evaluation. This form was last updated in October 2023 to comply with the Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act and requires that users (property owners) complete the last page, “Notice Regarding Background Investigation Pursuant to California Law.” Also, this form includes a section for use of “Reusable Tenant Screening Reports” now mandatory to accept in West Hollywood (currently optional for rental housing providers in areas other than West Hollywood and potentially other jurisdictions in the future).REV 7.15.24” |
| A.2 – Deposit Receipt | Use this form when a tenant applicant provides a deposit prior to signing of a lease. |
| A.3 – Inventory Checklist – Premises Only | Use this form to document the condition of the rental unit at the time of move-in and later when a tenant moves-out. This form will assist you in documenting any deductions from a tenant’s security deposit. |
| A.4 – Notice of Negative Credit Information and Rental Application Rejection | Use this form to notify a tenant applicant of negative credit information and rejection of rental application. |
| A.5 – Pet Application | Use this form when tenant applicant has a pet that will live in the rental unit. |
| A.6 – Rental Unit Holding Deposit Agreement | Use this form when accepting a deposit payment to hold rental unit off of the market pending tenant applicant screening. |
| A.7 – Screening Fee Agreement | Use this form when accepting payment for credit check and background verification (tenant screening). |
| A.8 – Landlord Verification Form | Use this form to send to your tenant applicant’s prior landlord to verify information such as on-time rent payments, etc. The form must be signed by your prospective tenant to authorize the previous landlord to provide the information you are requesting. |
| A.9 – Notice of Tenant Credit Reporting (S.B. 1157) for Owners of 15 or More Assisted Housing Development Units | This form applies to owners of 15 or more “Assisted Housing Development” Units. On or after July 1, 2021 and until July 1, 2025 for new leases, and by October 1, 2021 for leases in existence as of July 1, 2021, landlords of one or more assisted housing developments (total of 15 or more units among all properties) must now offer tenants to have their rental payments reported to at least one consumer credit reporting agency. Landlords are required to offer tenants the option to have their rental payments reported annually after the initial offer if tenants do not initially elect to have their rent payments reported.
Landlords may charge any tenants that elects to have rent reported the lesser of $10.00 per month or the actual cost to the landlord to provide the service. If the fee remains unpaid for 30 days or more, the landlord may stop reporting the tenant’s rental payments and the tenant shall be unable to elect rent reporting again for a period of six months from the date on which the fee first became due. A tenant who elects to have rent reported may file a written request to stop that reporting, provided that, the tenant is then prohibited from electing rent reporting again for at least 6 months thereafter. A tenant who elects to have rent reported does not forfeit specified tenant rights and if a tenant makes deductions from rent or otherwise withholds it, as authorized under the law, the deductions or withholding does not constitute a late rental payment. An “Assisted Housing Development” means a multifamily rental housing development that receives governmental assistance under any of the programs set forth at: www.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/sec.65863.10 Senate Bill 1157 Update: California Passes Legislation to Help Renters Establish Credit for Paying Rent |
| A.10 – Rental Criteria for Rental Applicants | It is important that you establish your rental criteria and apply it consistently to all applicants you deal with. Appropriate rental criteria can also standardize and simplify your tenant selection process and will help you narrow down your minimum requirements as a landlord ranging from rental history and background checks to pet and parking policies. Establishing and following a rental criterion protects both the landlord and the tenant and is a critical part of a thorough tenant selection process. (rev 5.1.24) THIS SUGGESTED RENTAL CRITERIA MAY NOT ADDRESS ELEMENTS YOU MAY WANT OR NEED FOR YOURSELF. YOU MAY USE THIS DOCUMENT AS A GUIDE IN SETTING CRITERION THAT MEETS YOUR SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS. |
| A.11 – Pre-Inspection Checklist for Plumbing and Appliances, Etc. | Descrition – Use this form to inspect condition of unit before and after move-in. Note that under State law, photographs may be required of pre-move-in, damages, and subsequent repairs in order to allow property owners to make deductions from a renter’s security deposit. |
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| B.1 – Security Deposit Refund Form | Use this form to calculate the amount of security deposit to be refunded to a tenant. Attn. City of Los Angeles property owners: be sure to calculate interest due at published rates.[See Also Form I.10 – Security Deposits and Late Charges Briefing] |
| B.2 – Standard Security Deposit Agreement | Use this form to provide a tenant with the terms governing receipt and refund of a security deposit, and for tenant to acknowledge receipt of “house rules” and lack of security at premises, among other things.[See Also Form I.10 – Security Deposits and Late Charges Briefing] |
| B.3 – City of Los Angeles Bulletin: Interest on Security Deposits | This explains how much interest you should pay on security deposits each year between 1990 and 2020 for rental units subject to the Rent Stabilization Ordinance in the City of Los Angeles. Landlords are required to pay (1) simple interest using the rates in this Bulletin, or (2) actual interest earned on security deposit funds deposited in your bank account.
To view a list of the City of LAHD Reference for the attached B.3 Interest Rates form on Security Deposits, CLICK HERE |
| B.4 – Standard Notice of Right to Request Initial Inspection | Use this form when an initial inspection of the rental unit is requested by a tenant. This form documents the condition of a rental unit at the time possession is first accepted by renter which may then be helpful later when inspecting condition of a rental unit upon move-out and documenting deductions from tenant’s security deposit.> |
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| C.1 – Standard Month to Month Rental Agreement. Rev 6.20.24 | Use this form when entering into a month-to-month agreement with a tenant. 2024 Update: new section for micro mobility devices per state law, and updated pest control section.This means that the lease term is monthly and not for a fixed period such as a year or more. |
| C.2 – Lease Agreement (Minimum Term) Rev. 6.20.24 | Use this form when entering into a lease agreement with a tenant for a specified period of more than 30-days (typically one year or longer).2024 Update: new section for micro mobility devices per state law, and updated pest control section |
* – We suggest using these addendums with all lease agreements.
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| D.1 – AB 1482 Addendum – Exempt from California State Rent Control* | Use this form to amend your existing lease agreement IF YOUR RENTAL UNIT IS EXEMPT FROM STATE RENT CONTROL in order to comply with the California state notice requirement under Assembly Bill 1482, effective July 1, 2020 for new lease agreements and effective August 1, 2020 for existing lease agreements. |
| D.2 – AB 1482 Addendum – Subject to (not Exempt from) California State Rent Control* | Use this form to amend your existing lease agreement in order to comply with the California state notice requirement under Assembly Bill 1482, effective July 1, 2020 for new lease agreements and effective August 1, 2020 for existing lease agreements. |
| D.3 – Acknowledgement of Non-Tenancy | Use this form when allowing a resident that is NOT your tenant to live at the premises. This resident is not a party to the lease agreement with your tenant. |
| D.4 – Addendum to Standard Month-to-Month Rental Agreement / Lease | Use this form to amend or modify a standard “month-to-month” lease to include any terms not covered by the lease or by other forms or addendums we provide. |
| D.5 – Addendum to Standard Rental Agreement / Lease | Use this form to amend or modify a standard (fixed term) lease to include any terms not covered by the lease or by other forms or addendums we provide. |
| D.6 – Bed Bug Addendum | Use this form to advise your tenant regarding the appearance and reporting of bed bugs in or near the rented premises. |
| D.7 – Continuing Guarantee | Use this form when a third-party guarantees your tenant’s lease payments and / or performance under the rental agreement / lease. |
| D.8 – Disclosure of Information on Lead-Based Paint or Lead-Based Paint Hazards | Use this form if you are aware of any lead-based paint and / or lead based paint hazards in or one the rented premises. |
| D.9 – Electric Vehicle Charging Station Agreement | Use this form if a tenant wishes to install an electric vehicle charging station at the tenant’s cost. |
| D.10 – House Rules: Obligations of a Resident, Rules and Regulations Addendum to Lease and Rental Agreement * | Use this form to have a tenant acknowledge tenant obligations and house rules at your property. |
| D.11 – Lead Booklet | Before renting pre-1978 housing, owners must disclose the presence of known lead-based paint hazards in the housing premises. At the time of lease signing, renters must receive this federally approved pamphlet on lead poisoning prevention.rev.9.21.23 |
| D.12 – Lease Extension Agreement | Use this form when extending your lease agreement beyond any initial or extended term. |
| D.13 – Personal Property / Parking / Storage Leasing Agreement | Use this form when leasing a storage area, parking space or other leased property to a tenant separate from the lease of a residential unit. |
| D.14 – Pet Agreement | Use this form when renting a unit to a tenant that has a pet and when you do not have a written lease. |
| D.15 – Pet Agreement Addendum | Use this form when renting a unit to a tenant that has a pet. |
| D.16 – Political Sign Addendum | Use this form to set forth the rules for the placement of political signage at a property. |
| D.17 – Pool and Hot Tub Addendum | Use this form when a pool and/or hot tub is located on the property. |
| D.18 – Proposition 65 Warning Addendum | Proposition 65 requires warnings to be provided to each known adult occupant of a rental property at the time of renting, leasing, or “hiring out” the property. The warning must be initially made and renewed each year by one of the following methods: (1) delivering a letter to each known adult tenant; (2) sending an electronic message to each known adult tenant’s email address; or (3) including the warning in a lease or rental agreement. In this Addendum, the name of at least one chemical that is a carcinogen and/or reproductive toxicant that is present at the property must be listed. Although landlords are not required to use this addendum and warn residents of the presence of cancer-causing chemicals, use of this form provides a “safe harbor.” Declining to provide the warning may pose a risk of enforcement action, whereby landlords would need to defend their warnings as being “clear and reasonable.” Landlords that fail to provide adequate warnings are subject to penalties as high as $2,500 per violation per day. |
| D.19 – Special Flood Hazard Area Addendum | Use this form when your rental property is located within a special flood hazard area. |
| D.20 – Standard Satellite Dish and Antenna Addendum | Use this form when a tenant requests to install a satellite dish and/or antenna at the rental property |
| D.21 – Water Submetering Addendum | Use this form to bill a tenant for water service separately from the rent when the premises are equipped with a water submeter. |
| D.22 – Information on Mold and Dampness for Renters in California | Effective January 1, 2022, the booklet, “Information on Dampness and Mold for Renters in California” from the California Department of Public Health must be provided to renters for all new tenancies. This booklet is required by legislation that was passed in 2001 (Senate Bill 732, the “Toxic Mold Protection Act”) but not developed by the Department of Public Health until recently. It is available in both English and Spanish. |
| D.23 – lease addendum City of Cudahy | Use this form as an addendum to any lease agreement along with Form D.23.1, “Notice of Tenants’ Rights,” to comply with the City of Cudahy’s Ordinance No. 736, Chapter 5.13, “Rent Stabilization” pursuant to the city’s municipal code.This form was updated in 2024 to include the required Notice of Tenant Rights. Property owners are required to provide written notice of the ordinance and tenants’ rights at: (i) Commencement of a lease, or (ii) Renewal of lease. The notice shall be written in the language that the Owner and Tenant used to negotiate the terms of the Tenancy (e.g., Spanish, Chinese, Tagalog, Vietnamese and Korean), as well as English and in a form prescribed by the City |
| Form Title (Click to Download) | Description |
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| E.1 – Acknowledgement of Renter’s Notice to Vacate | Use this form to acknowledge receipt of a tenant’s oral or written notice to vacate a rental unit. |
| E.2 – Declaration of Service of Notice | Use this form when providing any 3-day, 30-day or 60-day notice to a tenant. This form is for your records only. |
| E.3 – Culver City Notice of Change in Terms of Tenancy | Use this form to document changes in terms under a lease in the Culver City (e.g., change in rental rate) and notify tenant of mediation services available through City of Culver City Landlord Tenant Mediation Board. |
| E.4 – Glendale Notice of Change in Terms of Tenancy | Use this form to document any changes in terms under a lease in the City of Glendale (e.g., change in rental rate) and to have tenant acknowledge receipt of offer to enter into a one-year lease. |
| E.5 – Long Beach Notice of Change in Terms of Tenancy | Use this form to document any changes in terms under a lease in Long Beach (e.g., change in rental rate). |
| E.6 – Los Angeles (City) Notice of Change in Terms of Tenancy | For City of Los Angeles only. Use this form to document any changes in terms under a lease in the City of Los Angeles (e.g., change in rental rate, pass-through of SCEP and registration fees, etc.). Include copy of Registration Certificate for current year with this notice. Beginning on January 1, 2022, the new annual SCEP Fee is $67.94 per unit – 50% only may be passed-through to renters monthly at $2.83 per unit per month. |
| E.7 – Los Angeles County (Unincorporated Areas) Los Angeles County Rent Stabilization and Tenant Protection Ordinance (RSTPO), | Rental property owners of fully and partially rent stabilized units located in unincorporated areas of the County must provide their tenants with a Notice of Tenant Rights. This form must be provided in all of the following circumstances: (i) When entering into a rental agreement by including a copy of the notice as an exhibit or attachment to the written rental agreement; (ii) When renewing a rental agreement; and (iii) When providing notice of a rent increase or decrease in a fully covered rental unit or a reduction in housing service. In addition, this Notice of Tenant Rights must be posted in a conspicuous location, such as a lobby of the property or common areas (e.g., near mailboxes, in laundry rooms, or at the entrance to the property). Go to www.aagla.org/shop to purchase this notice for your property. |
| E.8 – Notice of Belief of Abandonment | Form A, use this form in conjunction with Forms B & C below. Use this form when it appears a tenant has left property behind in the rental unit or appears to have abandoned the rental unit (e.g., moved out). |
| E.9 – Notice of Right to Claim Abandoned Property (Valued at Less than $700) | Form B, use this form in conjunction with Forms A & C. Use this form to notify a tenant of any property that was abandoned by tenant that is worth less than $700, and the process for recovering or disposing of the property if not claimed. |
| E.10 – Notice of Right to Claim Abandoned Property (Valued at More than $700) | Form C, use this form in conjunction with Forms A & B above. Use this form to notify a tenant of any property that was abandoned by tenant that is worth more than $700, and the process for recovering or disposing of the property if not claimed. |
| E.11 – Notice of Change of Terms in Tenancy (Non-Local Rent Control & State Mandated AB 1482 Rent Control) | Use this form to document any changes in terms under a lease in rental units not subject to a local jurisdiction’s rent control and for units subject to state mandated rent control per Assembly Bill 1482. (e.g., change in rental rate). |
| E.12 – Notice of Owner / Agent Office Hours | Use this form to notify tenants the days and times you wish to be contacted for non-emergency matters. |
| E.13 – Reminder: Your Rent is Past Due | Use this form to provide a tenant with a “friendly reminder” when rent is past due. Use this form prior to providing tenant with a “Three Day Notice to Pay or Quit.” |
| E.14 – Santa Monica Notice of Change in Terms of Tenancy. Revised 6.20.24 | Use this form to document any changes in terms under a lease in the City of Santa Monica (e.g., change in rental rate). For periods beginning on September 1, 2024st and ending on August 31, 2025. Rev 6.20.24st. |
| E.14.1 – Santa Monica Notice of Change in Terms of Tenancy. Revised 6.20.24 | Use this form to document any changes in terms under a lease in the City of Santa Monica (e.g., change in rental rate). For periods beginning on September 1, 2023st and ending on August 31st. |
| E.15 – Sixty (60) Day Notice to Quit | Use this form to notice a tenant to return possession of premises within 60-days for specific reasons such as failure to enter into new lease; move-in of owner or the owner’s spouse, children, parents, or resident manager; or for a unit that is not otherwise subject to eviction restrictions. |
| E.16 – Thirty (30) Day Notice to Quit | Use this form to provide notice to a tenant to return possession of premises within 30-days for specific reasons such as failure to enter into new lease; move-in or use of any part of premises (e.g., garage unit or parking) by owner or the owner’s spouse, children, parents, or resident manager; unauthorized pets; or for a unit that is not otherwise subject to eviction restrictions. (Rev. 7.24.24) |
| E.17 – Thirty (30) Day Notice to Pay Dishonored Check | Use this form to notice a tenant to “make good” on a check payment within 30-days. |
| E.18 – Three Day Notice to Pay or Quit rev. 9.28.24 | Use this form to notice a tenant to pay rent within 3-days, or upon failure to do so, to return possession of premises within 3-days.
Attn. City of Los Angeles Rental Housing Providers: Effective January 27, 2023, any written notice terminating a tenancy for a tenant at-fault legal reason must be filed with the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) within three (3) business days of service on the tenant per Los Angeles Municipal Code 151.09.G.9 & 165.05.B.5. At-fault eviction notices can be filed at https://housing.lacity.org/eviction-notices. Attn. Santa Monica Property Owners: Landlords are asked to email to the Santa Monica City Attorney’s Office (CAO) at unredacted copies of any notices of any endeavors to evict (pandemic-related or not), including a termination (pay or quit) notice or a summons and complaint for unlawful detainer, within two days of serving such notice or summons and complaint on a tenant. According to the City’s ordinance; however, violations of this requirement do not result in an affirmative defense for the tenant in an unlawful detainer action.rev. 9.28.24 |
| E.19 – Three Day Notice to Perform or Quit rev 4-25-23 | Use this form to notice a tenant to cease specific behavior or cease performing specific acts within 3-days, such as causing a disturbance or prohibiting owner access to tenant’s unit, or upon failure to do so, to return possession of premises within 3-days. rev 4-25-23 |
| E.20 – Three Day Notice to Quit | Use this form to notice a tenant for breach or other lease violation that cannot be cured (such as conducting criminal activity or creating a nuisance at premises). |
| E.21 – City of West Hollywood Notice of Change in Terms of Tenancy – rev 07.24.24 | Use this form to document any changes in terms under a lease in the City of West Hollywood (e.g., change in rental rate). NOT VALID UNTIL September 1, 2024. Revised 7.24.24 |
| E.21.1 – City of West Hollywood Notice of Change in Terms of Tenancy – rev 071223 | Use this form to document any changes in terms under a lease in the City of West Hollywood (e.g., change in rental rate). FORM VALID UNTIL September 1, 2024. Revised 7.12.23 |
| E.22 – Standard Notice of Right to Request Initial Inspection | Use this form when an initial inspection of the rental unit is requested by a tenant. This form documents the condition of a rental unit at the time possession is first accepted by renter which may then be helpful later when inspecting condition of a rental unit upon move-out and documenting deductions from tenant’s security deposit. |
| E.23 – Beverly Hills Notice of Change in Terms of Tenancy | Use this form to document any changes in terms under a lease in Beverly Hills (e.g., change in rental rate). |
| E.24 – Notice of Change in Terms of Tenancy – General, No Rent Increase | Use this form to document any changes in terms other than a change in rent amount. |
| E.25 – Notice of Change of Terms in Tenancy (Non-Rent Control and Misc. Other Jurisdictions) | Use this form to document any changes in terms under a lease in rental units not subject to a local jurisdiction’s rent control or state-mandated rent control per Assembly Bill 1482. (e.g., change in rental rate). In addition, use this form to document changes in terms for miscellaneous jurisdictions listed at the top of the form. For properties subject to Pasadena’s rental stabilization ordinance (Measure H), use Form E.25.2 in addition to this “Notice of Change of Terms in Tenancy” (E.25). |
| E.25.1 – 90-Day Notice of More Than 10% Rent Increase and Change of Terms | Descr.: Use this form when providing a notice of a rent increase that is more than 10% and any other change in terms in connection with a residential lease. Rent increases of more than 10% per year are generally permitted only for rent-controlled exempt units such as certain new construction, single-family homes and condominiums. Be certain to seek appropriate legal advice before increasing rent by more than 10%. Factors that may limit the ability to increase rent by more than 10% with respect to a rental unit that may otherwise be exempt from state or local rent control include, among other things: (i) provision of a required disclosure notice of exemption from rent control; or (ii) declared emergency prohibiting price-gouging. In addition, certain local jurisdictions such as the cities of Los Angeles and Glendale impose relocation fees if a tenant decides to relocate following an excessive rent increase |
| E.25.2 – Pasadena General Notice to Tenants (Measure H) | Descr.:https://members.aagla.org/file/secure/e.25.2—pasadena—general-notice-to-tenants-measure-h—rev.-8.26.24.pdf |
| E.26 – Sixty (60) Day Notice to Quit (No-Fault Eviction for Use Under A.B. 1482 State Rent Control) | Descr.: Senate Bill 567 amended the “no-fault” tenancy termination rules under Assembly Bill 1482, which is also known as the “California Tenant Protection Act of 2019.” Under the new rules, which become effective on April 1, 2024, no-fault eviction notice and disclosure requirements were expanded and additional requirements imposed upon property owners wishing to terminate a tenancy for no-fault reasons. Use this form to provide a “60-Day Notice to Quit” for residential rental units covered under state rent control (e.g., Assembly Bill 1482) for residential rental units covered under Assembly Bill 1482 and when stricter local regulations covering no-fault tenancy terminations do not exist. Rev 5.22.2024 |
| E.27 – Inglewood Notice of Change in Terms of Tenancy | Use this form to document any changes in termshttps://members.aagla.org/file/secure/e.27.1—inglewood-current-allowable-rent-inc.-figrues–valid-after-6.30.2024.pdf under a lease in the City of Inglewood (e.g., change in rental rate).rev 05.20.2024 |
| E.28 – Los Angeles (County) Notice of Change in Terms of Tenancy | Use this form to document any changes in terms under a lease in the County of Los Angeles (e.g., change in rental rate, pass-through of registration fees). This form should be used in unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, particularly rental units subject to the County’s rent stabilization ordinance (RSO). This form may also be used for non-RSO properties; however, pass-through of the rental registration fee is not applicable.When entering into a new rental agreement renewing a rental agreement; or providing notice of a rent increase or decrease or notice of reduction in housing service, housing providers must also provide a Notice of Tenant Rights (See Form E.7). |
| E.29 – Culver City Rent Control Ordinance Notice | All Culver City landlords subject to the City’s Rent Stabilization Ordinance must post the Rent Control Ordinance Notice in a conspicuous location in the common area, at the entry or entries to the building or units, or other similar location or locations as necessary to provide tenants a reasonable opportunity to view the notice. |
| E.30 – Oxnard Three (3) Day Notice to Perform or Quit REV 4-25-23 | Use this form for properties located within the City of Oxnard to notice a tenant to cease specific behavior or cease performing specific acts within 3-days, such as causing a disturbance or prohibiting owner access to tenant’s unit, or upon failure to do so, to return possession of premises within 3-days. This three (3) day notice contains additional language required by Oxnard City code. REV 4-25-23 |
| E.31 – Oxnard Sixty (60) Day Notice to Quit (No-Fault Eviction) | Use this form for properties within the City of Oxnard to notice a tenant to return possession of premises within 60-days for specific reasons such as failure to enter into new lease; or “no-fault” reasons such as move-in of owner or the owner’s spouse, children, parents, or resident manager; or for a unit that is not otherwise subject to eviction restrictions. This Sixty (60) day notice contains additional language required by Oxnard City code.(REV 1.30.24) |
| E.32 – Oxnard Change in Terms (Rent Increase) | Use this form to notify tenants in the City of Oxnard of a rent increase (allowable rent increase up to 4% per annum). This is a City of Oxnard provided form. |
| E.33 – City of Los Angeles Declaration to Evict for Owner Move-In | Complete this form and file with the City of Los Angeles’ Housing Department (LAHD) at the address on the form for a no-fault eviction resulting from owner occupancy. The address for filing is: Los Angeles Housing Department, Post Office Box 17100, Los Angeles, CA 90057. The form may also be uploaded on the City of L.A.’s website at https://lahd.service-now.com/efs. |
| E.34 – City of Los Angeles Declaration to Evict for Resident Manager Move-In | Complete this form and file with the City of Los Angeles’ Housing Department (LAHD) at the address on the form for a no-fault eviction resulting from resident manager move-in. The address for filing is: Los Angeles Housing Department, Post Office Box 17100, Los Angeles, CA 90057. The form may also be uploaded on the City of L.A.’s website at https://lahd.service-now.com/efs. |
| E.35 – City of Los Angeles Declaration to Evict for Declaration of Intent to Evict for Alleged Drug-Related Nuisance, Illegal Drug Activity, or Gang-Related Crime | Complete this form and file with the City of Los Angeles’ Housing Department (LAHD) at the address on the form for an eviction resulting from Declaration of Intent to Evict for Alleged Drug-Related Nuisance, Illegal Drug Activity, or Gang-Related Crime. The address for filing is: Los Angeles Housing Department, Post Office Box 17100, Los Angeles, CA 90057. The form may also be uploaded on the City of L.A.’s website at https://lahd.service-now.com/efs. |
| E.36 – Notice to Enter Premises | Use this form to notify tenant of intent to enter rented premises for inspections, repairs, etc. |
| E.37 – 30-Day Notice to Pay or Quit Per CARES Act | In the event rental property meets specified conditions, this form should be used in lieu of a “Three Day Notice to Pay Or Quit” form. This form should be used at any rental properties where the renter is past due on rent, and: (i) Any tenancy at the rental property is or was subject to either a Section 8 or United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Housing Choice voucher, (ii) The rental property is subject to a federal program, including Section 8 and/or Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) housing programs, and/or (iii) The rental property is secured by a mortgage issued or guaranteed by: Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, Federal Housing Administration (FHA), Veterans Administration, a USDA direct loan or USDA guaranteed loan.) The Federal Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) (2013) requires a written notice of an applicant’s or tenant’s rights under the statute. VAWA requires covered housing providers to distribute the notice, among other times, with a notice of eviction. The notice must be accompanied by the federal agency-approved certification form and must be available in non-English languages for persons with limited English proficiency. The appropriate notices and federal agency approved certification should be obtained on the U.S. Housing and Urban Development website.”. |
| E.38 – 120-Day Notice of Sale of Property | Under California law, landlords must provide tenants with written notice of their intent to sell a tenant-occupied property at least 120 days before showing the property. This notice is required by California Civil Code, Section 1954, and is part of tenant protection laws to prevent sudden eviction. The 120-day period gives tenants time to prepare for the change, whether it means relocating or adjusting to a new landlord. |
| Form Title (Click to Download) | Description |
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| F.1 – Renter’s 30-Day Notice to Vacate | Use this form to give to a tenant to confirm in writing tenant’s 30-day notice to vacate the rental unit. |
| F.2 – Resident’s Maintenance or Repair Request | Provide this form to your tenants for their use when making maintenance or repair requests. |
| F.3 – Tenant 30-Day Notice of Intent to Vacate Premises | Use this form to give to a tenant that wishes to provide you with written notice to vacate in 30-days. |
| F.4 – Request for Reasonable Accommodation | When asked for a reasonable accommodation, rental property owners should always obtain a written request with appropriate documentation for a support or service animal, among other things. A request for reasonable accommodation may take any form whether it be via letter, electronic mail or other document, but the important aspect of the request is the existence of documentation. This form may be utilized by renters wishing to make a request for a reasonable accommodation. Such accommodations may include requests for installation of shower grab bars, reassignment of parking, or allowance of service or emotional support animals, among other things. |
| F.5 – Request for Reasonable Modification | When asked for a reasonable modification, rental property owners should always obtain a written request with appropriate documentation for a support or service animal, among other things. A request for reasonable modification may take any form whether it be via letter, electronic mail or other document, but the important aspect of the request is the existence of documentation. This form may be utilized by renters wishing to make a request for a reasonable modification. Such modifications may include requests for installation of a ramp, lowering of a threshold, or installation of a shower grab bar, among other things. Rental housing providers may charge renter(s) for a reasonable modification or allow the renter(s) to do the work at the renter(s)’ expense. Also, the renter(s) is (are) responsible for the removal of the modification when the renter(s) leave(s) the property. |
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| G.1 – L.A.M.C. Section 41.24 Trespass Authorization | Use this form to grant the Los Angeles Police Department access to your property and to advise unlawful guests at the property to leave, among other things. |
| G.2 – Los Angeles (City) Notice of Change in Terms of Tenancy | Use this form to document any changes in terms under a lease in the City of Los Angeles (e.g., change in rental rate). |
| G.3 – Los Angeles (City) Relocation Assistance Bulletin | This bulletin describes the obligation to provide relocation assistance to tenants in the event of certain evictions. Updated 8.13.24 |
| G.4 – Los Angeles (City) Smart Guide for Landlords | This booklet is specifically for Los Angeles (City) landlords covered by the City’s Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO). Information includes landlord responsibilities, rights, and other resources. |
| G.5 – Notice of City Inspection | Use this form to provide to a tenant when a City of Los Angeles mandated inspection of your property is taking place. |
| G.6 – Los Angeles (City) Renters Protection Notice. rev 7.1.2024 | New City of Los Angeles Notice MUST be Posted at Property: This notice is to be posted in an accessible location at a City of Los Angeles rental property in compliance with Ordinance No.187737. In addition, Ordinance No. 187737 requires owners of residential properties to provide a summary of these renters’ rights to their renters for tenancies that commenced or were renewed on or after January 27, 2023.(rev. 7.1.2024) |
| G.8. – Los Angeles (City) Tenant Habitability Program Guidelines | The City of Los Angeles has adopted the Tenant Habitability Program to facilitate housing provider investment in Primary Renovation Work without subjecting tenants to either untenantable housing conditions during such renovation work or forced permanent displacement. The Tenant Habitability Program requires housing providers to mitigate such temporary untenantable conditions. |
| G.9. – Los Angeles (City) Renters Protection Presentation PDF | The City of L.A. has prepared this presentation summarizing tenant protections. Members are encouraged to review and become familiar with the content of this document. |
| G.10. – Los Angeles (City) New Signage Required | If If you rent residential property in the city of Los Angeles, this new signage requirement applies to you…period! Act now and get your sign from the apartment association of greater Los Angeles. |
| G.11. – City of Los Angeles 30-Day Notice to Cure for Unauthorized Pets and Occupants | Use this form in the City of Los Angeles to provide required 30-day notice to your renter(s) to cure breaches of a lease agreement for unauthorized pets and occupants per City of Los Angeles Ordinance No. 187736. If after 30 calendar days the breach(es) is (are) not cured, then follow-up with a “3-Day Notice to Perform or Quit” and thereafter, pursue any legal remedies available, including possible unlawful detainer. |
| G.12 – City of Los Angeles Declaration to Evict for Owner Move-In | Complete this form and file with the City of Los Angeles’ Housing Department (LAHD) at the address on the form for a no-fault eviction resulting from owner occupancy. The address for filing is: Los Angeles Housing Department, Post Office Box 17100, Los Angeles, CA 90057. The form may also be uploaded on the City of L.A.’s website at https://lahd.service-now.com/efs. |
| G.13 – City of Los Angeles Three Day Notice to Pay or Quit COVID Rent Due | Descr.: Use this form for City of Los Angeles rental units for COVID rent that is past due and unpaid as of February 1, 2024 for periods from October 1, 2021, through January 31, 2023. Unpaid COVID rent for this period is due and payable as of February 1, 2024. |
| G.14 – City of L.A. Cover Sheet for Termination of Tenancy Notices | Descr.:Beginning January 27, 2023, written notices terminating a tenancy must be filed with the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) within three (3) business days of service on the tenant per Los Angeles Municipal Code 151.09.C.9 & 165.05.B.5. Notices include a 3-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit, Notice to Perform or Quit, etc. It is recommended that notices are uploaded at housing.lacity.org/eviction-notices. Otherwise, this form and the eviction notice must be mailed to: Attention: LAHD Eviction Filing Section, PO BOX 17850, LA, CA 90057. Rental Property Information |
| Form Title (Click to Download) | Description |
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| H.1 – Beverly Hills Landlord and Tenants Rights & Responsibilities Handbook | This provides information on the Beverly Hills rent stabilization ordinance, and each tenant is required to acknowledge receipt of this handbook. |
| H.2 – Beverly Hills Summary of Rent Regulations | This provides a summary of Beverly Hills’s rent regulations and Rent Stabilization Ordinance |
| H.2.1 – Baldwin Park – Change of terms—State Rent Control Exempt and other Cities | Use this form to document any changes in terms under a lease in rental units not subject to a local jurisdiction’s rent control or state-mandated rent control per Assembly Bill 1482. (e.g., change in rental rate). In addition, use this form to document changes in terms for miscellaneous jurisdictions listed at the top of the form.(REV 10.25.23) |
| H.2.3 – Bell Gardens – Change of terms—State Rent Control Exempt and other Cities | Use this form to document any changes in terms under a lease in rental units not subject to a local jurisdiction’s rent control or state-mandated rent control per Assembly Bill 1482. (e.g., change in rental rate). In addition, use this form to document changes in terms for miscellaneous jurisdictions listed at the top of the form.(REV 10.25.23) |
| H.3 – Burbank Landlord Information Form | The Burbank Landlord-Tenant Commission meets on the first Monday of every month in Conference Room 101 located in the Burbank Community Services Building, 150 N. Third St., Burbank, CA at 6:15 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to complete this Landlord-Tenant Questionnaire and return it to the Housing Authority Office when seeking the Commission’s assistance in resolving problems. |
| H.4 – Burbank Tenant / Landlord FAQ’s | These 20 FAQs are provided by the Landlord-Tenant Commission and the City of Burbank so that residential landlords and tenants in the community are educated and knowledgeable of their legal roles, responsibilities and rights. |
| H.5 – Camarillo Rent Review Mediation Form | Use this form to request mediation in order to resolve a dispute before the Rent Review Mediation Commission to assist in the resolution of rent disputes between tenants and landlords for residential rental complexes (with five or more units) and mobile home parks (with 25 or more spaces). |
| Cudahy – Notice of Change of Terms in Tenancy (Non-Rent Control and Misc. Other Jurisdictions)(E.25) | Use this form to document any changes in terms under a lease in rental units not subject to a local jurisdiction’s rent control or state-mandated rent control per Assembly Bill 1482. (e.g., change in rental rate). In addition, use this form to document changes in terms for miscellaneous jurisdictions listed at the top of the form.(REV 10.25.23) |
| H.6 – Culver City Addendum | Use this form to advise a tenant in Culver City regarding the City’s smoking ordinance and the prohibition against smoking in the tenant’s unit and common areas of multifamily buildings. |
| H.7 – Culver City Notice of Change in Terms of Tenancy | Use this form to document changes in terms under a lease in the Culver City (e.g., change in rental rate) and notify tenant of mediation services available through City of Culver City Landlord Tenant Mediation Board.REV 2.2.24 |
| H.8 – Fontana Unruly Accountability Gathering Addendum | Use this form to have a Fontana tenant acknowledge compliance with Fontana Municipal Code 16-19 regarding unruly gatherings. |
| H.9 – Gardena Rent Mediation Booklet | Gardena passed an ordinance that requires the owner of residential rental units to provide a copy of a booklet entitled “Rent Mediation and Hearing Procedures” for each residential unit and to all new tenants thereafter. |
| H.10 – Gardena Rent Review Mediation Form (English) | Use this form to request mediation in order to resolve a dispute before the Gardena Rent Mediation Board to assist in the resolution of rent disputes between tenants and landlords for residential rental complexes (with five or more units) and mobile home parks (with 25 or more spaces). |
| H.11 – Gardena Rent Review Mediation Form (Spanish) | Use this form to request mediation in order to resolve a dispute before the Gardena Rent Mediation Board to assist in the resolution of rent disputes between tenants and landlords for residential rental complexes (with five or more units) and mobile home parks (with 25 or more spaces). |
| H.12 – Glendale Just Cause for Eviction Pamphlet | This form provides general information regarding “Just Cause” eviction rules in the City of Glendale. |
| H.13 – Glendale Notice of Change in Terms of Tenancy | Use this form to document any changes in terms under a lease in the City of Glendale (e.g., change in rental rate) and to have tenant acknowledge receipt of offer to enter into a one-year lease. |
| H.14 – Glendale Renters & Landlords Booklet | This booklet describes the rights and responsibilities of Glendale tenants and landlords, and provides information about rent regulations in Glendale. |
| H.15 – Long Beach Notice of Change in Terms of Tenancy | Use this form to document any changes in terms under a lease in Long Beach (e.g., change in rental rate). |
| H.15.1 – Long Beach (City) 30-Day Notice to Cure | Use this form in the City of Long Beach to provide required 30-day notice to your renter(s) for curable breaches under a lease agreement. Under the Long Beach City Code: “Before an owner of residential real property issues a notice to terminate a tenancy for just cause that is a curable lease violation, the owner shall first give notice of the violation to the tenant with an opportunity to cure the violation pursuant to paragraph (3) of Section 1161 of the California Code of Civil Procedure. If the violation is not cured within the time period set forth in the notice, a three-day notice to quit without an opportunity to cure may thereafter be served to terminate the tenancy.” |
| H.16 – Los Angeles County (Unincorporated Areas) Notice of Change in Terms of Tenancy | Use this form to document any changes in terms under a lease in the County of Los Angeles (e.g., change in rental rate, pass-through of registration fees). This form should be used in unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, particularly rental units subject to the County’s rent stabilization ordinance (RSO). This form may also be used for non-RSO properties; however, pass-through of the rental registration fee is not applicable. When entering into a new rental agreement renewing a rental agreement; or providing notice of a rent increase or decrease or notice of reduction in housing service, housing providers must also provide a Notice of Tenant Rights (See Form E.7).. |
| H.16.1 – Los Angeles County (Unincorporated Areas) Thirty Day Notice to Pay or Quit | For unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, starting April 1, 2023, housing providers are required to serve low income (80% of Area Median Income for Los Angeles County or below) tenants with a written, 30-Day Notice prior to filing an eviction based on nonpayment of rent for any rent accrued between July 1, 2022, and March 31, 2023. This is applicable to all rental properties, not just those that are subject to the County’s rent stabilization ordinance. |
| Maywood – Notice of Change of Terms in Tenancy (Non-Rent Control and Misc. Other Jurisdictions)(E.25) | Use this form to document any changes in terms under a lease in rental units not subject to a local jurisdiction’s rent control or state-mandated rent control per Assembly Bill 1482. (e.g., change in rental rate). In addition, use this form to document changes in terms for miscellaneous jurisdictions listed at the top of the form.(REV 10.25.23) |
| Ojai – Notice of Change of Terms in Tenancy (Non-Rent Control and Misc. Other Jurisdictions)(E.25) | Use this form to document any changes in terms under a lease in rental units not subject to a local jurisdiction’s rent control or state-mandated rent control per Assembly Bill 1482. (e.g., change in rental rate). In addition, use this form to document changes in terms for miscellaneous jurisdictions listed at the top of the form.(REV 10.25.23) |
| Oxnard – Notice of Change of Terms in Tenancy (Non-Rent Control and Misc. Other Jurisdictions)(E.25) | Use this form to document any changes in terms under a lease in rental units not subject to a local jurisdiction’s rent control or state-mandated rent control per Assembly Bill 1482. (e.g., change in rental rate). In addition, use this form to document changes in terms for miscellaneous jurisdictions listed at the top of the form.(REV 10.25.23) |
| Pasadena – Notice of Change of Terms in Tenancy (Non-Rent Control and Misc. Other Jurisdictions)(E.25) | Use this form to document any changes in terms under a lease in rental units not subject to a local jurisdiction’s rent control or state-mandated rent control per Assembly Bill 1482. (e.g., change in rental rate). In addition, use this form to document changes in terms for miscellaneous jurisdictions listed at the top of the form.(REV 10.25.23) |
| Pomona – Notice of Change of Terms in Tenancy (Non-Rent Control and Misc. Other Jurisdictions)(E.25) | Use this form to document any changes in terms under a lease in rental units not subject to a local jurisdiction’s rent control or state-mandated rent control per Assembly Bill 1482. (e.g., change in rental rate). In addition, use this form to document changes in terms for miscellaneous jurisdictions listed at the top of the form.(REV 10.25.23) |
| H.17 – 2022-23 Santa Monica Notice of Change in Terms of Tenancy | Use this form to document any changes in terms under a lease in the City of Santa Monica (e.g., change in rental rate). For periods beginning on September 1st and ending on August 31st. 2022-2023 |
| H.18 – Santa Monica Notice to Occupants Regarding Smoking Ordinance | Use this form to advise a tenant in Santa Monica regarding the City’s smoking ordinance and the prohibition against smoking in common areas of multifamily buildings. |
| H.19 – Santa Monica Rent Control Information Sheet and Acknowledgement | Use this form to have a Santa Monica tenant acknowledge receipt of information regarding rent stabilization ordinance. |
| H.20 – West Hollywood Addendum | Use this form to advise a tenant is West Hollywood that the rental unit is subject to the City of West Hollywood Rent Stabilization Ordinance. |
| H.21 – West Hollywood Notice of Change in Terms of Tenancy | Use this form to document any changes in terms under a lease in the City of West Hollywood (e.g., change in rental rate).rev. 7.24.24 |
| H.22 – West Hollywood Relocation Fees | Effective July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025, this information sheet discussed West Hollywood’s relocation fee requirement. |
| H.23 – West Hollywood Rent Stabilization Guide | This provides information on West Hollywood’s rent stabilization ordinance. |
| H.24 – Santa Monica: Notice of Residential Leasing Requirements | Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 6.22 requires all landlords to provide this notice to all prospective tenants. The City of Santa Monica imposes the following requirements for all residential leases: (i) lease must be in writing and the initial lease term must be no less than one year; (ii) the rental unit must be leased unfurnished; and (iii) tenant must use and occupy the rental housing unit as their primary residence. Landlords are required to provide this notice to their tenants in both English and Spanish – this form is in 2 pages to accommodate both languages. The notice must be provided both when you give your prospective tenant a rental application and when you provide any written lease to be signed. If you are providing the application or lease electronically, the notice must also be provided electronically. Within 60-days of the commencement of the lease, your tenant must provide you with at least two (2) documents to prove the rental unit is their residence (see requirements stated on the notice). |
| H.25 – Alhambra Smoke-Free FAQs | This pamphlet summaries the smoke-free requirements within the City of Alhambra, including for multifamily properties. |
| H.26 – Oxnard Notice of Rent Stabilization Ordinance | Owners in the City of Oxnard subject to the Rent Stabilization Ordinance are required to provide this notice to all existing tenants and with all new tenancies. Owners are also required to provide this notice when serving any notice of change in terms of tenancy (e.g., notice to increase rent, etc.) and/or with any addendum to a lease or rental agreement. |
| H.27 – Oxnard Just Cause Evictions and Tenant Protections | This Oxnard provided form summarizes allowable “just-cause” evictions and tenant protections in the City of Oxnard. |
| H.28 – Oxnard Property Registration Form | Use this City provided form to register a rental property subject to Oxnard’s rent stabilization ordinance. To avoid being improperly assessed a fee by the City and to avoid late charges, fill in this form completely, sign it, and return it to the City. Use a separate form for every multifamily property owned. |
| H.29 – City of Ojai Notice of Rent Stabilization Ordinance | This Notice of Rent Stabilization Ordinance is to be provided to Renter(s) for any tenancy commenced or renewed on or after the effective date of the ordinance as an addendum to the lease or rental agreement, or as a written notice signed by the Tenant, with a copy provided to the Renter(s). For any tenancy existing prior to the effective date of the ordinance, this notice must be provided to Renter(s) no later than 30 days after the effective date of this article, or as an addendum to the lease or rental agreement. Owner must provide the notice to Renter(s) in writing if the application and lease are processed in writing, electronically if the application or lease are processed electronically, or both if both methods are utilized.). In addition, this Notice of Rent Stabilization Ordinance as part of any notice to increase rent.) This Notice of Rent Stabilization Ordinance should be utilized until such time that the City of Ojai creates an official form to meet this requirement. |
| H.30 – Torrance: Required Notice of No Smoking Ordinance | Descr.: This Notice must be provided to all existing multi-unit residents in the City of Torrance no later than 60 days from the Effective Date of the no smoking ordinance (Effective Date: September 7, 2023, and to all new tenants prior to signing a lease agreement. For new tenancies, it is suggested this form be included with the lease agreement as an addendum. Existing smokers as of the Effective Date are exempted for 2-years, but are permitted to smoke only within their rental unit or designated smoking common areas. Please refer to ordinance for more details. [See Ordinance: https://members.aagla.org/file/secure/torrance-executed-ordinance–no-smoking-h.30-included.pdf] |
| H.31 – Pasadena: Notice to Tenants Re: Eviction Protections | Descr.: Pasadena owners are required to provide renters with a written notice in a form prepared and authorized by the Pasadena Rental Board, on or before the start of the tenancy, which includes information regarding the local rent control law, the renter’s right to petition against certain rent increases, and instructions on accessing the rental registry. The initial written notice must be provided to the renter in the language used to negotiate the tenancy or in another language if requested by the renter and if a translation of the notice has been made available by the Rental Board. Please refer to the Pasadena Fact Sheet [“https://members.aagla.org/file/secure/pasadena—tenant-protection-ordinance-fact-sheet-for-h.31.pdf“] |
| H.32 – City of Glendale Notice of Relocation Assistance | Descr.:Landlords increasing the rent by more than 7% in the City of Glendale must provide a “notice of relocation assistance” to tenants. |
| Form Title (Click to Download) | Description |
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| I.1 – Addendum A: Assignment of (Manager) Duties; and Addendum B: Report of (Manager) Hours Worked | Addendum A: Use this form to outline and document duties of a resident manager. Addendum B: Have a resident manager use this form to report hours worked during a given payroll period. |
| I.2 – Financial Statement for Month Ending | Use this form for reporting monthly financial information (e.g., net profit). |
| I.3 – Lead Booklet | Before renting pre-1978 housing, owners must disclose the presence of known lead-based paint hazards in the housing premises. At the time of lease signing, renters must receive this federally approved pamphlet on lead poisoning prevention. |
| I.4 – Notice of Change of Owner or Manager | Use this form to notify tenant of a change in owner / manager and change in payee and payee address for monthly rent. rev. 6.30.2024 |
| I.5 – Notice to Enter Premises | Use this form to notify tenant of intent to enter rented premises for inspections, repairs, etc. |
| I.6 – Property Abandonment Procedures (Briefing) | This form provides a briefing on how to notify any tenant regarding abandoned property, rights to reclaim abandoned property and how to dispose of any abandoned property. |
| I.7 – Property Management Playbook for Localized Social Marketing | This handbook provides what every property management company needs to know to fully leverage social media marketing for success. |
| I.8 – Resident Manager Employment Rules | This document provides a briefing on employment law and regulations for hiring of resident managers. |
| I.9 – Resident Manager Time Sheet | Use this form for resident managers to log time worked for hourly wages. |
| I.10 – Security Deposits Briefing and Late Charges Briefing | This document provides a briefing on the regulations governing receiving and refunding security deposits and assessing late charges.(rev. 6.25.24) |
| I.11 – On-Site Property Manager Agreement | Use this form when employing a resident manager at your property and when you offset (credit) the value of the rental unit provided to the resident manager against wages** due to the resident manager. NOTE: This form consolidates two previous forms as minimum wage is now the same for all employers, whether there are 25 or fewer employees or 26 or more employees.
** Effective January 1, 2024, the maximum amount that may be taken as a credit against the minimum wage obligation is the lesser of (i) 2/3 of the rental value of the Manager(s) unit charged to the general public or (ii) $903.60 for 1 manager or $1,336.65 for co-managers. For example, if the rental value of the Manager(s) unit is $1,500 per month, THE MAXIMUM that may be taken as a credit against minimum wage is either $903.60 for one (1) manager or $1,336.65 for two (2) managers, not 2/3 of $1,500 (or $1,000). Minimum wage in the State of California is $16.00 for 2024; however, certain local jurisdictions in California have higher minimum wages. Members are cautioned to verify the minimum wage for the jurisdiction where their property is located.(rev 5/22/24)) |
| I.12 – Standard Resident Manager Employment Agreement (No Credit) | Use this form when employing a resident manager at your property and when you DO NOT offset the value of the rental unit provided to the resident manager against wages due to the resident manager. |
| I.13 – Tenant Emergency Contact Information | Use this form to request emergency contact information for your tenants. |
| I.14 – California Fair Housing Handbook for Landlords | A Practical Reference Guide to the Laws Affecting Rental Housing in California Provided to the Public by the Regional Human Rights/Fair Housing Commission. |
| I.15 – California Landlord-Tenant Handbook | A Guide to Residential Tenants’ and Landlords’ Rights and Responsibilities. (Revised July 2012) |
| I.16 – Housing Provider Policy Regarding Unlawful Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation | Use this form to document a written anti-discrimination policy which may be required to obtain when necessary an insurance policy covering discrimination claims. |
| I.17 – City of L.A. Smoke-Free Housing Guidance (2016) | This 2016 pamphlet provides guidance on implementing smoke-free policies at your property subject to the City’s Rent Stabilization Ordinance. |
| I.18 – City of L.A. R.U.B.S. Guidance (Transfer of Utility Payments to Tenants) | This notice provides City of L.A. regulations for implementing at “Ratio Utility Billing System” or “R.U.B.S.” and transferring other utilities previously paid by a landlord to tenants. For more information about R.U.B.S., go to https://comesave.livable.com/aagla. |
| I.19 – Summary of L.A. City Tenant Protections (Non-RSO) Properties | This document summarizes in graphic form a series of tenant protection ordinances passed by the Los Angeles City Council from December 2022 through February 2023. These ordinances include “just-cause” eviction protections, relocation fees payable for “no-fault” evictions and when rent increases exceed the lesser of 5%+CPI or 10%, and a financial threshold requirement that must be met (one month of fair market rent per H.U.D.) before an unlawful detainer (eviction) case may proceed. |
| I.20 – West Hollywood Security Deposit Interest | Desc.: This document provides the historical interest rates to be applied to security deposits in the City of West Hollywood. |
| Form Title (Click to Download) | Description |
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| J.1 – COVID-19 Notice – Landlord Notifies Tenant of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Rights for Non-Payment of Rent [ENGLISH] | Use this form to let your tenant know their rights in a jurisdiction that has passed an eviction moratorium due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. Provide this form to your tenant if your tenant has indicated he or she might not pay their rent or asks not to pay their rent for reasons other than COVID-19 (Coronavirus) adverse financial impacts. |
| J.2 – COVID-19 Notice – Tenant Notified Landlord of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Financial Impact | Use this form if your tenant has informed you they have suffered adverse financial consequences due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and they cannot pay their rent. This form is for jurisdictions that have passed an eviction moratorium due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic adverse financial impacts. |
| J.3 – COVID-19 – Receipt for Partial Rent Payment [ENGLISH] | Use this form to document partial payment of rent when rent is lawfully being deferred due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Use a separate form for EACH partial payment of rent. |
| J.3A – COVID-19 – CITY OF LA: Receipt for Partial Rent Payment [ENGLISH] | (For City of Los Angeles Use Only) Use this form to document partial payment of rent when rent is lawfully being deferred due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Use a separate form for EACH partial payment of rent. |
| J.4 – COVID-19 – Standard Lease Rent Deferral Addendum [ENGLISH] | Use this Addendum to document deferred rental amounts and repayment plan due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) impacts. Use one addendum for each monthly rental payment that is being deferred due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) impacts. It is recommended that a separate addendum be completed for each month that rent is deferred (e.g., one addendum for April, one for May, etc.). |
| J.4A – COVID-19 – City of Los Angeles Standard Lease Rent Deferral Addendum | (For City of Los Angeles Use Only) Use this Addendum in the City of Los Angeles ONLY to document deferred rental amounts and repayment plan due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) impacts. Use one addendum for each monthly rental payment that is being deferred due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) impacts. It is recommended that a separate addendum be completed for each month that rent is deferred (e.g., one addendum for April, one for May, etc.). |
| J.5 – COVID-19: Notice to Renter Regarding City of El Monte Eviction Moratorium | (For City of El Monte Use Only) Use this form to notify your tenants of their rights under the City of El Monte Eviction Moratorium ordinance. All landlords are required to provide notice to their tenants of their rights under the ordinance. This form also contains a hardship request requesting full or partial deferment of rent, which tenants can complete and return if they are unable to pay the full amount of rent becoming due. If your tenant(s) request(s) deferment, you should document any rent deferred through the COVID-19 – Standard Lease Rent Deferral Addendum (J.4). One such addendum should be completed for each month of rent deferred. |
| J.6 – COVID-19 – Notice Regarding COVID-19 & Rent Deferral Request [ENGLISH] | Use this form to notify your tenants about the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Pandemic and to how make a financial hardship request due to financial impacts caused by the COVID-19 (Coronavirus). This form also contains a hardship request for requesting full or partial deferment of rent, which tenants can complete and return if they are unable to pay the full amount of rent becoming due. If your tenant(s) request(s) deferment, you should document any rent deferred through a COVID-19 – Standard Lease Rent Deferral Addendum (J.4). |
| J.7 – COVID-19 – Three (3)-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit [ENGLISH] | Use this 3-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit form while an eviction moratorium is in effect due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Pandemic. This notice contains additional language regarding documentation requirements for tenants that are unable to pay rent due to COVID-19 impacts. |
| J.8 – COVID-19 Notice – West Hollywood Tenant Notice to Landlord [ENGLISH] | (For City of West Hollywood Use Only) This is a form created by the City of West Hollywood for Tenant Notice to Landlord of COVID-19 Income Loss / Hardship. Tenants may use this template letter to notify their landlord and provide documentation of a financial impact due to the Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19 Pandemic). |
| J.9 – COVID-19 – City of Santa Monica Eviction Moratorium Form | (For City of Santa Monica Use Only) Give this form to Santa Monica Tenants. Tenants may use this form to provide the required notice of non-payment of rent due to COVID-19 impacts. The tenant must provide this notice and supporting documentation as soon as possible, preferably before the rent is due, but no later than 30 days after rent is due. |
| J.10 – Notice Regarding City of Santa Monica Eviction Moratorium and Renter Deferral Request Form | (For City of Santa Monica Use Only) Use this form to notify your tenants about the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Pandemic and to how make a financial hardship request due to financial impacts caused by the COVID-19 (Coronavirus). This form also contains a hardship request for requesting full or partial deferment of rent, which tenants can complete and return if they are unable to pay the full amount of rent becoming due. If your tenant(s) request(s) deferment, you should document any rent deferred through a COVID-19 – Standard Lease Rent Deferral Addendum (J.4).
THIS NOTICE IS DUE TO TENANTS BY APRIL 24, 2020 |
| J.11 – City of Santa Monica Three Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit | (For City of Santa Monica Use Only) Use this 3-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit form while an eviction moratorium is in effect due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Pandemic. This notice contains additional language regarding documentation requirements for tenants that are unable to pay rent due to COVID-19 impacts. |
| J.12 – COVID-19 – City of Los Angeles Eviction Moratorium Fact Sheet and Tenant Notice [ENGLISH]
[SPANISH VERSION] [KOREAN VERSION] |
City of L.A. Tenant Notification of Eviction Moratorium – New HCID Form Pending Per 5/6/20 L.A. City Council Meeting
(For City of Los Angeles Use Only) Use this form instead to comply with notice requirements under the City of Los Angeles Eviction Moratorium. This form also includes a “Tenant Notification to Landlord of Inability to Pay Full Rent Due to COVID?19 Emergency” that renters may use to inform Owner / Agent of their inability to pay rent. This form was created by the City of Los Angeles. THIS NOTICE MUST BE PROVIDED BY 5/27/20 |
| J.13 – Standard Lease Up to Twelve (12) Month Rent Deferral Addendum (12-Month Deferral Jurisdictions) | (For Any Jurisdiction Allowing Up to 12-Month Rent Deferrals Only) Use this Addendum to document deferred rental amounts and UP TO 12-MONTH repayment plan due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) impacts. Use one addendum for each monthly rental payment that is being deferred due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) impacts. It is recommended that a separate addendum be completed for each month that rent is deferred (e.g., one addendum for April, one for May, etc.). |
| J.14 – Pasadena Notice of Eviction Moratorium | (City of Pasadena Only) Use this required form to notify City of Pasadena renters of their rights under the City’s eviction moratorium. THIS NOTICE MUST BE PROVIDED TO TENANTS NO LATER THAN 30 DAYS FROM MAY 21, 2020. |
| J.15 – Eviction Moratorium Guidelines (Los Angeles County) | The Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs has issued these guidelines to aid in the implementation of the countywide eviction moratorium for both residential and commercial landlords. The L.A. County moratorium is in effect until June 30, 2020 unless further extended. The moratorium is applicable to all unincorporated areas AND any incorporated areas that do not have their own local eviction moratoriums. |
| J.16 – Beverly Hills – Temporary Eviction Moratorium Tenant Declaration | Provide this form to any Beverly Hills renter that does not pay all or a portion of rent due to COVID impacts. |
| J.17-COVID-19 City of LA – Rent Due Ledger for 3-20 to 9-21. | City of LA Only COVID-19 impacts. |
| Form Title (Click to Download) | Description |
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| NEW: K.1 – Three-Day Notice to Pay or Quit for Use Between April 1, 2022, and June 30, 2022 | Use this form for any past due COVID-19 rent or other past due rent for the period of April 1, 2022, to June 30, 2022 per Assembly Bill 2179. |
| UPDATED: K.2. – Declaration of COVID-19 Financial Distress | Tenants need to continue paying a minimum of 25% of their rent, but the deadline for that payment is now September 30, 2021. Therefore, a tenant does not have to pay any rent until September 30th so long as they sign and return a Declaration of Financial Distress form for.
Use this form to provide to your tenant or tenants along with the new “Notice of COVID-19 Relief Act” listed as Form K.1, or along with 15-Day Notice to Pay or Quit, Forms K.3 – K.4. Tenants must sign and return and sign this form to be protected from eviction proceedings. (This updated form is substantially the same as the form used for S.B. 91.) |
| K.3 – Fifteen (15) Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit for A.B. 832 for NON-High-Income Renters Covering the Periods on or After July 1, 2021
PREVIOUS VERSION: K.3.1 – Fifteen (15) Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit for S.B. 91 for NON-High-Income Renters Covering the Periods on or After February 1, 2021 |
This form allows the landlord to provide notice to tenants that are not “High Income” tenants and who have not paid a portion of their monthly rent due and still owing during any period on or after July 1, 2021. You must provide Forms K.1 and K.2 along with this 15-day notice form.
A “High Income” tenant means a tenant with an annual household income of 130 percent (130%) of the area median income, as published by the Department of Housing and Community Development in the Official State Income Limits for 2020, for the county in which the residential rental property is located. A “High Income” tenant shall not include a tenant with a household income of less than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000). For more information, see the Department of Housing and Community Development website at: https://www.hcd.ca.gov/grants-funding/income-limits/state-and-federal-income-limits/docs/Income-Limits-2020.pdf. |
| K.4 – Fifteen (15) Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit for A.B. 832 for High Income Renters Covering the Periods on or After July 1, 2021
PREVIOUS VERSION: K.4.1 – Fifteen (15) Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit for S.B. 91 for High Income Renters Covering the Periods on or After February 1, 2021 |
This form allows the landlord to provide notice to tenants that are not “High Income” tenants and who have not paid a portion of their monthly rent due and still owing during any period on or after July 1, 2021. You must provide Forms K.1 and K.2 along with this 15-day notice form.
A “High Income” tenant means a tenant with an annual household income of 130 percent (130%) of the area median income, as published by the Department of Housing and Community Development in the Official State Income Limits for 2020, for the county in which the residential rental property is located. A “High Income” tenant shall not include a tenant with a household income of less than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000). For more information, see the Department of Housing and Community Development website at: https://www.hcd.ca.gov/grants-funding/income-limits/state-and-federal-income-limits/docs/Income-Limits-2020.pdf. |
| OLD: K.5 – Fifteen (15) Day Transitional Period Notice to Pay Rent or Quit (Non-High-Income Tenants)
(For Use During Transitional Period of September 1, 2020 through January 31, 2021 for Non-High-Income Tenants) |
Fifteen Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit (For Use to Collect Rent Owed During Transitional Period of September 1, 2020 Through January 31, 2021 – for Non-High-Income Tenants) – This form allows the landlord to provide notice to tenants that are not “High Income” tenants and who have not paid a portion of their monthly rent due and still owing during the Transitional Period between September 1, 2020 and January 31, 2021.
A “High Income” tenant means a tenant with an annual household income of 130 percent (130%) of the area median income, as published by the Department of Housing and Community Development in the Official State Income Limits for 2020, for the county in which the residential rental property is located. A “High Income” tenant shall not include a tenant with a household income of less than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000). For more information, see the Department of Housing and Community Development website at: https://www.hcd.ca.gov/grants-funding/income-limits/state-and-federal-income-limits/docs/Income-Limits-2020.pdf |
| OLD: K.6 – Fifteen (15) Day Transitional Period Notice to Pay Rent or Quit (High-Income Tenants)
(For Use During Transitional Period of September 1, 2020 through January 31, 2021 for High-Income Tenants) *Only use if you already have proof of income establishing that the tenant is a high-income tenant. |
Fifteen Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit (For Use to Collect Rent Owed During Transitional Period of September 1, 2020 Through January 31, 2021 – for High-Income Tenants) – This form allows the landlord to provide notice to tenants that are “High Income” tenants and who have not paid a portion of their monthly rent due and still owing during the Transitional Period between September 1, 2020 and January 31, 2020.
A “High Income” tenant means a tenant with an annual household income of 130 percent (130%) of the area median income, as published by the Department of Housing and Community Development in the Official State Income Limits for 2020, for the county in which the residential rental property is located. A “High Income” tenant shall not include a tenant with a household income of less than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000). For more information, see the Department of Housing and Community Development website at: https://www.hcd.ca.gov/grants-funding/income-limits/state-and-federal-income-limits/docs/Income-Limits-2020.pdf |
| OLD: K.7 – Los Angeles County Guidance: Los Angeles County Temporary Eviction Moratorium for Residential Tenants | This informational form provides guidelines to tenants and landlords subject to the Los Angeles County Temporary Eviction Moratorium. Los Angeles County has take the position that its Temporary Eviction Moratorium is applicable to both all unincorporated areas of the County and those incorporated areas of the County that have lesser eviction moratorium rules. |
| OLD: K.8 – Notice of COVID-19 Relief Act of 2020
NOTICE DUE BY SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 |
THIS NOTICE MUST BE PROVIDED TO TENANTS WHO HAVE NOT PAID ANY PORTION OF ONE OR MORE MONTH’S RENT BETWEEN MARCH 1, 2020 AND AUGUST 31, 2020, AND SUCH RENT AMOUNTS ARE STILL DUE AND OWING. THIS NOTICE MUST BE PROVIDED TO ALL SUCH TENANTS ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 30, 2020: Provide this notice to any tenants that did not pay all or a portion of any rent payment that is still owing during any period between March 1, 2020 and August 31, 2020.
IF YOU FAIL TO PROVIDE THIS NOTICE TO YOUR TENANT BY SEPTEMBER 30, 2020, YOU MAY NOT BE ABLE TO EVICT YOUR TENANT OR RECOVER RENT PAYMENTS THAT ARE OWED. It is suggested owners keep in their records a copy of the Notice and a standard form “Proof of Service” as evidence of providing this notice in addition to any other documentation (e.g., certified return receipt). |
| OLD: K.9 – Declaration of COVID-19 Related Financial Distress | Use this form to provide to your tenant or tenants along with the “Notice of COVID-19 Relief Act of 2020” listed as Form K.1, or along with 15-Day Notice to Pay or Quit, Forms K.3 – K.6. Tenants must return this form to be protected from eviction proceedings. |
| OLD: K.10 – Fifteen (15) Day Protected Period Notice to Pay Rent or Quit (Non-High-Income Tenants)
(For Use During Protected Period of March 1, 2020 through August 31, 2020 for Non-High-Income Tenants) Effective October 6, 2020 |
Fifteen Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit (For Use to Collect Rent Owed During Protected Period of March 1, 2020 Through August 31, 2020 – for Non-High-Income Tenants) – This form allows the landlord to provide notice to tenants that are not “High Income” tenants and who have not paid a portion of their monthly rent due and still owing during the Protected Period between March 1, 2020 and August 31, 2020.
A “High Income” tenant means a tenant with an annual household income of 130 percent (130%) of the area median income, as published by the Department of Housing and Community Development in the Official State Income Limits for 2020, for the county in which the residential rental property is located. A “High Income” tenant shall not include a tenant with a household income of less than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000). For more information, see the Department of Housing and Community Development website at: https://www.hcd.ca.gov/grants-funding/income-limits/state-and-federal-income-limits/docs/Income-Limits-2020.pdf. |
| OLD: K.11 – Fifteen (15) Day Protected Period Notice to Pay Rent or Quit (High-Income Tenants)
(For Use During Protected Period of March 1, 2020 through August 31, 2020 for High-Income Tenants) *Only use if you already have proof of income establishing that the tenant is a high-income tenant. Effective October 6, 2020 |
Fifteen Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit (For Use to Collect Rent Owed During Protected Period of March 1, 2020 Through August 31, 2020 – for High-Income Tenants) – This form allows the landlord to provide notice to tenants that are “High Income” tenants and who have not paid a portion of their monthly rent due and still owing during the Protected Period between March 1, 2020 and August 31, 2020.
A “High Income” tenant means a tenant with an annual household income of 130 percent (130%) of the area median income, as published by the Department of Housing and Community Development in the Official State Income Limits for 2020, for the county in which the residential rental property is located. A “High Income” tenant shall not include a tenant with a household income of less than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000). For more information, see the Department of Housing and Community Development website at: https://www.hcd.ca.gov/grants-funding/income-limits/state-and-federal-income-limits/docs/Income-Limits-2020.pdf. |
| K.12 – Landlord Application for Relief Checklist – State of California | Use this form to determine if you are qualified to apply as a landlord for the State of California rent relief program. (Form is in English & Spanish). For more information, go to www.housing.ca.gov. |
| K.13 – Notice of COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act (Updated for A.B. 832)
NOTICE DUE BY JULY 31, 2021 PREVIOUS VERSION: K.1.1 – Notice of COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act (Updated for S.B. 91) – NOTICE WAS DUE BY FEBRUARY 28, 2021 |
Rental housing providers must, once again, serve a new notice from the State of California to all tenants who have missed one or more rental payments. This new notice form must be served by July 31, 2021. For each month thereafter, if tenants do not pay all of their rent due, rental housing providers should continue to serve the new 15-Day Notice for unpaid rent, along with this new, informational notice from the State of California.
**This notice must be provided to tenants who as of JULY 1, 2021 had not paid one or more rent payments between MARCH 1, 2020 and THEREAFTER and such rent amounts are still due and owing. This notice must be provided to all such tenants on or before JULY 31, 2021.** In addition, this Notice should be provided to tenants who do not pay rent due for any monthly periods between July 1, 2021 and September 30, 2021. IF YOU FAIL TO PROVIDE THIS NOTICE TO YOUR TENANTS BY JULY 31, 2021 AND THEREAFTER FOR EACH PERIOD A RENTAL PAYMENT IS MISSED THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2021, YOU MAY NOT BE ABLE TO EVICT YOUR TENANT OR RECOVER RENT PAYMENTS THAT ARE OWED. It is suggested owners keep in their records a copy of the Notice and a standard form “Proof of Service” as evidence of providing this notice in addition to any other documentation (e.g., certified return receipt). |
| K.14 – Three-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit A.B. 832 Recovery Period | Use this notice for rent due and unpaid during periods on or after October 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022. Use this notice when a tenant does not timely remit payment of all or a portion of rent due on or after October 1, 2021 through and including March 31, 2022.
In the event rent is due for periods prior to October 1, 2021, then continue to utilize the Fifteen (15) Day Notice to Pay or Quit for rent owed during periods prior to October 1, 2021 (See Fifteen-Day Notice forms at K.3 and K.4). Note: In the event your tenant has declared COVID related financial impacts and has not remitted at least the 25% of rent due on or before September 30, 2021 per Assembly Bill 832, then you utilize the Fifteen (15) Day Notice to Pay or Quit for all rent owed during periods prior to October 1, 2021 (See Fifteen-Day Notice forms at K.3 and K.4). If you own a building with five or more units and your building has a Federally insured mortgage, or one or more of your tenants receive a tenant-based voucher from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (H.U.D.), then your tenants have the right to a “30-day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit” under the CARES Act. The thirty (30) days are calendar days. |
| Form Title (Click to Download) | Description |
|---|---|
| AB 1482 Addendum – Exempt from California State Rent Control* (D.1) | Use this form to amend your existing lease agreement IF YOUR RENTAL UNIT IS EXEMPT FROM STATE RENT CONTROL in order to comply with the California state notice requirement under Assembly Bill 1482, effective July 1, 2020 for new lease agreements and effective August 1, 2020 for existing lease agreements. |
| AB 1482 Addendum – Subject to (not Exempt from) California State Rent Control* (D.2) | Use this form to amend your existing lease agreement in order to comply with the California state notice requirement under Assembly Bill 1482, effective July 1, 2020 for new lease agreements and effective August 1, 2020 for existing lease agreements. |
| Acknowledgement of Non-Tenancy (D.3) | Use this form when allowing a resident that is NOT your tenant to live at the premises. This resident is not a party to the lease agreement with your tenant. |
| Acknowledgement of Renter’s Notice to Vacate (E.1) | Use this form to acknowledge receipt of a tenant’s oral or written notice to vacate a rental unit. |
| Addendum A: Assignment of (Manager) Duties; and Addendum B: Report of (Manager) Hours Worked (I.1) | Addendum A: Use this form to outline and document duties of a resident manager. Addendum B: Have a resident manager use this form to report hours worked during a given payroll period. |
| Addendum to Standard Month-to-Month Rental Agreement / Lease (D.4) | Use this form to amend or modify a standard “month-to-month” lease to include any terms not covered by the lease or by other forms or addendums we provide. |
| Addendum to Standard Rental Agreement / Lease (D.5) | Use this form to amend or modify a standard (fixed term) lease to include any terms not covered by the lease or by other forms or addendums we provide. |
| Alhambra Smoke-Free FAQs (H.25) | This pamphlet summaries the smoke-free requirements within the City of Alhambra, including for multifamily properties. |
| Application to Rent – A.1 | Use this form to obtain a prospective tenant’s information for evaluation. This form was last updated in October 2023 to comply with the Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act and requires that users (property owners) complete the last page, “Notice Regarding Background Investigation Pursuant to California Law.” Also, this form includes a section for use of “Reusable Tenant Screening Reports” now mandatory to accept in West Hollywood (currently optional for rental housing providers in areas other than West Hollywood and potentially other jurisdictions in the future)REV 2.11.24.” |
| Bed Bug Addendum * (D.6) | Use this form to advise your tenant regarding the appearance and reporting of bed bugs in or near the rented premises. |
| Beverly Hills Landlord and Tenants Rights & Responsibilities Handbook (H.1) | This provides information on the Beverly Hills rent stabilization ordinance, and each tenant is required to acknowledge receipt of this handbook. |
| Baldwin Park – Notice of Change of Terms in Tenancy (Non-Rent Control and Misc. Other Jurisdictions)(E.25) | Use this form to document any changes in terms under a lease in rental units not subject to a local jurisdiction’s rent control or state-mandated rent control per Assembly Bill 1482. (e.g., change in rental rate). In addition, use this form to document changes in terms for miscellaneous jurisdictions listed at the top of the form.(REV 10.25.23) |
| Bell Gardens – Notice of Change of Terms in Tenancy (Non-Rent Control and Misc. Other Jurisdictions)(E.25) | Use this form to document any changes in terms under a lease in rental units not subject to a local jurisdiction’s rent control or state-mandated rent control per Assembly Bill 1482. (e.g., change in rental rate). In addition, use this form to document changes in terms for miscellaneous jurisdictions listed at the top of the form.(REV 10.25.23) |
| Beverly Hills Notice of Change in Terms of Tenancy (E.23) | Use this form to document any changes in terms under a lease in Beverly Hills (e.g., change in rental rate). |
| Beverly Hills Summary of Rent Regulations (H.2) | This provides a summary of Beverly Hills’s rent regulations and Rent Stabilization Ordinance |
| Burbank Landlord Information Form (H.3) | The Burbank Landlord-Tenant Commission meets on the first Monday of every month in Conference Room 101 located in the Burbank Community Services Building, 150 N. Third St., Burbank, CA at 6:15 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to complete this Landlord-Tenant Questionnaire and return it to the Housing Authority Office when seeking the Commission’s assistance in resolving problems. |
| Burbank Tenant / Landlord FAQ’s (H.4) | These 20 FAQs are provided by the Landlord-Tenant Commission and the City of Burbank so that residential landlords and tenants in the community are educated and knowledgeable of their legal roles, responsibilities and rights. |
| California Fair Housing Hand | A Practical Reference Guide to the Laws Affecting Rental Housing in California Provided to the Public by the Regional Human Rights/Fair Housing Commission. |
| California Landlord-Tenant Handbook (I.15) | A Guide to Residential Tenants’ and Landlords’ Rights and Responsibilities. (Revised July 2012) |
| Camarillo Rent Review Mediation Form (H.5) | Use this form to request mediation in order to resolve a dispute before the Rent Review Mediation Commission to assist in the resolution of rent disputes between tenants and landlords for residential rental complexes (with five or more units) and mobile home parks (with 25 or more spaces). |
| City of L.A. Smoke-Free Housing Guidance (2016) (I.17) | This 2016 pamphlet provides guidance on implementing smoke-free policies at your property subject to the City’s Rent Stabilization Ordinance. |
| City of Santa Monica Three Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit (J.11) | |
| City of Los Angeles Three Day Notice to Pay or Quit COVID Rent Due (G.13) | Descr.: Use this form for City of Los Angeles rental units for COVID rent that is past due and unpaid as of February 1, 2024 for periods from October 1, 2021, through January 31, 2023. Unpaid COVID rent for this period is due and payable as of February 1, 2024. |
| (For City of Santa Monica Use Only) Use this 3-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit form while an eviction moratorium is in effect due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Pandemic. This notice contains additional language regarding documentation requirements for tenants that are unable to pay rent due to COVID-19 impacts. | |
| Continuing Guarantee (D.7) | Use this form when a third-party guarantees your tenant’s lease payments and / or performance under the rental agreement / lease. |
| COVID-19 Notice – Landlord Notifies Tenant of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Rights for Non-Payment of Rent [ENGLISH] (J.1) | Use this form to let your tenant know their rights in a jurisdiction that has passed an eviction moratorium due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. Provide this form to your tenant if your tenant has indicated he or she might not pay their rent or asks not to pay their rent for reasons other than COVID-19 (Coronavirus) adverse financial impacts. |
| COVID-19 Notice – Tenant Notified Landlord of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Financial Impact (J.2) | Use this form if your tenant has informed you they have suffered adverse financial consequences due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and they cannot pay their rent. This form is for jurisdictions that have passed an eviction moratorium due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic adverse financial impacts. |
| COVID-19 – Receipt for Partial Rent Payment [ENGLISH] (J.3) [SPANISH VERSION] [KOREAN VERSION] |
Use this form to document partial payment of rent when rent is lawfully being deferred due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Use a separate form for EACH partial payment of rent. |
| COVID-19 – CITY OF LA: Receipt for Partial Rent Payment [ENGLISH] (J.3A) [KOREAN VERSION] |
(For City of Los Angeles Use Only) Use this form to document partial payment of rent when rent is lawfully being deferred due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Use a separate form for EACH partial payment of rent. |
| COVID-19 – Standard Lease Rent Deferral Addendum [ENGLISH] (J.4) [SPANISH VERSION] [KOREAN VERSION] |
Use this Addendum to document deferred rental amounts and repayment plan due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) impacts. Use one addendum for each monthly rental payment that is being deferred due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) impacts. It is recommended that a separate addendum be completed for each month that rent is deferred (e.g., one addendum for April, one for May, etc.). |
| COVID-19 – City of Los Angeles Standard Lease Rent Deferral Addendum (J.4A) | (For City of Los Angeles Use Only) Use this Addendum in the City of Los Angeles ONLY to document deferred rental amounts and repayment plan due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) impacts. Use one addendum for each monthly rental payment that is being deferred due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) impacts. It is recommended that a separate addendum be completed for each month that rent is deferred (e.g., one addendum for April, one for May, etc.). |
| COVID-19: Notice to Renter Regarding City of El Monte Eviction Moratorium (J.5) | (For City of El Monte Use Only) Use this form to notify your tenants of their rights under the City of El Monte Eviction Moratorium ordinance. All landlords are required to provide notice to their tenants of their rights under the ordinance. This form also contains a hardship request requesting full or partial deferment of rent, which tenants can complete and return if they are unable to pay the full amount of rent becoming due. If your tenant(s) request(s) deferment, you should document any rent deferred through the COVID-19 – Standard Lease Rent Deferral Addendum (J.4). One such addendum should be completed for each month of rent deferred. |
| COVID-19 – Notice Regarding COVID-19 & Rent Deferral Request (J.6) | Use this form to notify your tenants about the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Pandemic and to how make a financial hardship request due to financial impacts caused by the COVID-19 (Coronavirus). This form also contains a hardship request for requesting full or partial deferment of rent, which tenants can complete and return if they are unable to pay the full amount of rent becoming due. If your tenant(s) request(s) deferment, you should document any rent deferred through a COVID-19 – Standard Lease Rent Deferral Addendum (J.4). |
| COVID-19 – Three (3)-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit [ENGLISH] (J.7) | Use this 3-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit form while an eviction moratorium is in effect due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Pandemic. This notice contains additional language regarding documentation requirements for tenants that are unable to pay rent due to COVID-19 impacts. |
| COVID-19 Notice – West Hollywood Tenant Notice to Landlord [ENGLISH] (J.8) | (For City of West Hollywood Use Only) This is a form created by the City of West Hollywood for Tenant Notice to Landlord of COVID-19 Income Loss / Hardship. Tenants may use this template letter to notify their landlord and provide documentation of a financial impact due to the Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19 Pandemic). |
| COVID-19 – City of Santa Monica Eviction Moratorium Form (J.9) | (For City of Santa Monica Use Only) Give this form to Santa Monica Tenants. Tenants may use this form to provide the required notice of non-payment of rent due to COVID-19 impacts. The tenant must provide this notice and supporting documentation as soon as possible, preferably before the rent is due, but no later than 30 days after rent is due. |
| COVID-19 – City of Los Angeles Eviction Moratorium Fact Sheet and Tenant Notice (J.12)
[SPANISH VERSION] [KOREAN VERSION] |
City of L.A. Tenant Notification of Eviction Moratorium – New HCID Form Pending Per 5/6/20 L.A. City Council Meeting
(For City of Los Angeles Use Only) Use this form instead of the form provided by AAGLA to comply with notice requirements under the City of Los Angeles Eviction Moratorium. This form also includes a “Tenant Notification to Landlord of Inability to Pay Full Rent Due to COVID?19 Emergency” that renters may use to inform Owner / Agent of their inability to pay rent. This form was created by the City of Los Angeles. THIS NOTICE MUST BE PROVIDED BY 5/27/20 |
| City of Cudahy – Lease Addendum – D.23 (rev 2.1.24) | Use this form as an addendum to any lease agreement along with Form D.23.1, “Notice of Tenants’ Rights,” to comply with the City of Cudahy’s Ordinance No. 736, Chapter 5.13, “Rent Stabilization” pursuant to the city’s municipal code.This form was updated in 2024 to include the required Notice of Tenant Rights. Property owners are required to provide written notice of the ordinance and tenants’ rights at: (i) Commencement of a lease, or (ii) Renewal of lease. The notice shall be written in the language that the Owner and Tenant used to negotiate the terms of the Tenancy (e.g., Spanish, Chinese, Tagalog, Vietnamese and Korean), as well as English and in a form prescribed by the City |
| Cudahy – Notice of Change of Terms in Tenancy (Non-Rent Control and Misc. Other Jurisdictions)(E.25) | Use this form to document any changes in terms under a lease in rental units not subject to a local jurisdiction’s rent control or state-mandated rent control per Assembly Bill 1482. (e.g., change in rental rate). In addition, use this form to document changes in terms for miscellaneous jurisdictions listed at the top of the form.(REV 10.25.23) |
| Culver City Addendum (H.6) | Use this form to advise a tenant in Culver City regarding the City’s smoking ordinance and the prohibition against smoking in the tenant’s unit and common areas of multifamily buildings. |
| Culver City Notice of Change in Terms of Tenancy (h.7) | Use this form to document changes in terms under a lease in the Culver City (e.g., change in rental rate) and notify tenant of mediation services available through City of Culver City Landlord Tenant Mediation Board.REV 2.2.24 |
| Culver City Rent Control Ordinance Notice (E.29) | All Culver City landlords subject to the City’s Rent Stabilization Ordinance must post the Rent Control Ordinance Notice in a conspicuous location in the common area, at the entry or entries to the building or units, or other similar location or locations as necessary to provide tenants a reasonable opportunity to view the notice. |
| Declaration of COVID-19 Financial Distress (K.2) | Tenants need to continue paying a minimum of 25% of their rent, but the deadline for that payment is now September 30, 2021. Therefore, a tenant does not have to pay any rent until September 30th so long as they sign and return a Declaration of Financial Distress form for.
Use this form to provide to your tenant or tenants along with the new “Notice of COVID-19 Relief Act” listed as Form K.1, or along with 15-Day Notice to Pay or Quit, Forms K.3 – K.4. Tenants must sign and return and sign this form to be protected from eviction proceedings. (This updated form is substantially the same as the form used for S.B. 91.) |
| Declaration of Service of Notice (E.2) | Use this form when providing any 3-day, 30-day or 60-day notice to a tenant. This form is for your records only. |
| Deposit Receipt (A.2) | Use this form when a tenant applicant provides a deposit prior to signing of a lease. |
| Disclosure of Information on Lead-Based Paint or Lead-Based Paint Hazards (D.8) | Use this form if you are aware of any lead-based paint and / or lead based paint hazards in or one the rented premises. |
| Electric Vehicle Charging Station Agreement (D.9) | Use this form if a tenant wishes to install an electric vehicle charging station at the tenant’s cost. |
| Financial Statement for Month Ending (I.2) | Use this form for reporting monthly financial information (e.g., net profit). |
| Fifteen (15) Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit for A.B. 832 for High Income Renters Covering the Periods on or After July 1, 2021 (K.4)
PREVIOUS VERSION: K.4.1 – Fifteen (15) Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit for S.B. 91 for High Income Renters Covering the Periods on or After February 1, 2021 |
This form allows the landlord to provide notice to tenants that are not “High Income” tenants and who have not paid a portion of their monthly rent due and still owing during any period on or after July 1, 2021. You must provide Forms K.1 and K.2 along with this 15-day notice form.
A “High Income” tenant means a tenant with an annual household income of 130 percent (130%) of the area median income, as published by the Department of Housing and Community Development in the Official State Income Limits for 2020, for the county in which the residential rental property is located. A “High Income” tenant shall not include a tenant with a household income of less than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000). For more information, see the Department of Housing and Community Development website at: https://www.hcd.ca.gov/grants-funding/income-limits/state-and-federal-income-limits/docs/Income-Limits-2020.pdf. |
| Fifteen (15) Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit for A.B. 832 for NON-High-Income Renters Covering the Periods on or After July 1, 2021 (K.3)
PREVIOUS VERSION: K.3.1 – Fifteen (15) Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit for S.B. 91 for NON-High-Income Renters Covering the Periods on or After February 1, 2021 |
This form allows the landlord to provide notice to tenants that are not “High Income” tenants and who have not paid a portion of their monthly rent due and still owing during any period on or after July 1, 2021. You must provide Forms K.1 and K.2 along with this 15-day notice form.
A “High Income” tenant means a tenant with an annual household income of 130 percent (130%) of the area median income, as published by the Department of Housing and Community Development in the Official State Income Limits for 2020, for the county in which the residential rental property is located. A “High Income” tenant shall not include a tenant with a household income of less than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000). For more information, see the Department of Housing and Community Development website at: https://www.hcd.ca.gov/grants-funding/income-limits/state-and-federal-income-limits/docs/Income-Limits-2020.pdf. |
| Fontana Unruly Accountability Gathering Addendum (H.8) | Use this form to have a Fontana tenant acknowledge compliance with Fontana Municipal Code 16-19 regarding unruly gatherings. |
| Gardena Rent Mediation Booklet (H.9) | Gardena passed an ordinance that requires the owner of residential rental units to provide a copy of a booklet entitled “Rent Mediation and Hearing Procedures” for each residential unit and to all new tenants thereafter. |
| Gardena Rent Review Mediation Form (English) (H.10) | Use this form to request mediation in order to resolve a dispute before the Gardena Rent Mediation Board to assist in the resolution of rent disputes between tenants and landlords for residential rental complexes (with five or more units) and mobile home parks (with 25 or more spaces). |
| Gardena Rent Review Mediation Form (Spanish) (H.11) | Use this form to request mediation in order to resolve a dispute before the Gardena Rent Mediation Board to assist in the resolution of rent disputes between tenants and landlords for residential rental complexes (with five or more units) and mobile home parks (with 25 or more spaces). |
| Glendale Just Cause for Eviction Pamphlet (H.12) | This form provides general information regarding “Just Cause” eviction rules in the City of Glendale. |
| Glendale Notice of Change in Terms of Tenancy (E.4) | Use this form to document any changes in terms under a lease in the City of Glendale (e.g., change in rental rate) and to have tenant acknowledge receipt of offer to enter into a one-year lease. |
| Glendale Renters & Landlords Booklet (H.14) | This booklet describes the rights and responsibilities of Glendale tenants and landlords, and provides information about rent regulations in Glendale. |
| Housing Provider Policy Regarding Unlawful Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation (I.16) | Use this form to document a written anti-discrimination policy which may be required to obtain when necessary an insurance policy covering discrimination claims. |
| House Rules: Obligations of a Resident, Rules and Regulations Addendum to Lease and Rental Agreement * (D.10) | Use this form to have a tenant acknowledge tenant obligations and house rules at your property. |
| Inglewood Notice of Change in Terms of Tenancy (E.27) | Use this form to document any changes in terms under a lease in the City of Inglewood (e.g., change in rental rate). |
| Inglewood Allowable Rent Increase Date. Rev 08.2023 (E.27.1) | Use this form to document any changes in terms under a lease in the City of Inglewood (e.g., change in rental rate). |
| Information on Mold and Dampness for Renters in California (D.22) | Effective January 1, 2022, the booklet, “Information on Dampness and Mold for Renters in California” from the California Department of Public Health must be provided to renters for all new tenancies. This booklet is required by legislation that was passed in 2001 (Senate Bill 732, the “Toxic Mold Protection Act”) but not developed by the Department of Public Health until recently. It is available in both English and Spanish. |
| Inventory Checklist – Premises Only (A.3) | Use this form to document the condition of the rental unit at the time of move-in and later when a tenant moves-out. This form will assist you in documenting any deductions from a tenant’s security deposit. |
| L.A.M.C. Section 41.24 Trespass Authorization (G.1) | Use this form to grant the Los Angeles Police Department access to your property and to advise unlawful guests at the property to leave, among other things. |
| Landlord Application for Relief Checklist – State of California (K.12) | Use this form to determine if you are qualified to apply as a landlord for the State of California rent relief program. (Form is in English & Spanish). For more information, go to www.housing.ca.gov. |
| Landlord Verification Form (A.8) | Use this form to send to your tenant applicant’s prior landlord to verify information such as on-time rent payments, etc. The form must be signed by your prospective tenant to authorize the previous landlord to provide the information you are requesting. |
| Lead Booklet (D11) | Before renting pre-1978 housing, owners must disclose the presence of known lead-based paint hazards in the housing premises. At the time of lease signing, renters must receive this federally approved pamphlet on lead poisoning prevention.rev.9.21.23 |
| Lease Agreement (Minimum Term) (C.2) | Use this form when entering into a lease agreement with a tenant for a specified period of more than 30-days (typically one year or longer).2024 Update: new section for micro mobility devices per state law, and updated pest control section |
| Lease Extension Agreement (D.12) | Use this form when extending your lease agreement beyond any initial or extended term. |
| Long Beach Notice of Change in Terms of Tenancy (E.5) | Use this form to document any changes in terms under a lease in Long Beach (e.g., change in rental rate). |
| Long Beach (City) 30-Day Notice to Cure.(H.15.1) | Use this form in the City of Long Beach to provide required 30-day notice to your renter(s) for curable breaches under a lease agreement. Under the Long Beach City Code: “Before an owner of residential real property issues a notice to terminate a tenancy for just cause that is a curable lease violation, the owner shall first give notice of the violation to the tenant with an opportunity to cure the violation pursuant to paragraph (3) of Section 1161 of the California Code of Civil Procedure. If the violation is not cured within the time period set forth in the notice, a three-day notice to quit without an opportunity to cure may thereafter be served to terminate the tenancy.” |
| Los Angeles (City) 30-Day Notice to Cure for Unauthorized Pets and Occupants.(G.11.) | Use this form in the City of Los Angeles to provide required 30-day notice to your renter(s) to cure breaches of a lease agreement for unauthorized pets and occupants per City of Los Angeles Ordinance No. 187736. If after 30 calendar days the breach(es) is (are) not cured, then follow-up with a “3-Day Notice to Perform or Quit” and thereafter, pursue any legal remedies available, including possible unlawful detainer. |
| Los Angeles (City) Notice of Change in Terms of Tenancy (E.6) | Use this form to document any changes in terms under a lease in the City of Los Angeles (e.g., change in rental rate). |
| Los Angeles (City) Declaration to Evict for Owner Move-In (E.33 & G.12) | Complete this form and file with the City of Los Angeles’ Housing Department (LAHD) at the address on the form for a no-fault eviction resulting from owner occupancy. The address for filing is: Los Angeles Housing Department, Post Office Box 17100, Los Angeles, CA 90057. The form may also be uploaded on the City of L.A.’s website at https://lahd.service-now.com/efs. |
| Los Angeles (City) Declaration to Evict for Resident Manager Move-In (E.34) | Complete this form and file with the City of Los Angeles’ Housing Department (LAHD) at the address on the form for a no-fault eviction resulting from resident manager move-in. The address for filing is: Los Angeles Housing Department, Post Office Box 17100, Los Angeles, CA 90057. The form may also be uploaded on the City of L.A.’s website at https://lahd.service-now.com/efs. |
| Los Angeles (City) Declaration to Evict for Declaration of Intent to Evict for Alleged Drug-Related Nuisance, Illegal Drug Activity, or Gang-Related Crime (E.35) | Complete this form and file with the City of Los Angeles’ Housing Department (LAHD) at the address on the form for an eviction resulting from Declaration of Intent to Evict for Alleged Drug-Related Nuisance, Illegal Drug Activity, or Gang-Related Crime. The address for filing is: Los Angeles Housing Department, Post Office Box 17100, Los Angeles, CA 90057. The form may also be uploaded on the City of L.A.’s website at https://lahd.service-now.com/efs. |
| Los Angeles (City) Relocation Assistance Bulletin (G.3) | This bulletin describes the obligation to provide relocation assistance to tenants in the event of certain evictions. |
| Los Angeles (City) Renters Protection Notice (G.6) rev 12.12.2023 | New City of Los Angeles Notice MUST be Posted at Property: This notice is to be posted in an accessible location at a City of Los Angeles rental property in compliance with Ordinance No.187737. In addition, Ordinance No. 187737 requires owners of residential properties to provide a summary of these renters’ rights to their renters for tenancies that commenced or were renewed on or after January 27, 2023. |
| Los Angeles (City) Tenant Habitability Program Guidelines (G.8) | The City of Los Angeles has adopted the Tenant Habitability Program to facilitate housing provider investment in Primary Renovation Work without subjecting tenants to either untenantable housing conditions during such renovation work or forced permanent displacement. The Tenant Habitability Program requires housing providers to mitigate such temporary untenantable conditions. |
| Los Angeles (City) Renters Protection Presentation PDF (G.9) | The City of L.A. has prepared this presentation summarizing tenant protections. Members are encouraged to review and become familiar with the content of this document. |
| Los Angeles (City) New Signage Required (G.10) | If you rent residential property in the city of Los Angeles, this new signage requirement applies to you…period! Act now and get your sign from the apartment association of greater Los Angeles. |
| Los Angeles (County) Notice of Change in Terms of Tenancy (E.28) | Use this form to document any changes in terms under a lease in the County of Los Angeles (e.g., change in rental rate, pass-through of registration fees). This form should be used in unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, particularly rental units subject to the County’s rent stabilization ordinance (RSO). This form may also be used for non-RSO properties; however, pass-through of the rental registration fee is not applicable.When entering into a new rental agreement renewing a rental agreement; or providing notice of a rent increase or decrease or notice of reduction in housing service, housing providers must also provide a Notice of Tenant Rights (See Form E.7). |
| Los Angeles County (Unincorporated Areas) Rent Stabilization and Tenant Protection Ordinance (RSTPO)(E.7) | Rental property owners of fully and partially rent stabilized units located in unincorporated areas of the County must provide their tenants with a Notice of Tenant Rights. This form must be provided in all of the following circumstances: (i) When entering into a rental agreement by including a copy of the notice as an exhibit or attachment to the written rental agreement; (ii) When renewing a rental agreement; and (iii) When providing notice of a rent increase or decrease in a fully covered rental unit or a reduction in housing service. In addition, this Notice of Tenant Rights must be posted in a conspicuous location, such as a lobby of the property or common areas (e.g., near mailboxes, in laundry rooms, or at the entrance to the property). Go to www.aagla.org/shop to purchase this notice for your property. |
| Maywood – Notice of Change of Terms in Tenancy (Non-Rent Control and Misc. Other Jurisdictions)(E.25) | Use this form to document any changes in terms under a lease in rental units not subject to a local jurisdiction’s rent control or state-mandated rent control per Assembly Bill 1482. (e.g., change in rental rate). In addition, use this form to document changes in terms for miscellaneous jurisdictions listed at the top of the form.(REV 10.25.23) |
| Notice of Belief of Abandonment (E.8) | Form A, use this form in conjunction with Forms B & C below. Use this form when it appears a tenant has left property behind in the rental unit or appears to have abandoned the rental unit (e.g., moved out). |
| Notice of right To Request Initial Inspection (B.4) | Use this form when an initial inspection of the rental unit is requested by a tenant. This form documents the condition of a rental unit at the time possession is first accepted by renter which may then be helpful later when inspecting condition of a rental unit upon move-out and documenting deductions from tenant’s security deposit.> |
| Notice of Right to Claim Abandoned Property (Valued at Less than $700) (E.9) | Form B, use this form in conjunction with Forms A & C. Use this form to notify a tenant of any property that was abandoned by tenant that is worth less than $700, and the process for recovering or disposing of the property if not claimed. |
| Notice of Right to Claim Abandoned Property (Valued at More than $700) (E.10) | Form C, use this form in conjunction with Forms A & B above. Use this form to notify a tenant of any property that was abandoned by tenant that is worth more than $700, and the process for recovering or disposing of the property if not claimed. |
| Notice of Change in Terms of Tenancy – General, No Rent Increase (E.24) | Use this form to document any changes in terms other than a change in rent amount. |
| Notice of Change of Terms in Tenancy (Non-Local Rent Control & State Mandated AB 1482 Rent Control) (E.11) | Use this form to document any changes in terms under a lease in rental units not subject to a local jurisdiction’s rent control and for units subject to state-mandated rent control per Assembly Bill 1482. (e.g., change in rental rate). |
| Notice of Change of Terms in Tenancy (Non-Rent Control and Misc. Other Jurisdictions)(e.25) | Use this form to document any changes in terms under a lease in rental units not subject to a local jurisdiction’s rent control or state mandated rent control per Assembly Bill 1482. (e.g., change in rental rate). In addition, use this form to document changes in terms for miscellaneous jurisdictions listed at the top of the form.rev 10.5.23 |
| Notice of Change of Owner or Manager (I.4) | Use this form to notify tenant of a change in owner / manager and change in payee and payee address for monthly rent. |
| Notice of City Inspection (G.5) | Use this form to provide to a tenant when a City of Los Angeles mandated inspection of your property is taking place. |
| Notice of Negative Credit Information and Rental Application Rejection (A.4) | Use this form to notify a tenant applicant of negative credit information and rejection of rental application. |
| Notice of Owner / Agent Office Hours (E.12) | Use this form to notify tenants the days and times you wish to be contacted for non-emergency matters. |
| Notice to Enter Premises (I.5) | Use this form to notify tenant of intent to enter rented premises for inspections, repairs, etc. |
| Notice Regarding City of Santa Monica Eviction Moratorium and Renter Deferral Request Form (J.10) | (For City of Santa Monica Use Only) Use this form to notify your tenants about the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Pandemic and to how make a financial hardship request due to financial impacts caused by the COVID-19 (Coronavirus). This form also contains a hardship request for requesting full or partial deferment of rent, which tenants can complete and return if they are unable to pay the full amount of rent becoming due. If your tenant(s) request(s) deferment, you should document any rent deferred through a COVID-19 – Standard Lease Rent Deferral Addendum (J.4).
THIS NOTICE IS DUE TO TENANTS BY APRIL 24, 2020 |
| Ojai – Notice of Change of Terms in Tenancy (Non-Rent Control and Misc. Other Jurisdictions)(E.25) | Use this form to document any changes in terms under a lease in rental units not subject to a local jurisdiction’s rent control or state-mandated rent control per Assembly Bill 1482. (e.g., change in rental rate). In addition, use this form to document changes in terms for miscellaneous jurisdictions listed at the top of the form.(REV 10.25.23) |
| Ojai (City) Notice of Rent Stabilization Ordinance. (H.29) | This Notice of Rent Stabilization Ordinance is to be provided to Renter(s) for any tenancy commenced or renewed on or after the effective date of the ordinance as an addendum to the lease or rental agreement, or as a written notice signed by the Tenant, with a copy provided to the Renter(s). For any tenancy existing prior to the effective date of the ordinance, this notice must be provided to Renter(s) no later than 30 days after the effective date of this article, or as an addendum to the lease or rental agreement. Owner must provide the notice to Renter(s) in writing if the application and lease are processed in writing, electronically if the application or lease are processed electronically, or both if both methods are utilized.). In addition, this Notice of Rent Stabilization Ordinance as part of any notice to increase rent.) This Notice of Rent Stabilization Ordinance should be utilized until such time that the City of Ojai creates an official form to meet this requirement. |
| On-Site Property Manager Agreement (I.11) | Use this form when employing a resident manager at your property and when you offset (credit) the value of the rental unit provided to the resident manager against wages** due to the resident manager. NOTE: This form consolidates two previous forms as minimum wage is now the same for all employers, whether there are 25 or fewer employees or 26 or more employees.
**Currently, the maximum amount that may be taken as a credit against the minimum wage obligation is the lesser of (i) 2/3 of the rental value of the Manager(s) unit charged to the general public or (ii) $903.60 for 1 manager or $1,336.35 for co-managers. For example, if the rental value of the Manager(s) unit is $1,500 per month, THE MAXIMUM that may be taken as a credit against minimum wage is either $903.60 for one (1) manager or $1,336.35 for two (2) managers, not 2/3 of $1,500 (or $1,000). Minimum wage in the State of California is $16.00 for 2024; however, certain local jurisdictions in California have higher minimum wages. Members are cautioned to verify the minimum wage for the jurisdiction where their property is located. |
| Oxnard – Notice of Change of Terms in Tenancy (Non-Rent Control and Misc. Other Jurisdictions)(E.25) | Use this form to document any changes in terms under a lease in rental units not subject to a local jurisdiction’s rent control or state-mandated rent control per Assembly Bill 1482. (e.g., change in rental rate). In addition, use this form to document changes in terms for miscellaneous jurisdictions listed at the top of the form.(REV 10.25.23) |
| Oxnard Sixty (60) Day Notice to Quit (No-Fault Eviction) (E.31) | Use this form for properties within the City of Oxnard to notice a tenant to return possession of premises within 60-days for specific reasons such as failure to enter into new lease; or “no-fault” reasons such as move-in of owner or the owner’s spouse, children, parents, or resident manager; or for a unit that is not otherwise subject to eviction restrictions. This Sixty (60) day notice contains additional language required by Oxnard City code.(REV 1-30-24) |
| Oxnard Three (3) Day Notice to Perform or Quit (E.30) REV 4-25-23 | Use this form for properties located within the City of Oxnard to notice a tenant to cease specific behavior or cease performing specific acts within 3-days, such as causing a disturbance or prohibiting owner access to tenant’s unit, or upon failure to do so, to return possession of premises within 3-days. This three (3) day notice contains additional language required by Oxnard City code. REV 4-25-23 |
| Pasadena – Notice of Change of Terms in Tenancy (Non-Rent Control and Misc. Other Jurisdictions)(E.25) | Use this form to document any changes in terms under a lease in rental units not subject to a local jurisdiction’s rent control or state-mandated rent control per Assembly Bill 1482. (e.g., change in rental rate). In addition, use this form to document changes in terms for miscellaneous jurisdictions listed at the top of the form.(REV 10.25.23) |
| Pasadena: Notice to Tenants Re: Eviction Protections. (H.31) | Descr.: Pasadena owners are required to provide renters with a written notice in a form prepared and authorized by the Pasadena Rental Board, on or before the start of the tenancy, which includes information regarding the local rent control law, the renter’s right to petition against certain rent increases, and instructions on accessing the rental registry. The initial written notice must be provided to the renter in the language used to negotiate the tenancy or in another language if requested by the renter and if a translation of the notice has been made available by the Rental Board. Please refer to the Pasadena Fact Sheet Please refer to the Pasadena Fact Sheet [“https://members.aagla.org/file/secure/pasadena—tenant-protection-ordinance-fact-sheet-for-h.31.pdf“] |
| Personal Property / Parking / Storage Leasing Agreement (D.13) | Use this form when leasing a storage area, parking space or other leased property to a tenant separate from the lease of a residential unit. |
| Pet Agreement (D.14) | Use this form when renting a unit to a tenant that has a pet and when you do not have a written lease. |
| Pet Agreement Addendum (D.15) | Use this form when renting a unit to a tenant that has a pet. |
| Pet Application (A.5) | Use this form when tenant applicant has a pet that will live in the rental unit. |
| Political Sign Addendum (D.16) | Use this form to set forth the rules for the placement of political signage at a property. |
| Pomona – Notice of Change of Terms in Tenancy (Non-Rent Control and Misc. Other Jurisdictions)(E.25) | Use this form to document any changes in terms under a lease in rental units not subject to a local jurisdiction’s rent control or state-mandated rent control per Assembly Bill 1482. (e.g., change in rental rate). In addition, use this form to document changes in terms for miscellaneous jurisdictions listed at the top of the form.(REV 10.25.23) |
| Pool and Hot Tub Addendum (D.17) | Use this form when a pool and/or hot tub is located on the property. |
| Property Abandonment Procedures (Briefing) (I.6) | This form provides a briefing on how to notify any tenant regarding abandoned property, rights to reclaim abandoned property and how to dispose of any abandoned property. |
| Property Management Playbook for Localized Social Marketing (I.7) | This handbook provides what every property management company needs to know to fully leverage social media marketing for success. |
| Proposition 65 Warning Addendum (D.18) | Proposition 65 requires warnings to be provided to each known adult occupant of a rental property at the time of renting, leasing, or “hiring out” the property. The warning must be initially made and renewed each year by one of the following methods: (1) delivering a letter to each known adult tenant; (2) sending an electronic message to each known adult tenant’s email address; or (3) including the warning in a lease or rental agreement. In this Addendum, the name of at least one chemical that is a carcinogen and/or reproductive toxicant that is present at the property must be listed. Although landlords are not required to use this addendum and warn residents of the presence of cancer-causing chemicals, use of this form provides a “safe harbor.” Declining to provide the warning may pose a risk of enforcement action, whereby landlords would need to defend their warnings as being “clear and reasonable.” Landlords that fail to provide adequate warnings are subject to penalties as high as $2,500 per violation per day. |
| Reminder: Your Rent is Past Due (E.13) | Use this form to provide a tenant with a “friendly reminder” when rent is past due. Use this form prior to providing tenant with a “Three Day Notice to Pay or Quit.” |
| Rental Unit Holding Deposit Agreement (A.6) | Use this form when accepting a deposit payment to hold rental unit off of the market pending tenant applicant screening. |
| Renter’s 30-Day Notice to Vacate (F.1) | Use this form to give to a tenant to confirm in writing tenant’s 30-day notice to vacate the rental unit. |
| Request for Reasonable Accommodation (F.4) | When asked for a reasonable accommodation, rental property owners should always obtain a written request with appropriate documentation for a support or service animal, among other things. A request for reasonable accommodation may take any form whether it be via letter, electronic mail or other document, but the important aspect of the request is the existence of documentation. This form may be utilized by renters wishing to make a request for a reasonable accommodation. Such accommodations may include requests for installation of shower grab bars, reassignment of parking, or allowance of service or emotional support animals, among other things. |
| Request for Reasonable Modification (F.5) | When asked for a reasonable modification, rental property owners should always obtain a written request with appropriate documentation for a support or service animal, among other things. A request for reasonable modification may take any form whether it be via letter, electronic mail or other document, but the important aspect of the request is the existence of documentation. This form may be utilized by renters wishing to make a request for a reasonable modification. Such modifications may include requests for installation of a ramp, lowering of a threshold, or installation of a shower grab bar, among other things. Rental housing providers may charge renter(s) for a reasonable modification or allow the renter(s) to do the work at the renter(s)’ expense. Also, the renter(s) is (are) responsible for the removal of the modification when the renter(s) leave(s) the property. |
| Resident Manager Employment Rules (I.8) | This document provides a briefing on employment law and regulations for hiring of resident managers. |
| Resident Manager Time Sheet (I.9) | Use this form for resident managers to log time worked for hourly wages. |
| Resident’s Maintenance or Repair Request (F.2) | Provide this form to your tenants for their use when making maintenance or repair requests. |
| Santa Monica Notice of Change in Terms of Tenancy (E.14) Revised 6.23.23.[Effective September 1, 2023] | Use this form to document any changes in terms under a lease in the City of Santa Monica (e.g., change in rental rate). |
| Santa Monica: Notice of Residential Leasing Requirements (H.24) | Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 6.22 requires all landlords to provide this notice to all prospective tenants. The City of Santa Monica imposes the following requirements for all residential leases: (i) lease must be in writing and the initial lease term must be no less than one year; (ii) the rental unit must be leased unfurnished; and (iii) tenant must use and occupy the rental housing unit as their primary residence. Landlords are required to provide this notice to their tenants in both English and Spanish – this form is in 2 pages to accommodate both languages. The notice must be provided both when you give your prospective tenant a rental application and when you provide any written lease to be signed. If you are providing the application or lease electronically, the notice must also be provided electronically. Within 60-days of the commencement of the lease, your tenant must provide you with at least two (2) documents to prove the rental unit is their residence (see requirements stated on the notice). |
| Santa Monica Notice to Occupants Regarding Smoking Ordinance (H.18) | Use this form to advise a tenant in Santa Monica regarding the City’s smoking ordinance and the prohibition against smoking in common areas of multifamily buildings. |
| Santa Monica Rent Control Information Sheet and Acknowledgement (H.19) | Use this form to have a Santa Monica tenant acknowledge receipt of information regarding rent stabilization ordinance. |
| Screening Fee Agreement (A.7) | Use this form when accepting payment for credit check and background verification (tenant screening). |
| Security Deposit Refund Form (B.1) | Use this form to calculate the amount of security deposit to be refunded to a tenant. Attn. City of Los Angeles property owners: be sure to calculate interest due at published rates. |
| Security Deposits Briefing and Late Charges Briefing (I.10) | This document provides a briefing on the regulations governing receiving and refunding security deposits and assessing late charges. |
| Thirty (30) Day Notice to Pay or Quit Per CARES Act (E.37) | In the event rental property meets specified conditions, this form should be used in lieu of a “Three Day Notice to Pay Or Quit” form. This form should be used at any rental properties where the renter is past due on rent, and: (i) Any tenancy at the rental property is or was subject to either a Section 8 or United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Housing Choice voucher, (ii) The rental property is subject to a federal program, including Section 8 and/or Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) housing programs, and/or (iii) The rental property is secured by a mortgage issued or guaranteed by: Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, Federal Housing Administration (FHA), Veterans Administration, a USDA direct loan or USDA guaranteed loan.). The Federal Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) (2013) requires a written notice of an applicant’s or tenant’s rights under the statute. VAWA requires covered housing providers to distribute the notice, among other times, with a notice of eviction. The notice must be accompanied by the federal agency-approved certification form and must be available in non-English languages for persons with limited English proficiency. The appropriate notices and federal agency approved certification should be obtained on the U.S. Housing and Urban Development website.” |
| Sixty (60) Day Notice to Quit (E.15) | Use this form to notice a tenant to return possession of premises within 60-days for specific reasons such as failure to enter into new lease; move-in of owner or the owner’s spouse, children, parents, or resident manager; or for a unit that is not otherwise subject to eviction restrictions. |
| Sixty (60) Day Notice to Quit (No-Fault Eviction for Use Under A.B. 1482 State Rent Control) (E.26) | Descr.: Senate Bill 567 amended the “no-fault” tenancy termination rules under Assembly Bill 1482, which is also known as the “California Tenant Protection Act of 2019.” Under the new rules, which become effective on April 1, 2024, no-fault eviction notice and disclosure requirements were expanded and additional requirements imposed upon property owners wishing to terminate a tenancy for no-fault reasons. Use this form to provide a “60-Day Notice to Quit” for residential rental units covered under state rent control (e.g., Assembly Bill 1482) for residential rental units covered under Assembly Bill 1482 and when stricter local regulations covering no-fault tenancy terminations do not exist. |
| Special Flood Hazard Area Addendum (D.19) | Use this form when your rental property is located within a special flood hazard area. |
| Standard Lease Up to Twelve (12) Month Rent Deferral Addendum (12-Month Deferral Jurisdictions) (J.13) | (For Any Jurisdiction Allowing Up to 12-Month Rent Deferrals Only) Use this Addendum to document deferred rental amounts and UP TO 12-MONTH repayment plan due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) impacts. Use one addendum for each monthly rental payment that is being deferred due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) impacts. It is recommended that a separate addendum be completed for each month that rent is deferred (e.g., one addendum for April, one for May, etc.). |
| Standard Month to Month Rental Agreement (C.1) | Use this form when entering into a month-to-month agreement with a tenant. 2024 Update: new section for micro mobility devices per state law, and updated pest control section.This means that the lease term is monthly and not for a fixed period such as a year or more. |
| Standard Notice of Right to Request Initial Inspection (E.22) | Use this form when an initial inspection of the rental unit is requested by a tenant. This form documents the condition of a rental unit at the time possession is first accepted by renter which may then be helpful later when inspecting condition of a rental unit upon move-out and documenting deductions from tenant’s security deposit. |
| Standard Resident Manager Employment Agreement (No Credit) (I.12) | Use this form when employing a resident manager at your property and when you DO NOT offset the value of the rental unit provided to the resident manager against wages due to the resident manager. |
| Standard Satellite Dish and Antenna Addendum (D.20) | Use this form when a tenant requests to install a satellite dish and/or antenna at the rental property |
| Standard Security Deposit Agreement (B.2) | Use this form to provide a tenant with the terms governing receipt and refund of a security deposit, and for tenant to acknowledge receipt of “house rules” and lack of security at premises, among other things. |
| Tenant 30-Day Notice of Intent to Vacate Premises (F.3) | Use this form to give to a tenant that wishes to provide you with written notice to vacate in 30-days. |
| Tenant Emergency Contact Information (I.13) | Use this form to request emergency contact information for your tenants. |
| Thirty (30) Day Notice to Quit -(E.16)(rev 4.10.23) | Use this form to notice a tenant to return possession of premises within 30-days for specific reasons such as failure to enter into new lease; move-in of owner or the owner’s spouse, children, parents, or resident manager; or for a unit that is not otherwise subject to eviction restrictions. In addition, use this form to notify a tenant to return possession for unauthorized pets or occupants in unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, but only through and including January 31, 2024 at which time thereafter, you may again serve a “3-Day Notice to Perform or Quit” for these two types of lease breaches. |
| Thirty Days Notice to Pay Dishonored Check (E.17) | Use this form to notice a tenant to “make good” on a check payment within 30-days. |
| Thirty Days Notice to Pay or quit (H.16.1) | For unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, starting April 1, 2023, housing providers are required to serve low income (80% of Area Median Income for Los Angeles County or below) tenants with a written, 30-Day Notice prior to filing an eviction based on nonpayment of rent for any rent accrued between July 1, 2022, and March 31, 2023. This is applicable to all rental properties, not just those that are subject to the County’s rent stabilization ordinance. |
| Three Day Notice to Pay or Quit (E.18) | Attn. City of Los Angeles Rental Housing Providers: Effective January 27, 2023, any written notice terminating a tenancy for a tenant at-fault legal reason must be filed with the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) within three (3) business days of service on the tenant per Los Angeles Municipal Code 151.09.G.9 & 165.05.B.5. At-fault eviction notices can be filed at https://housing.lacity.org/eviction-notices..Attn. Santa Monica Property Owners: Landlords are asked to email to the Santa Monica City Attorney’s Office (CAO) at unredacted copies of any notices of any endeavors to evict (pandemic-related or not), including a termination (pay or quit) notice or a summons and complaint for unlawful detainer, within two days of serving such notice or summons and complaint on a tenant. According to the City’s ordinance; however, violations of this requirement do not result in an affirmative defense for the tenant in an unlawful detainer action. |
| Three Day Notice to Perform or Quit rev 4-25-23(E.19) | Use this form to notice a tenant to cease specific behavior or cease performing specific acts within 3-days, such as causing a disturbance or prohibiting owner access to tenant’s unit, or upon failure to do so, to return possession of premises within 3-days.rev 4-25-23 |
| Three Day Notice to Quit (E.20) | Use this form to notice a tenant for breach or other lease violation that cannot be cured (such as conducting criminal activity or creating a nuisance at premises). |
| Torrance: Required Notice of No Smoking Ordinance-h.30 | Descr.: This Notice must be provided to all existing multi-unit residents in the City of Torrance no later than 60 days from the Effective Date of the no smoking ordinance (Effective Date: September 7, 2023, and to all new tenants prior to signing a lease agreement. For new tenancies, it is suggested this form be included with the lease agreement as an addendum. Existing smokers as of the Effective Date are exempted for 2-years, but are permitted to smoke only within their rental unit or designated smoking common areas. Please refer to ordinance for more details. [See Ordinance: https://members.aagla.org/file/secure/torrance-executed-ordinance–no-smoking-h.30-included.pdf] |
| West Hollywood Addendum (H.20) | Use this form to advise a tenant is West Hollywood that the rental unit is subject to the City of West Hollywood Rent Stabilization Ordinance. |
| West Hollywood Notice of Change in Terms of Tenancy (E.21)rev 071223 | Use this form to document any changes in terms under a lease in the City of West Hollywood (e.g., change in rental rate). Revised 7.12.23 |
| West Hollywood Relocation Fees (H.22) | Effective 7/1/2019, this information sheet discussed West Hollywood’s relocation fee requirement. |
| West Hollywood Rent Stabilization Guide (H.23) | This provides information on West Hollywood’s rent stabilization ordinance. |