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California Lease & Property Management Resources

EZ Landlord Forms offers a customizable California Rental Lease Agreement, California eviction notices, a free rental application, listings of California real estate investing clubs, and much more! Try building a California lease agreement, discuss California landlord-tenant issues in our Landlord Forum, or read our summary of California’s landlord-tenant laws! Here is a selection of our featured California resources:

California Residential Lease Agreements

Our exclusive Lease Builder Wizard software with State Assist technology helps ensure that your lease meets California's legal requirements. The ez Landlord Forms team includes attorneys, accountants, fellow landlords, and industry experts who work together to stay on top of regulatory changes, so that your forms can meet or exceed all current legal requirements.

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California 3 Day Notice to Perform or Quit

This notice is used when a tenant has broken the lease or rental agreement, and the problem CAN be fixed. For example, if the tenant is subletting the unit, not keeping the unit clean, or some other violation of the agreement, the notice asks the tenant to correct the violation within 3 days or vacate.

California 3 Day Notice to Pay or Quit

This notice is used when a tenant is behind on rent and prior to filing in court for an eviction. The notice gives the tenant 3 days to either pay or deliver the premises to the landlord.

California Unlawful Detainer (Complaint)

The Unlawful Detainer Complaint sets forth the grounds for an eviction and the remedies the landlord is seeking (possession, rent, fees, costs, but not late fees or damages). This complaint is served to the tenant along with the Unlawful Detainer Summons.

Los Angeles Landlord Tenant Handbook for Rent Stabilized Units

This handbook helps explain the landlord tenant laws affecting rent stabilized units in Los Angeles.

California 60 Day Notice to Vacate

This notice is given to a tenant by the landlord whom wants to terminate a periodic (month to month) tenancy that is for more than one year for a rental unit that is not in a rent controlled jurisdiction.

California 30 Day Notice to Vacate

This notice is given to a tenant by the landlord whom wants to terminate a periodic tenancy of less then one year for a rental unit that is not in a rent controlled jurisdiction.

California Q&A regarding Family Daycare for Landlords

An informative guide for the landlord regarding the requirements needed for a tenant to run a home daycare in a rental property.

California Guide to Residential Tenants’ And Landlords’ Rights And Responsibilities

This is the California Guide to Residential Tenants' And Landlords' Rights And Responsibilities.

California Notice of Belief of Abandonment

This notice is given pursuant to Section 1951.3 of the Civil Code concerning the real property leased where the rent is due and unpaid for 14 consecutive days. The landlord or his/her agent believes that the tenant (s) have abandoned the property.

Move-In/Move-Out Walk-Through Checklist

This form is designed to document the condition of a rental unit both at move-in and at move-out, to determine what damage the tenant caused.

Security Deposit Receipt & Disclosure

This is the Security Deposit Receipt & Disclosure. This disclosure serves as verification of payment from the tenant for the security deposit. It also confirms the location of where the deposit is being held and at what interest rate.

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California Attorneys

Barry Lee O'Connor Barry Lee O'Connor & Associates www.udlaw.net		(Details) Riverside, CA		David M. VanSickle, Esq. Van Sickle Law		(Details) Los Angeles, CA
Richard L Beckman Beckman Marquez & Dowling www.bmdllp.com		(Details) San Francisco, CA		Stephen D. Pahl Pahl & McCay www.pahl-mccay.com		(Details) San Jose, CA

California Links and Resources

California Department of Consumer Affairs
A Guide to Tenant's & Landlord's Rights and Responsibilities
www.dca.ca.gov/publications/landlordbook/index.shtml

California's Listing of the Superior Court's for Each County
This provides the user with information on the address, phone, contact and web-site information for each of the county's superior courts. Some of the information are downloadable forms to use for evictions.
www.courtinfo.ca.gov/courts/find.htm

California's Residential Environmental Hazards
A Guide For Homeowners, Homebuyers,Landlords and Tenants. The information contained in this booklet is an overview of some environmental hazards which may be found on or in residential property and which may affect residential real estate. Since this booklet is not meant to be allinclusive, it should be used only for general guidance.
www.dhs.ca.gov/childlead/pdfs/resenvirohaz2005.pdf

Earthquake Safety Tips - Secure Your Building
Comprehensive earthquake safety guide for securing your home or building to minimize risk to occupants.
www.daretoprepare.org/secure_your_building.html

L.A. Landlord Tenant Handbook for Rent Stabilization
The Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO), Chapter XV of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) was enacted by City Council through Ordinance #152120 in 1978 and went into effect on May 1, 1979. The purpose of the RSO is to allow landlords a reasonable return on their investments while protecting tenants from excessive rent increases. The City Council is the legislative body with the authority to change or amend the RSO.
www.lacity.org/lahd/landlord_tenant_handbook.pdf

California Real Estate Investment Clubs

American Investors Club of Malibu, Malibu, CA
Meeting Time: 3rd Wednesday of every month, 6:30 pm., Number of Members: 50 More California Real Estate Investment Clubs »

Bay Area Investors Educational Services (BAIES), San Francisco, CA
Meeting Time: First Tuesday, 6:00 pm., Number of Members: 100 More California Real Estate Investment Clubs »

Bay Area Wealth Builders, Novato, CA
www.bawb.info
Meeting Time: 2nd Friday of each month, 11am, Number of Members: 350 More California Real Estate Investment Clubs »

Capital City Wealth Builders, Sacramento, CA
www.ccwealthbuilders.com
Meeting Time: 1st Wednesday of each month, 7:00 pm., Number of Members: 200 More California Real Estate Investment Clubs »

Financial Enlightenment Club ( F.E.C.) , Santa Rosa, CA
www.financialenlightenmentclub.com
Meeting Time: 4th Wednesday of each month, 7:00 pm. More California Real Estate Investment Clubs »

Investing in Real Estate Clubs/Glendale, Glendale, CA
www.meetup.com/weeklyclubs/
Meeting Time: 1st Wednesday, 6:30 pm. More California Real Estate Investment Clubs »

Investing in Real Estate Clubs/Inland Empire, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
www.meetup.com/weeklyclubsie/
Meeting Time: 3rd Thursday, 6:30 pm. More California Real Estate Investment Clubs »

Investing in Real Estate Clubs/Long Beach, Long Beach, CA
www.meetup.com/weeklyclubslbc/
Meeting Time: 4th Thursday, 6:30 pm. More California Real Estate Investment Clubs »

Investing in Real Estate Clubs/Manhattan Beach, Manhattan Beach, CA
www.meetup.com/weeklyclubssouthbay/
Meeting Time: 4th Wednesday, 6:30 pm. More California Real Estate Investment Clubs »

Investing in Real Estate Clubs/San Fernando Valley, Canoga Park, CA
www.meetup.com/weeklyclubssfv/
Meeting Time: 1st Thursday, 6:30 pm., Number of Members: 20 More California Real Estate Investment Clubs »

Investors Workshops, Orange, CA
www.investorsworkshops.com
Meeting Time: Last Wednesday of the month, 6:30 pm., Number of Members: 65 More California Real Estate Investment Clubs »

Mid-Peninsula Real Estate Investors Club, Foster City, CA
www.sjrei.net
Meeting Time: third Tuesday of the month, 7:00 pm More California Real Estate Investment Clubs »

New Real Estate Investors Club- Yuba City, Yuba City, CA
www.nreic-ca.com
Meeting Time: 2nd Thursday of the month, 7:00 pm. More California Real Estate Investment Clubs »

New Real Estate Investors Clubs- Chico, Chico, CA
www.nreic-ca.com
Meeting Time: 2nd Wednesday of the month, 7:00 pm More California Real Estate Investment Clubs »

Orange County Real Estate Forum, Irvine, CA
www.ocreforum.com
Meeting Time: 2nd Thursday, 6:15 pm, Number of Members: 2000 More California Real Estate Investment Clubs »

Peninsula Real Estate Buying & Investing Group, Palo Alto, CA
www.meetup.com/penrei/
Meeting Time: See website, Number of Members: 200 More California Real Estate Investment Clubs »

Prosper Real Estate Investors Association Los Angeles, Santa Monica, CA
www.investmentpartnersgroup.com
Meeting Time: Wednesday following the 3rd Tuesday of each month, 7:00 pm, Number of Members: 200 More California Real Estate Investment Clubs »

Real Estate Investors Club of Los Angeles, Culver City, CA
www.realestateclub-la.com
Meeting Time: 2nd Tuesday of every month, 7:30 pm., Number of Members: 750 More California Real Estate Investment Clubs »

Real Estate Wealth Network, Hermosa Beach, CA
www.rewealthnetwork.com
Number of Members: 75 More California Real Estate Investment Clubs »

San Diego Creative Real Estate Investors Association (SDCIA), San Diego, CA
www.sdcia.com
Meeting Time: 2nd Tuesday of every month, 6 pm., Number of Members: 700 More California Real Estate Investment Clubs »

San Jose Real Estate Investors Club, Santa Clara, CA
www.sjrei.net
Meeting Time: 1st Thursday, 6:15 pm., Number of Members: 300 More California Real Estate Investment Clubs »

Silicon Valley Investment Club, Santa Clara, CA
www.sviclub.com
Meeting Time: Second Thursday of the month, 6:30 pm., Number of Members: 50 More California Real Estate Investment Clubs »

Southern California Creative Investors Association - San Diego, La Jolla, CA
www.socalcia.com
Meeting Time: Every Other Thursday, 6:30 pm., Number of Members: 900 More California Real Estate Investment Clubs »

The Real Estate Investor Network- Ventura (REIA), Westlake Village, CA
www.reinclub.com
Meeting Time: 4th Wednesday, 6:00 pm., Number of Members: 350 More California Real Estate Investment Clubs »

California Real Estate Investment Articles

California Landlord Tenant Law and Regulations
Posted September 05, 2008
It is important when creating a California Lease Rental Agreement that you make sure that you are in compliance with state regulations. Below are some important points that have been provided in a Question and Answer format by ezlandlordforms.com in association with Richard L. Beckman, Attorney at Law of San Francisco, California.

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Uninvited: What's the Difference Between a Squatter and a Trespasser?
Posted October 17, 2011

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