California · CA

The California lease that holds up in court.

Attorney-reviewed residential lease template built specifically for California landlords. Every required disclosure, the correct deposit cap, and the right notice periods — wired in by default. Basic plan $99/year for a single property.

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Includes lease creation, e-signature, document storage, landlord notices, checklists, and renewal reminders. More plans available →

Security deposit cap

1 month's rent (effective July 2024, AB 12)

Late fees

Must reflect actual damages; flat fees often challenged

Notice to terminate

30 or 60 days (depending on tenancy length)

Return of deposit

21 days

Required California disclosures

  • Lead-based paint
  • Mold
  • Megan's Law
  • Bedbug
  • Flood hazard
  • Demolition
  • Death on property (3 years)
  • Pest control

Every disclosure required by California law is pre-built into the template and presented to the tenant at signing — with a sealed audit trail for each one.

Key California laws we track

  • ·Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) — rent caps + just cause
  • ·Costa-Hawkins
  • ·Civil Code §1950.5

Major Cities

Los Angeles
San Francisco
San Diego
Sacramento
San Jose

Ready when you are

Basic plan starts at $99/year for a single property — California-compliant lease, identity verification, e-signature, and a court-ready audit log. Managing more than one property? See Pro and Scale plans →

Start your lease package

Includes lease creation, e-signature, document storage, landlord notices, checklists, and renewal reminders.

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LeaseSigning provides legal information, not legal advice. For property-specific questions, consult an attorney licensed in California.