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Under the California Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482), many residential properties are bound by statutory rent increase caps and "Just Cause" eviction protections. If a housing provider uses Form EL to alter the monthly rent, the increase must not violate the statewide limit (typically , up to a hard ceiling of 10%). Housing providers are strongly encouraged to execute the accompanying C.A.R. Form RCJC alongside Form EL to satisfy mandatory disclosure rules. 2. Strict Security Deposit Maximums
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws and regulations change, and the application of these forms can vary based on specific facts. For advice on your particular situation, always consult with a qualified California real estate attorney.
This section allows the parties to link other important documents to the lease extension. For instance, if there is a Rent Cap and Just Cause Addendum (C.A.R. Form RCJC) or a Bed Bug Disclosure, they will be checked and incorporated here. 6. Additional Terms and Signatures Under the California Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482),
If the monthly rent is changing, the updated figure is explicitly documented here. If rent stays the same, the original rate carries forward automatically. 3. Security Deposit Adjustments
The is a standard legal document published by the California Association of Realtors. Its sole purpose is to extend the term of an existing residential lease agreement between a landlord (Lessor) and a tenant (Lessee) without creating a new lease or altering most of the original lease’s core terms. Form RCJC alongside Form EL to satisfy mandatory
Understanding the California Association of Realtors Extension of Lease (C.A.R. Form EL 11/11)
: While the core EL 11/11 format is established, C.A.R. periodically updates terminology (e.g., changing "landlord" to "housing provider") to match current standards. Record Keeping Laws and regulations change, and the application of
A: Yes. The "-11/11" denotes the November 2011 revision. C.A.R. updates its forms periodically. The "8/12" version would be an August 2012 revision. Therefore, a user should always look for the latest version available in their zipForm® library.