California Association Of Realtors Extension Of Lease C.a.r. Form El 11 11 ((exclusive))

To use the form correctly, you must understand each field. Below is a detailed dissection of the EL-11/11 (11/11) version.

If a tenant stays beyond the lease without permission, you can charge "holdover damages" (often 2x rent under some leases). By using an EL-11/11 retroactively, you might waive those damages. If the tenant overstayed without consent, do not use this form; instead, serve a 3-day notice to quit. To use the form correctly, you must understand each field

If the property is subject to state or local rent caps, landlords must ensure any rent increase listed on Form EL does not exceed the legal limit. Consulting a qualified attorney is recommended for properties under AB 1482 or local rent control ordinances. 2. Disclosures By using an EL-11/11 retroactively, you might waive

If you do not sign a Form EL (or a new lease) and the tenant remains past the original lease end date, they become a "holdover tenant." Under California law, you would be forced to accept rent at the same rate, and the tenancy would default to month-to-month terms. Form EL-11/11 solves this by legally documenting the agreed-upon new end date and any interim rent hike. the original lease remains unchanged. However

By default, the original lease remains unchanged. However, Part 2 of Form EL allows you to alter specific items, most commonly: