California Association Of Realtors Extension Of Lease C.a.r. Form El 11 11 (2025-2027)

California Civil Code §1945 provides that a fixed-term lease automatically becomes a month-to-month tenancy if the landlord accepts rent after the term ends. The EL-11/11 explicitly overrides that by establishing a . This prevents an unintended perpetual tenancy.

: Includes checkboxes for additional required disclosures, such as the Rent Cap and Just Cause Addendum (C.A.R. Form RCJC)

Is the property subject to , or is it exempt? California Civil Code §1945 provides that a fixed-term

C.A.R. members can access the most current version of this form through the zipForm® platform or order physical copies through Local Association of REALTORS® stores step-by-step walkthrough of how to fill out the most recent version of this form?

Do use EL-11/11 for a long-term renewal (e.g., extending a 1-year lease for another full year). For that, you should create a new Lease Agreement or use a formal Lease Renewal form (C.A.R. Form LTR). The EL-11/11 is intended for temporary, finite extensions , typically 30 days or less, although technically it can be any length. members can access the most current version of

: The most dramatic change to the use of this form occurred with the passage of Assembly Bill 1482

If the original lease had three tenants, and one moves out during the original term, can you use EL-11/11 to extend with just the remaining two? That would be a novation or a new lease. You need a separate roommate release or a new lease agreement. Form EL-11/11 assumes the exact same parties. the is the essential tool.

: C.A.R. forms are intended for use by real estate professionals and members. Unauthorized use is prohibited. You can find these forms through the C.A.R. Business Products Store or platforms like RentSpree for e-signatures.

A landlord is renovating a unit for new tenants, but construction is delayed. The current tenant agrees to a 2-week extension at a pro-rated rent.

In the dynamic landscape of California real estate, change is the only constant. Whether a tenant needs a few extra weeks to close on a home purchase, a landlord wants to bridge a gap between tenancies, or both parties are comfortable with the current arrangement but need to extend the term, the is the essential tool.