California Association Of Realtors Extension Of Lease C.a.r. Form El 11 11 Jun 2026

When using Form EL to increase rent in California, landlords must ensure they are complying with the . If the property is subject to state rent caps, the increase documented on Form EL cannot exceed the legal limit (5% + local CPI).

California Statute of Frauds (Civil Code §1624) requires that any agreement to extend a lease for more than one year must be in writing. The EL-11/11 satisfies this. For extensions under one year, oral agreements may be technically valid but are inadvisable. Always use the written form. When using Form EL to increase rent in

Transitioning from an expiring lease to a new fixed-term period (e.g., another six months or one year). another six months or one year).