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California sublease form
Download the California sublease/sublet agreement for documenting a tenant-to-subtenant arrangement with landlord consent. This state-specific self-help form is ready for instant secure access and includes the Word and PDF files listed below.
A practical sublease agreement built to document the sublessor, subtenant, premises, sublease term, rent, deposit, landlord consent, and signatures.
Prepared for California sublease documentation, with the downloadable agreement files listed below.
Download the files, customize lease terms on your own device where Word format is included, and keep a signed copy for your records.
Document the original tenant/sublessor relationship, subtenant occupancy, rent payment expectations, deposit handling, property rules, and landlord-consent status.
This product includes the sublease/sublet agreement files listed below. Use the Word files to customize your lease terms and the PDF files for print-ready reference where included.
Self-help lease overview
A written sublease helps document the original tenant, subtenant, rental property, sublease term, rent, deposit, rules, and signatures when someone other than the original tenant will occupy the premises.
Most leases require written landlord consent before subletting. Review your original lease and obtain any required approval before relying on the sublease agreement.
The original tenant commonly remains responsible to the landlord unless the landlord separately releases them. If the arrangement involves rent control, subsidized housing, roommates, assignment of the full lease, or a dispute, confirm the requirements with the landlord, local housing authority, or a licensed attorney.
This page highlights the current downloadable sublease/sublet agreement for California, including the files included with this product. The preview below starts at the agreement itself so you can inspect representative document language before checkout.
California Civil Code § 1995.260 addresses lease-transfer restrictions that require landlord consent but do not state a consent standard. In that situation, the restriction is construed to include an implied standard that the landlord’s consent may not be unreasonably withheld.
Whether consent was unreasonably withheld is fact-specific, and the tenant has the burden of proof. Ask for consent in writing and keep the landlord’s written response with your sublease records.
Sources: California Civil Code § 1995.260
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This agreement is to sublet real property according to the terms specified below.
The sublessor agrees to sublet, and the subtenant agrees to take the premises described below. Both parties agree to keep, perform, and fulfill the promises, conditions and agreements expressed below:
1. SUBLESSOR: The sublessor is: ________________________________.
2. SUBTENANT: The subtenant is: ________________________________.
3. PREMISES: The location of the premises is: ________________________________.
4. TERM: The term of this sublease is __________________, beginning __________________, 20____ and ending __________________, 20____.
5. RENT PAYMENTS: The rent is $ ________ per month, payable in advance on the ____________ day of the month. The rent is payable to ________________ at ________________________________ [address].
6. AGREEMENT TERMINATION: The sublease agreement will terminate on __________________, 20____. There shall be no holding over under the terms of this sublease agreement under any circumstances.
7. UTILITIES: All charges for utilities connected with premises which are to be paid by the sublessor under the master lease shall be paid by the subtenant for the term of this sublease.
8. PROPERTY CONDITION: Subtenant agrees to surrender and deliver to the sublessor the premises and all furniture and decorations within the premises in as good a condition as they were at the beginning of the term, reasonable wear and tear excepted. The subtenant will be liable to the sublessor for any damages occurring to the premises or the contents thereof or to the building which are done by the subtenant or his guests.
9. DEPOSIT: Subtenant agrees to pay sublessor a deposit of $______________ to cover damages beyond normal wear and tear, unpaid rent, and unpaid utilities. Sublessor agrees that if the premises and contents thereof are returned to him/her in the same condition as when received by the subtenant, reasonable wear and tear thereof excepted, and if there is no unpaid rent or unpaid utility bills owed by the subtenant, he/she will refund to the subtenant $______________ at the end of the term, or within 30 days thereafter. Any reason for retaining a portion of the deposit shall be explained in writing within 30 days to the subtenants.
10. INVENTORY FORM: At the time of the taking possession of the premises by the subtenant, the sublessor will provide the subtenant with an inventory form within three (3) days of taking possession.
11. ORIGINAL LEASE: The sublease agreement incorporates and is subject to the original lease agreement between the sublessor and his lessor, a copy of which is attached hereto, and which is hereby referred to and incorporated as if it were set out here at length. The subtenant agrees to assume all of the obligations and responsibilities of the sublessor under the original lease for the duration of the sublease agreement.
12. OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
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13. SOLE AGREEMENT: The parties hereby agree that this document contains the entire agreement between the parties and this Agreement shall not be modified, changed, altered or amended in any way except through a written amendment signed by all of the parties hereto. (Any oral representations made at the time of executing this lease are not legally valid, and therefore, are not binding upon either party).
14. GOVERNING LAW: This Agreement shall be governed, construed and interpreted by, through and under the Laws of the State of California.
15. CONSTRUCTION: The words "sublessor" and "subtenant" as used herein include the plural as well as the singular. The pronouns used herein shall include, where appropriate, either gender or both, singular and plural.
16. PARENTAL/GUARDIAN GUARANTEE: If the subtenant is under18 years of age, then his/her legal guardian or parent guarantees and agrees to perform all of the terms, covenants and conditions of this sublease by affixing his signature.
17. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COPY RECEIVED: Each party signing this sublease acknowledges receipt of a copy thereof.
18. LANDLORD APPROVAL: This sublease is not binding upon either party unless approved by the landlord as provided below, provided such approval is required by the original lease.
The parties hereby bind themselves to this agreement by their signatures affixed below on this _________ day of __________________, 20____.
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Yes. This product is the California sublease/sublet agreement page, and the downloadable Word and PDF files shown on this page are California-specific.
The included sublease/sublet agreement files are listed on this page with Word, PDF, or other format badges so you can review what is included before checkout.
Where Word format is included, you can edit the sublease terms on your own device before signing. PDF files are included where available for print-ready review or completion.
Most leases require written landlord consent before subletting. Review the original lease and obtain any required approval before using the completed sublease agreement.
The original tenant commonly remains responsible to the landlord unless the landlord separately releases them. The sublease documents the subtenant arrangement, but it does not automatically end the original tenant’s obligations under the main lease.
No. ILRG provides self-help legal forms and information, not legal advice. You are responsible for reviewing the completed sublease, original lease, and landlord-consent requirements before signing.
If a California lease restriction requires landlord consent for a transfer but gives no standard for consent, Civil Code § 1995.260 construes the restriction to include an implied standard that consent may not be unreasonably withheld. Whether a refusal was unreasonable is fact-specific, and the tenant has the burden of proof.