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Yes, Microsoft Word has a free lease agreement template that you can customize to create your own contract and minimize any potential problems between tenant and landlord.

There are provisions every lease should have, whether the lease is six pages or one page. Because the lease is a contract, it must include promises by you and promises by the tenant, such as the tenant's promise to pay rent. You should write the lease in clear, understandable language.

Answer: California rental agreements do not have to be notarized or signed in front of the owner or owner's agent, but it is a good practice to do so.

Signatures are required for all legally binding documents, but notarization is not essential for all legally binding contracts.

A rental agreement or lease may contain other terms. Examples include where cars must be parked and whether or not permission must be obtained prior to having a party. The landlord must provide a copy of the signed document to the tenant within fifteen days after being signed.

A rental agreement becomes legal in California when it complies with the state's rental laws, clearly states the terms and conditions, is signed by both the landlord and tenant, and includes necessary disclosures about the property and potential hazards.

Tenants without leases are also protected under California's rent control laws. If you are renting month-to-month without a lease agreement, you still have the right to receive notice before any changes are made to your rental agreement. This includes changes to your rent amount or other terms of your tenancy.