Association Of Realtors Extension Of Lease C.a.r. Form El 11 11 — California
Overview of C.A.R. Form EL: Extension of Lease Agreement
Form Code: EL Revised: 11/11 (November 2011) Issuing Body: California Association of Realtors® (C.A.R.)
- Governing Law: This Extension shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California.
- Counterparts; Electronic Signatures: This Extension may be executed in counterparts and may be executed and delivered by electronic signature, each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
- Entire Agreement: This Extension, together with the Original Lease, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof.
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Legal Validity: The form includes a standard broker disclosure advising both parties to seek legal, tax, or insurance advice before signing. Governing Law: This Extension shall be governed by
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- Extending the lease via EL-11/11 does not reset the tenancy timeline. The original start date remains for just-cause purposes.
- Rent increases during an extension must comply with the cap (5% + local CPI, max 10%).
- Failure to offer a renewal (extension) may still require just cause for termination. Consult an attorney.
Subtenants and Roommates
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? No. 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 form is concise and typically includes the following critical data fields: Extension of Term : Specifies the new scheduled termination date. Updated Rent
Check Local Ordinances: If your property is in a rent-controlled area, consult with a California real estate attorney before modifying rent terms, as specific local caps may apply.