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

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.)

Relationship to Other C.A.R. Forms

The EL-11/11 often interacts with:

• LR (Lease Agreement): The parent document.
• RPA-CA (Residential Purchase Agreement): When a buyer needs post-closing possession.
• LTR (Lease Termination and Renewal): For longer renewals.
• SPQ (Seller Property Questionnaire): Not directly related but used in sales.

Mistake #4: Verbal Extensions

California law requires agreements for terms longer than one year to be in writing. But even for extensions under one year, a verbal agreement is a disaster. Without a signed EL-11/11, either party can change terms on a whim. Always get signatures. Overview of C

Section 3: Rent During Extension

Here you have options, typically selected by checkboxes:

• Option A – Same Rent: Rent remains unchanged. Total rent due for the extension period is calculated pro-rata or as a flat amount.
• Option B – Increased Rent: The parties agree on a new monthly rent amount for the extension period. This is common when the extension is at the tenant’s request or market rates have risen.
• Option C – Daily Rate: If the extension is for an odd number of days (e.g., 12 days), you can calculate a daily rate. Example: Monthly rent $3,000 ÷ 30 days = $100/day times 12 days = $1,200.

Critical note: California law (Civil Code §1947.3) does not prohibit reasonable rent increases for extensions, but if the original lease is rent-controlled (e.g., under AB 1482 or local ordinances like Los Angeles or San Francisco), ensure the increase complies. The EL-11/11 does NOT override local rent control. LR (Lease Agreement): The parent document

Section 2: New Termination Date and Notice

This is the heart of the form. You will enter:

• New Termination Date (Extended Through): The exact date the lease will now end. Format as MM/DD/YYYY.
• Term of Extension: The period from the original end date to the new end date (e.g., "15 days" or "one month").

Crucially, the form states that all other terms of the original lease remain in full force and effect during the extension, except as modified below. or gardening during the extension.

Section 2: The Extension Period

• New Termination Date: The single most important field. The tenant must vacate by 11:59 PM on this date. Use a specific calendar date (e.g., "November 30, 2025").
• Pro tip: Do not use vague language like "60 days from today." Spell out the exact date.

2. Changes to the Original Lease

By default, the original lease remains unchanged. However, Part 2 of Form EL allows you to alter specific items, most commonly:

• Rent increase: The form allows for an interim rent amount for the extension period.
• Security deposit: You may require an additional deposit.
• Utilities or services: Shifting responsibility for garbage, water, or gardening during the extension.