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Lease clauses, rules, and disclosures will be unique to San Francisco to ensure you're protected.

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In California, if the unit is not individually metered for gas or electricity you must notify the Lessee what he or she will be paying for gas or electricity every month.
State law in California limits most annual rent increases to 5% plus inflation. Some cities in California have additional rent control regulations. Be sure to look at your city's ordinances to follow their laws.
In California, late fees must be a reasonable estimate of the cost incurred by the tenant's late payment. The late fee cannot be punitive.
In California, security deposits cannot exceed the cost of two months' rent if you do not furnish the property. After the tenant moves out, you must return the deposit to the tenant within 21 days of moving out.
In California, you do not have to hold security deposits in an account separate from your other assets.

Did you know: In California, security deposits cannot exceed the cost of two months' rent if you do not furnish the property. After the tenant moves out, you must return the deposit to the tenant within 21 days of moving out.

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The leased premises is a smoke-free living environment. The Lessee, members of Lessee's household, or the Lessee's guest shall not smoke, tobacco or marijuana, anywhere in the leased premises, or in the building in which the leased premises are a part, or in any of the common areas or adjoining grounds of such building.

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San Francisco Ordinance Guide

Read our full San Francisco landlord-tenant ordinance and state guide to learn more about applicable laws and ordinances. Our lease templates are based on the information gathered in these guides.