Statutes synced Oct 2025
California Legal Templates
Draft California leases, filings, and authorizations with prompts that cite AB 1482, Cal OSHA, and DMV forms.
Highlights AB 1482 rent cap, just cause notices, and Los Angeles rent register reminders refreshed October 2025.
Calls out California DMV REG forms, Franchise Tax Board filings, and Secretary of State Statement of Information deadlines.
English and Spanish copy stay in sync for housing, business, and personal forms.
Popular California templates
Launch the forms California residents and businesses request most with localized guidance.
Housing & Rentals
Manage tenant workflows with California rent cap and disclosure prompts.
Business & Compliance
Support formation, operations, and workforce obligations across California.
Personal, Estate & Family
Plan health, guardianship, and wealth transfers recognized statewide.
Finance, Vehicles & Assets
Close asset sales and lending with DMV, CDTFA, and UCC guidance.
California legal reminders
- Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) caps annual rent increases at 5 percent plus CPI and requires just cause notice or exemption disclosure.
- Security deposits must be returned within 21 days with itemized deductions, receipts, and disposal instructions (Civil Code 1950.5).
- Provide mold, bed bug, carbon monoxide, water heater strapping, and local rent registry disclosures before move in.
- LLCs file Form LLC 12 within 90 days of formation and every two years; keep a registered agent with a California street address.
- Businesses handling personal data need CPRA notices, request logs, and vendor agreements covering service provider duties.
- DMV private sales require REG 135, title transfer within 10 days, smog certification, and seller release of liability (REG 138).
Get the California checklist
Email the guided checklist to your inbox or a teammate before you start collecting answers.
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Before you start
- Legal names, emails, and phone numbers for every signer or agent.
- Primary property or business address including county and ZIP.
- Goal for the document along with target signing or filing dates.
- IDs such as driver license, SOS file number, EIN, or contractor license.
- Known exemptions (AB 1482 status, CPRA coverage, local rent caps).
Housing compliance
- Monthly rent, security deposit, and late fee policy within AB 1482 limits.
- Disclosure acknowledgments for mold, bed bugs, seismic retrofit, and Prop 65.
- Proof of local rent registry enrollment or exemption certificates.
- Move in inspection notes, photos, and repair commitments.
- Chosen service method for notices (personal, substitute, or post and mail).
Business and estate
- Ownership percentages, voting rules, and buy sell triggers.
- Franchise Tax Board numbers, CDTFA permits, and city business licenses.
- Payroll schedule, contractor invoice cadence, and expense reimbursement rules.
- Healthcare agent names, witness options, and notary availability for directives.
- Beneficiary contact info for trusts, wills, and payable on death accounts.
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California FAQs
Updated October 2025Do the prompts cover AB 1482 and local rent rules?
Yes. The workflow flags statewide rent caps, just cause categories, and local registry steps so you confirm compliance before signing.
Will I get reminders about security deposit timelines?
Yes. The checklist calls out the 21 day refund deadline, itemized deductions, and best practices for proof of delivery.
Do vehicle templates include DMV guidance?
They outline REG 135, transfer of title, release of liability, and smog certification steps before visiting DMV.
How does CPRA impact my business documents?
Contracts include fields for privacy notices, service provider clauses, and consumer request response timelines.
Do I need a notary or witness for these forms?
The builder flags when California requires two witnesses, a notary, or both, such as deeds, powers of attorney, and advance directives.
Is Spanish support included?
Yes. Every headline, CTA, checklist, and FAQ is mirrored in Spanish so bilingual teams stay aligned.
How often is California content reviewed?
We refresh statutes, agency forms, and citations at least quarterly and whenever statewide updates are published.
Can I collaborate with teammates?
Yes. Save drafts, email the checklist link, or export documents so collaborators can review before filing.
Talk with California support
Our compliance team tracks California rent control, tax filings, and DMV updates. Reach out for a preflight review.
Need help? Email support@123legaldoc.com Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. PT.
