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

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While the form is only two pages long, several sections require careful attention: Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only

Specifies the new scheduled termination date (e.g., extending a lease that was ending June 30th to a new date of July 31st of the following year). While the form is only two pages long,

While the "11/11" version refers to the November 2011 release, the California Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R.) has since released updated versions, such as the , to reflect newer state regulations. No new deposit is required unless separately agreed

The form clarifies that the existing security deposit continues to be governed by the original lease and California law (Civil Code §1950.5). No new deposit is required unless separately agreed.

A blank space to include specific negotiated changes (e.g., "This is an eight-month extension") while stipulating that all other terms of the original lease remain in full force . Important Considerations

If the relationship is changing significantly, Form EL might not be the best choice: