California Association Of Realtors Extension Of Lease C.a.r. Form El 11 11
C.A.R. Form EL (Extension of Lease) is a specialized document provided by the California Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R.)
Key Sections of the Form
While the form is only two pages long, several sections require careful attention: The original lease date and parties involved The
Important Distinction:
Do not use EL-11/11 for a long-term renewal (e.g., extending a 1-year lease for another full year). For that, you should create a new Lease Agreement or use a formal Lease Renewal form (C.A.R. Form LTR). The EL-11/11 is intended for temporary, finite extensions, typically 30 days or less, although technically it can be any length. Section 6: No Further Extension This is a powerful clause
- The original lease date and parties involved
- The extended lease term, including the new end date
- Any changes to the rent or other lease terms
- The responsibilities of the landlord and tenant during the extended term
Section 6: No Further Extension
This is a powerful clause. It states that the tenant has no right to any further extension or renewal. This prevents the tenant from later claiming an implied agreement to extend again. If you want a right to renew, you need a completely separate option agreement, not Form EL-11/11. typically 30 days or less
Security Deposit Increase (Section 3): Allows for an additional security deposit amount to be added, if applicable.