California · Civil Code

CIV §800.5: “Rental agreement” means an agreement between the management and the homeowner establishing the terms and conditions of a tenancy.

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A rental agreement is a contract between management and a homeowner that sets out the terms and conditions of a tenancy.

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“Rental agreement” means an agreement between the management and the homeowner establishing the terms and conditions of a tenancy. A lease is a rental agreement.

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