Demolition (§ 1940.6) - If the owner has obtained permission from his respective municipal office to demolish a residential unit, this must be communicated to the tenant before accepting a rental contract or a deposit. In accordance with the established agreement, the deposit can be used to repair damage, clean the unit, for unpaid rent or for the restoration of objects in the house. A California lease creates a legal relationship between two parties – a landlord and a tenant – for the rental of real estate, a unit or a room. The document is necessary to highlight the legal obligations and expected responsibilities of each party. It is highly recommended that landlords require tenants to complete a rental application so that they can verify applicants before committing to them. The [...] Smokers` Directive (Article 1947.5) - Prior to the lease, the lessor must accompany the rental agreement with a full advertisement specifying the rules and rules applicable to cigarettes (tobacco) on the land or specifying that smoking on the land is totally prohibited. . . .