Describe your rental terms in plain language. SignAI generates a complete, San Jose-compliant Lease Agreement — covering the Apartment Rent Ordinance, just cause eviction protections, and Silicon Valley housing regulations. Sign and send instantly.
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San Jose has its own Apartment Rent Ordinance (ARO) — one of the strongest local rent control laws in California — covering rental units built before September 7, 1979. The ARO, administered by the San Jose Rent Stabilization Program, limits annual rent increases to a percentage set by the City Council (typically 5%) and requires landlords to petition for increases above that amount. San Jose also has an Ellis Act Ordinance requiring relocation assistance when landlords withdraw units from the rental market.
Beyond the ARO, all San Jose rentals are subject to California's AB 1482 (Tenant Protection Act), which caps annual rent increases at 5% plus CPI for non-ARO units and provides just cause eviction protections statewide. San Jose's Tenant Protection Ordinance adds additional just cause eviction requirements and anti-retaliation protections. Security deposits are governed by California Civil Code § 1950.5, and the city has strict code enforcement through the Housing Department.
SignAI generates your San Jose lease with the right legal language automatically — including compliance with the ARO, AB 1482, California Civil Code, San Jose Municipal Code Title 17, and required disclosures. Whether your property is in Willow Glen, Japantown, Almaden Valley, or Downtown San Jose, your lease will reflect local and state requirements.
How it works
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Type something like "I need a Lease Agreement for California" — no legal jargon needed. Answer a few quick follow-up questions and you're done.
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Enter the other party's email and hit send. They review and sign without creating an account. Both parties get a copy. Done.
What's included
Every Lease Agreement generated by SignAI for California includes these essential provisions — automatically.
Full legal names of landlord and tenant, property address, and identification of ARO coverage status — critical for determining which rent stabilization rules apply.
Monthly rent amount, due date, late fee provisions, and for ARO-covered units, the registered base rent and allowable increase schedule.
Security deposit capped at two months' rent (unfurnished) or three months' (furnished) under California Civil Code § 1950.5, with 21-day return requirement.
For covered units, compliance with the San Jose Apartment Rent Ordinance including annual increase limits, petition process references, and tenant notification requirements.
Start and end dates, just cause eviction protections under both the San Jose Tenant Protection Ordinance and AB 1482, and proper notice periods.
Governing law clause specifying California Civil Code, San Jose Municipal Code, and the ARO, with venue selection for Santa Clara County Superior Court.
Use cases
People in California use SignAI to create Lease Agreements for a wide range of situations. Here are the most popular:
Create a lease for a rent-controlled unit under the San Jose Apartment Rent Ordinance with proper rent registration, allowable increase limits, and required tenant notices.
Try it: “I need a lease for a rent-controlled apartment in Downtown San Jose”
Generate a lease for professionals in the Silicon Valley tech industry, with provisions for home office use, high-speed internet requirements, and corporate relocation terms.
Try it: “I need a lease for a market-rate apartment near Santana Row in San Jose”
Draft a lease for a single-family home with proper AB 1482 exemption notice (if applicable), yard maintenance, and HOA compliance provisions.
Try it: “I need a lease for a single-family rental home in Almaden Valley, San Jose”
Create a lease for an accessory dwelling unit addressing shared utility arrangements, parking, and ARO exemption status for certain ADUs.
Try it: “I need a lease for a backyard ADU in Willow Glen, San Jose”
FAQ
Yes. San Jose's Apartment Rent Ordinance (ARO) covers most rental units built before September 7, 1979. It limits annual rent increases to a percentage set by the City Council and provides just cause eviction protections. Units not covered by the ARO are still subject to California's AB 1482 statewide rent cap.
For ARO-covered units, the City Council sets the annual allowable increase (typically around 5%). Landlords seeking increases above that amount must petition the Rent Stabilization Program. For non-ARO units, AB 1482 caps increases at 5% plus the local CPI (maximum 10%) per year.
California Civil Code § 1950.5 applies — deposits are capped at two months' rent for unfurnished units and three months' for furnished. Landlords must return the deposit within 21 days of move-out with an itemized statement. Non-refundable deposits are prohibited.
For ARO-covered units, landlords can only evict for just cause reasons specified in the ordinance. For non-ARO units, AB 1482 requires just cause after 12 months of tenancy. San Jose's Tenant Protection Ordinance provides additional anti-retaliation protections for tenants who assert their rights.
California requires a written lease for tenancies over one year. For shorter terms, oral agreements are technically valid but much harder to enforce. For ARO-covered units, written documentation is strongly recommended to establish the base rent and terms. SignAI's e-signatures are valid under California's UETA and the federal ESIGN Act.
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