This chart is a quick summary of the new and revised standard forms scheduled for release the week of June 15, 2026. For further information, please refer to the C.A.R. New Forms and Revisions web page.
Please note that this list is subject to change by C.A.R. without notice, and it is highly recommended to visit the above C.A.R. page for the most accurate information.
| FORM CODE | FORM NAME | VERSION REPLACED | FORM/REVISION DESCRIPTION |
| AAA | Additional Agent Acknowledgement | 12/25 | Made the form reference listing agreements so it isn’t limited to just residential listing agreements. |
| ABSPA | Already-Built Subdivision Purchase Agreement and Joint Escrow Instruction | 12/25 | Conformed to changes in RPA. |
| AC | Confirmation of Real Estate Agency Relationships | 12/25 | Adjusted the language referring to agency confirmation in the purchase agreement. Made the form applicable to agency confirmation in a lease. |
| AOAA | Assignment of Agreement Addendum | 6/24 | Addressed who would represent the assignee for the remainder of the transaction. Defaulted to the Broker continuing to be the agent in the transaction. |
| BCO | Buyer Counter Offer | 12/25 | Clarified the procedure for including liquidated damages and/or arbitration when not all parties initialed in the offer, with an ability to add form LDAA (see explanation below). Simplified the explanation for when an appraisal gap is used for the appraisal contingency. Boxed late acceptance to emphasize that it is separate from the rest of the form. |
| BPA | Business Purchase Agreement | 12/25 | Conformed to changes in RPA. |
| BRBC | Buyer Representation and Broker Compensation Agreement | 6/25 | Clarified that compensation is earned if buyer assigns the purchase agreement. |
| CCSPA | Condo Conversion Subdivision Purchase Agreement | 12/25 | Conformed to changes in RPA. |
| CCPA | California Consumer Privacy Act Advisory | 12/22 | Modified form to better describe the law, which has had adjustments over time. Added a paragraph to discuss with broker, whether the law applies and what the requirements are. |
| CL | Commercial Lease Agreement | 12/24 | Added a paragraph for the parties to agree if tenant will be responsible for replacement of certain items/systems. Added Broker Compensation paragraph and modified Agency Confirmation to conform to other leases. |
| CLA | Commercial Residential Income and Vacant Land Listing Agreement | 12/25 | Conformed to changes in RPA. |
| CPA | Commercial Property Purchase Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions | 12/25 | Conformed to changes in RPA. |
| ESD | Exempt Seller Disclosure | 6/23 | Added a paragraph to explain that while seller may be exempt from TDS, they might still have to comply with water heater and smoke detector requirements. |
| LCA | Lease Rental Commission Agreement | 6/25 | Conformed compensation paragraphs to LL. Added other terms. |
| LDAA | Liquidated Damages and Arbitration Additional Signature Addendum | 6/25 | Modified the form to be used not only with Additional Signature Addendum, but also with Counters or Amendments. |
| LL | Lease Listing Agreement Exclusive Authorization To Lease Or Rent | 12/25 | Added a check box and initial requirement to create an obligation for the rental property owner to pay a commission if they sell the property to the tenant in the future. |
| NBIP | Notice of Broker Involved Properties | 6/25 | Modified to also be appliable to a tenant representation agreement. |
| NCPA | New Construction Residential Purchase Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions | 12/25 | Conformed to changes in RPA. |
| NODPA | Notice of Default Purchase Agreement | 12/25 | Conformed to changes in RPA. |
| PMA | Property Management Agreement | 12/24 | Conformed paragraph requiring insurance to other agreements. |
| PRBS-B | Possible Representation of more than one Buyer – Disclosure and Consent for Buyer | NEW | Created a PRBS version that is applicable to Buyers to be bundled with the buyer representation agreements. This allowed for the removal of the PRBS from the RPA bundle. |
| PRBS-S | Possible Representation of more than one Buyer – Disclosure and Consent for Seller | NEW | Created a PRBS version that is applicable to Seller to be bundled with the listings. This allowed for the removal of the PRBS from the RPA bundle. |
| RCJC-TOPA | Rent Cap and Just Cause Addendum – Tenant Occupied Property Addendum | NEW | This RCJC form is for use with the TOPA form and is for informational purposes only. If the buyer discovers that it was not part of the rental documents, the form has a check box to request that seller incorporate it into the rental agreement with the current tenant. |
| RIPA | Residential Income Property Purchase Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions | 12/25 | Conformed to changes in RPA. Also added a paragraph for assignment of any tenancies. |
| RLA | Residential Listing Agreement – Exclusive | 12/25 | Added language to the unrepresented buyer paragraph to clarify when and why extra compensation may be agreed to and advises broker to give an unrepresented buyer a Buyer Non-Agency form. For dual agency, they will need an agreement with buyer to earn compensation for the buyer’s side of the transaction. Clarified that social media is included in advertising images. |
| RLAN | Residential Listing Agreement – Open | 12/25 | Conforming to RLA changes. Also, clarified language related compensation not being earned if seller finds their own buyer. |
| RLAS | Residential Lease After Sale | 12/25 | Conforming to RLMM. |
| RLASR | Residential Listing Agreement – Seller Reserved | 12/25 | Conforming to RLA changes. |
| RLMM | Residential Lease or Month-To-Month Agreement | 12/25 | Added Pool, Hot Tub and Spa addendum as a preprinted option for addenda to be added. |
| RPA | California Residential Purchase Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions | 12/25 | Modified Other Seller Credits/Payments to be used for items other than closing costs or buyer broker compensation. Modified the appraisal contingency to have an option to make the contingency based upon an appraisal gap. Added Septic, Well, Propane Tank, or Property Boundaries as an option under allocation of costs (new form SWPI-C). Added references to all bundled forms. Clarified that loan contingency cannot be used if buyer is unable to obtain insurance. Added a disclosure for Septic, Well, or Propane Tank. Removed GTO reporting requirements; added requirement to cooperate with any FinCEN reporting. Clarified that deposit should be returned to buyer, even after DCE, if buyer is trying to satisfy a contingency. |
| RPOA | Rental Property Owner Advisory | 12/25 | Add a section related to successor housing provider requirements for notices to tenant and other issues related to security deposit procedures. |
| RR | Request For Repair | 12/23 | Added clarifying language about when the last section of the form should be used and signed. |
| SA | Seller Advisory | 6/25 | Added paragraphs for the possibility of FinCEN reporting requirements, wholesale buyers, and open houses. |
| SBSA | Statewide Buyer and Seller Advisory | 6/25 | Reformatted paragraph numbering and added the paragraph numbers to the table of contents. |
| SCO | Seller Counter Offer | 12/25 | Clarified the procedure for including liquidated damages and/or arbitration when not all parties initialed in the offer, with an ability to add form LDAA (see explanation below). Simplified the explanation for when an appraisal gap is used for the appraisal contingency. Boxed late acceptance to emphasize that it is separate from the rest of the form. |
| SMCO | Seller Multiple Counter Offer | 12/24 | Clarified the procedure for including liquidated damages and/or arbitration when not all parties initialed in the offer, with an ability to add form LDAA (see explanation below). Simplified the explanation for when an appraisal gap is used for the appraisal contingency. Boxed late acceptance to emphasize that it is separate from the rest of the form. |
| SPQ | Seller Property Questionnaire | 12/25 | Added a reference to a unit number so it can be more easily used when there are multiple units. Reformatted the Document paragraph. Added a reference to the SWPI-Q (new form) when there is a septic, well, or propane tank. Added a requirement to provide any photographs if seller indicates that it is tenant occupied. |
| SPRP | Seller’s Purchase of Replacement Property | 6/24 | Added a requirement to provide proof of replacement property when the seller indicates they don’t require a contingency for finding a replacement property. |
| SVLA | Seller’s Vacant Land Advisory | 6/23 | Added paragraphs for the possibility of FinCEN reporting requirements. |
| SWPI-C | Septic, Well, Propane, and Property Boundaries Inspection and Allocation of Costs Addendum | NEW | Converted the SWPI form into this form to deal with allocating various costs related to septic, well, propane tanks, and property boundaries. Put each category into its own grid for ease of use. |
| SWPI-Q | Septic, Well, and Propane Tank Questionnaire | NEW | This form is a questionnaire with pertinent information related to Septic Systems, Wells, and Propane Tanks. |
| TDS | Real Estate Transfer Disclosure Statement | 12/25 | Added a reference to a unit number so it can be more easily used when there are multiple units. |
| TEC | Tenant Estoppel Certificate | 12/23 | Added questions related to the last rent increase |
| TOPA | Tenant Occupied Property Addendum | 6/25 | Added a paragraph for assignment of tenancies. Reference to RCJC-TOPA (new form). Added the ability to check a box for RCJC-TOPA and RPOA. Added language regarding security deposit and requirements for photographs. |
| TRBC | Tenant Representation and Broker Compensation Agreement | 7/24 | Defaulted the agreement to nonexclusive. Conformed compensation paragraph to mirror BRBC, including a continuation period. |
| VLL | Vacant Land Listing Agreement | 12/25 | Conformed to changes in RLA. |
| VLPA | Vacant Land Purchase Agreement | 12/25 | Conformed to changes in RPA. |
NOTE:
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