December 2025 C.A.R. Forms Release Quick Summary

This chart is a quick summary of the new and revised standard forms scheduled for release the week of December 15, 2025. 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.

NEW & REVISED FORMS

FORM CODE FORM NAME VERSION REPLACED FORM/REVISION DESCRIPTION
AAA Additional Agent Acknowledgement 12/21 Added checkbox to add more than 5 agents. Change LL to Housing Provider. Conform signature acknowledgment.
ABSPA Already-Built Subdivision Purchase Agreement and Joint Escrow Instruction 6/25 Conformed to changes in RPA.
AC Confirmation of Real Estate Agency Relationships 12/21 Change LL to Housing Provider. Conform signature acknowledgment.
ACS Agent Commission Sharing Agreement 6/23 ***Silent to change the name of mediation service***
BCO Buyer Counter Offer 12/24 Clarified time frames when there is Late Acceptance.
BPA Business Purchase Agreement 7/24 Conformed to RPA changes.
BRBC Buyer Representation and Broker Compensation Agreement 6/25 In accordance with DRE regulations, clarified that the representation period should not exceed 90 days. Added reference to new CAR form RAD for certain Realtor disclosures. Clarified when agency is terminated.
CAC Cancellation of Agency Confirmation; Amendment to Purchase Agreement 12/24 Added language to help clarify when and how to use this form..
CCSPA Condo Conversion Subdivision Purchase Agreement 6/25 Conformed to changes in RPA.
CLA Commercial and Residential Income Listing Agreement 6/25 Conformed to changes in RLA.
CPA Commercial Purchase Agreement 6/25 Conformed to changes in RPA.
CTT Notice of Change in Terms of Tenancy 6/23 Added language required by the law requiring Housing Provider to provide a stove and refrigerator on all new leases or amendments.
DIA Disclosure Information Advisory 6/23 Clarified that SPQ can be used by exempt sellers who have material information about the property. Conform signature acknowledgment.
DM Demand for Mediation 6/23 Changed the name of mediation service and updated to make it usable in disputes between housing provider and tenant.
EL Extension of Lease 6/23 Added language required by the law requiring Housing Provider to provide a stove and refrigerator on all new leases or amendments.
ETA Extension of Time Amendment 12/22 Conformed the paragraphs to be the same as other agreements and amendments with an expiration of offer, acceptance, and not accepted sections.
HOA-RS Homeowner Association Request for Required Statutory Documents and Charges 6/25 Added new document for the inspection of balconies and elevated elements as required by new law.
LL Lease Listing 12/24 Conformed to changes in RLA.
MLSA Multiple Listing Service Addendum 9/25 Added an option to begin the marketing option selected in the future.
MOI Move Out Inspection 6/25 Added information to the instruction sheet related to the new law that may require Housing Provider to return the security deposit electronically.
NCPA New Construction Purchase Agreement 6/25 Conformed to changes in RPA.
NODPA Notice of Default Purchase Agreement 6/25 Conformed to changes in RPA.
NRI Notice of Right to Inspection Prior to Termination of Tenancy 12/22 Added information related to the new law that may require Housing Provider to return the security deposit electronically
PMOI Pre-Move Out Inspection Statement 6/25 Added information related to the new law that may require Housing Provider to return the security deposit electronically.
PSRA Property Showing and Representation Agreement 12/24 Added the Disclosure Regarding Real Estate Agency Relationship as an attachment, as required by new law.
RAD Realtor Acknowledgment and Disclosure NEW Replaces Realtor Acknowledgement. Makes the benefits of using a Realtor more succinct. Added a section to make disclosures required by the Realtor Code of Ethics including relationship to a principal and disclosures related to compensation.
RFA Referral Fee Agreement 6/25 Added a reference to the new RAD form related to disclosing the amount of referral fee being paid/received.
RFR Receipt for Reports 6/25 Added language to clarify and expand the use of each section of the form.
RIPA Residential Income Purchase Agreement 6/25 Conformed to changes in RPA.
RLA Residential Listing Agreement – Exclusive 6/25 Added information related to the new law and using digitally altered photographs. The following listing agreements were conformed to address changes to the RLA, where applicable: Residential Listing Agreement Seller Reserved (RLASR), Residential Listing Agreement – Open (RLAN), Commercial and Residential Income Listing Agreement (CLA), Vacant Land Listing Agreement (VLL).
RLAN Residential Listing Agreement – “Open” 6/25 Conforming to RLA changes.
RLAS Residential Lease After Sale 12/24 Conforming to RLMM changes.
RLASN Residential Listing Agreement Seller Reserved 6/25 Conforming to RLA changes.
RLMM Residential Lease or Month-To-Month Agreement 12/24 Added paragraph related to the new law that may require Housing Provider to provide a stove and refrigerator, and giving the Tenant the option to provide and maintain their own refrigerator. Clarify the language related to Tenant breach and what may be charged by Housing Provider.
RPA California Residential Purchase Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions 6/25 Rearranged the order of paragraphs to place paragraphs to be initialed directly prior to the signature page. Added a disclosure related to the electrical system as required by a new law. Updated the Geographic Targeting Order paragraph as a result of a new law. Clarified that Seller may reject an assignment if the request comes after the time specified or if Buyer is receiving compensation for the Assignment. The following purchase agreements were conformed to address changes to the RPA, where applicable: Residential Income Property (RIPA), Commercial Property (CPA), Notice of Default (NODPA), Vacant Land (VLPA), New Construction (NCPA), Condo Conversion (CCSPA), Already Built Subdivision (ABSPA).
RPOA Rental Property Owner Advisory 6/25 Added information related to the new laws related to providing a stove and refrigerator and the possibility of the Housing Provider being required to return the security deposit electronically.
RPOI Rental Property Owner Intake Form 6/25 Added question about the existence of a stove and refrigerator that is required under a new law.
SCO Seller Counter Offer 12/24 Clarified time frames when there is Late Acceptance.
SMCO Seller Multiple Counter Offer 12/24 Clarified time frames when there is Late Acceptance.
SOLAR Solar Advisory and Questionnaire 6/24 Created three sections – advisory, questionnaire instructions, and questionnaire. Clarified and added information to the advisory to provide better explanation for the clients. Added a question about Solar Documents, which shall be provided to Buyer. Added/Clarified questions to provide more information to Buyer. Added checkboxes to owned, lease, or subject to power purchase agreement to provide more clarity
SPQ Seller Property Questionnaire 12/24 Added questions related to any requirements related to the future replacement of gas appliances. Added a question related to residue from smoking tobacco or nicotine products as required by a new law.
SSLA Short Sale Listing Addendum 6/25 (No new date) ***Silent to add Seller initials***
STRA Short-Term Rental Agreement 6/24 Added a paragraph related to cleaning fees, as required by a new law related to advertising on the internet and including a cleaning fee.
STRL Short-Term Rental Listing 12/23 Added information about a new law related to advertising on the internet and including a cleaning fee.
SUM-PMOI Pre-Move Out Inspection Summary 6/25 Added information related to the new law that may require Housing Provider to return the security deposit electronically
SVRA Short Term (Vacation) Rental Advisory 6/25 Added information about a new law related to advertising on the internet and including a cleaning fee.
SWPI Septic Inspection, Well Inspection, Property Monument, and Propane Tank Allocation of Cost Addendum 6/24 Added clarifying language about the time to deliver items or perform actions in the SWPI.
TDS Real Estate Transfer Disclosure Statement 6/24 (No new date) ***Silent to fix typo***
TEAM Team Agreement 6/25 ***Silent to change the name of mediation service***
TMEA Team Member Exit Agreement 6/25 (No new date) ***Silent to change the name of mediation service***
TRPR Offer of Tenant Positive Rental Payment Reporting 6/25 No substantive change. Clarified language to make terms clearer.
UOA Unsolicited Offer Attestation NEW New law requires, for properties in certain zip codes, an attestation by Buyer and Seller that the offer was not unsolicited, which must be recorded by Buyer.
VLL Vacant Land Listing Agreement 6/25 Conformed to changes in RLA.
VLPA Vacant Land Purchase Agreement 6/25 Conformed to changes in RPA.
WFDA Wildfire Disaster Advisory 6/25 Updated the information resources. Added a warning about Buyer responsibility to obtain compliance post closing, if applicable.

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