Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California

Hello,

Here is my question:

Under CA law a landlord is required to submit a statement of potential deductions within 21 days in regards to the security deposit. On the 20th day I received a letter from the property management stating that the statement of charges is not yet ready (this document was dated on the 12th day). They said they would provide it when it is ready. It is now the 28th day and I have not received an official statement. Does the notice letter they sent count in regards to the 21 day timeframe or are they out of compliance with the law?


Asked on 7/27/11, 2:17 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Philip Iadevaia Law Offices of Philip A. Iadevaia

The landlord is not within the law. Civil Code section 1950.5(g) provides that the LL must either send you a statement with itemized deductions within 21 days or a good faith estimate, and then within 14 days provide proof supporting the estimate. However, if the deductions and repairs do not exceed $125, then the LL does not have to provide an itemized list of deductions. Good luck.......P

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Answered on 7/27/11, 2:38 pm


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