Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California
Interest on security deposit in the city of Los Angeles
I have been living in a rent control unit for a year and a half. I know the city of L.A has a policy that owners need to pay the yearly interest on the security deposit to the tenant. This has not happend and I would like to know whether I need to move out before I request the yearly interest or whether I can contact the owner and tell them about the policy. I am concern that if I contact the owner, they will use it against me or see me as a troublemaker.
Asked on 7/15/08, 11:33 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert L. Bennett
Law offices of Robert L. Bennett
Re: Interest on security deposit in the city of Los Angeles
Move out first. Owner must refund the security deposit within 21 days.
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Answered on 7/15/08, 11:46 am