Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California
Can a landlord charge for the cost of the painter, (not the paint) after 2 years of renting? Also, the landlord failed to refund my deposit within the 21 days stated in the law. She maintains she is calculating the 21 days from the time she re-leased the property, not from when I handed her the keys. I moved before the end of the lease, but gave her more than a 30 day notice. When does the 21 days start in this case-from the time I gave her the keys or the time she began receiving rent from the new tenant? Thank you
1 Answer from Attorneys
Your landlord is wrong. If you're in California, the LL must account for your deposit 21 days after you vacate the premises. LL cannot charge you for painting or deduct that cost from your security deposit. Painting constitutes normal wear and tear. Good luck.
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