Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California
Is it against the law for my landlord to refuse to use my deposit for my last months rent
Asked on 10/13/14, 7:13 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Anthony Roach
Law Office of Anthony A. Roach
No, he can refuse to use your deposit for last month's rent because he is waiting for you to move out and to determine whether or not you have damaged the place.
Answered on 10/13/14, 7:34 pm
Phillip D. Wheeler, Esq.
Phillip D. Wheeler, Attorney At Law
It is not against the law. The deposit is for the purpose of making sure the place is clean and in the same condition it was when you moved in. It is not used for rent.
Answered on 10/13/14, 11:46 pm