Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California
How long does the landlord have the right to hold on to the security deposit after tenent vacates the property. Asuming the has been no major damages to the property.
Asked on 10/15/09, 2:38 pm
3 Answers from Attorneys
Roy Hoffman
Law Offices of Roy A. Hoffman
The landlord must provide a written statement of any amounts withheld from the security deposit and a refund of the balance of the security deposit 21 days after the tenant vacates. See Civil Code section 1950.5(g).
Answered on 10/15/09, 3:14 pm
George Shers
Law Offices of Georges H. Shers
Vacates means the tenant has returned the keys and is no longer living there.
Answered on 10/15/09, 3:46 pm
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