Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California
How long does a landlord have to refund my deposit?
Asked on 10/30/12, 1:17 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Daniela Loomis
Law Office of Daniela N. Loomis
21 days from the date you vacated the rental property with proper notice beforehand. If the landlord does not refund your deposit or provides a detailed statement, with receipts, for withholding the security deposit, you can take them to court.
Answered on 10/30/12, 1:19 pm
Daphne Macklin
Law Office of Daphne L. Macklin
Review the information in the California Department of Consumer Affairs Tenants' Rights Manual.
http://www.dca.ca.gov/publications/landlordbook/
Answered on 11/02/12, 10:38 pm