Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California

How long can a tenant hold a security deposit before cashing the check? What are the landlords obligations after 5 years?


Asked on 12/21/10, 6:25 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
George Shers Law Offices of Georges H. Shers

I doubt that any bank will cash a check that is 5 years old. Your obligation is to tender the money to the tenant, not to force them to cash it. You have done what you legally are required to do.

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Answered on 12/26/10, 10:35 pm


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