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