Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California

rental deposit

my landlord didnt return my deposit or send a letter with receipts. it has been over 2 months. do they forfeit all claims after 21 days?should i get all of it back despite any damages or is that a false rumor?


Asked on 4/03/08, 6:07 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert L. Bennett Law offices of Robert L. Bennett

Re: rental deposit

False!.

Landlord must refund deposit minus: (1) unpaid rent;

(2) damages caused by you or your guests;(3) cleaning, but only if dirtier than when you moved in.

Additionally, there are substantial penalties possible at a trial, and not the least of which are landlord paying your court costs and attorney's.

I have found great success with retaining an attorney to write a strong letter to landlord, which I advise you to do ASAP.

If you need more, please feel free to e-mail my office.

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Answered on 4/04/08, 4:42 pm


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