Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California

Room Rental Deposit Refund

If I rented a room in a house, but I never signed any type of lease agreement. What recourse do I have with the owner of the house if he does not refund my deposit. The deposit was $900. I did not clean the house when I left, but I did clean the room I stayed in during my time there.


Asked on 6/10/09, 9:49 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert F. Cohen Law Office of Robert F. Cohen

Re: Room Rental Deposit Refund

It depends on whether you gave proper notice -- i.e. 30 days. If not, the "landlord" could apply the money to your rent. The landlord should have provided you with an accounting of deductions within the statutory period.

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Answered on 6/10/09, 9:57 pm


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