Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California

Re: Security Deposit Refund

The landlord is required to provide you copies of invoices for any damage she is withholding from your security deposit, unless your lease said otherwise. I have seen very few leases that contain that provision, so most likely, your landlord was required to provide you proof. Doesn't sound like she's going to voluntarily cooperate - I'd take her to small claims court for the full deposit amount plus penalty.

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