Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California
Tenant: Security Deposit
I was a tenant at an apartment complex. We were provided a preliminary report of the money that would come out of our security deposit within the 3 week period after we vacated. We did not receive the final report with invoices attached including the refund until after the 3 week period. My question is, what are my rights in this situation? Does the landlord get off the hook because they sent me a preliminary report?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Tenant: Security Deposit
No!
You should file suit in Small Claims Court, although, usually landlords respond to a letter from an attorney quicker than from a tenant.
I am enclosing the entire Code Section on deposits, because you are, obviously, bright enough to read it and understand it.
http://housing.ucsc.edu/housing/CCC_SecurityDeposits.pdf
Please feel free to e-mail, or call, my office if you need more help.
Re: Tenant: Security Deposit
You are supposed to gt the actual money within the period of time, not just an estimate. There must of been some figure the landlord was sure would not be needed to cover the damages and that should have been sent. Talk to the landlord, point out the errors, and negotiate a refund in an amount you are comfortable with.
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