Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California
collecting judgement on eviction
We have recently evicted our renter with a judgement of $2799.00. We are sending a letter to
them to request the amount. Can we assume that they forfeit their deposit if we don't receive the money within 10 days. We will specifify that in the letter. Is this legal?
Asked on 6/24/02, 2:54 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Ken Koenen
Koenen & Tokunaga, P.C.
Re: collecting judgement on eviction
A security deposit can be applied to pay for damage caused by the tenant, other than normal wear and tear, and for unpaid rent.
You simply need to send them a letter within 20 days of their departure, showing the amount of the deposit and that the balance of the rent is greater than the deposit, and it is being applied thereto.
Answered on 6/25/02, 12:02 pm
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