Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California
how much deposit can I ask for on a california home rental
Asked on 8/30/10, 3:26 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Bryan Whipple
Bryan R. R. Whipple, Attorney at Law
Unfurnished, two times the monthly rent; furnished, three times. This is in addition to the first month's rent, in advance. Civil Cide section 1950.5(c).
Answered on 9/04/10, 4:12 pm
Mr. Whipple is right, unless you are in a rent control jurisdiction with other rules.
Answered on 9/04/10, 5:49 pm