Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California

I am a landlord, my tenants are disputing the charges against their security deposit. I made deductions for damages they causes. I did not do an initial move-in inspection, they did not request one. We did a final move-out inspection because they requested it, but they did not sign the inspection form. How can I prove that they caused the damages, if I didn't do an initial move-in inspection? What do I need for court? Thank you.


Asked on 10/11/11, 12:56 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Anthony Roach Law Office of Anthony A. Roach

The important thing right now is whether you have complied with Civil Code section 1950.5. Under that section, the landlord must either send a full refund of the security deposit or mail or personally deliver the tenants an itemized statement that lists the amounts of any deductions of the security deposit and the reason for the deductions, along with a refund of any amounts not deducted.

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Answered on 10/11/11, 4:28 pm


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