Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California

Rental Dispute

1- I signed a rental agreement that stated $250 of my $500 deposit would be non-refundable for a cleaning fee and that of my $900 pet deposit a fee of $150 would be non-refundable. I moved in seven months ago and have just been given a 30 day notice that my condo has been sold. There has been no damage to the unit and it will be in excellent condition when I move out. Is my landlord entilted to keep the entire amount? If not, how should I attempt to collect?

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Asked on 9/28/99, 12:12 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Ken Koury Kenneth P. Koury, Esq.

Re: Rental Dispute

you will have to go to small claims court. non-refundable deposits are illegal in California. Look in the civil code under the sections dealing with renting property.

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Answered on 9/28/99, 7:46 pm


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