Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California

Rental Property

My apartment complex will not return

my pet deposit even though my pet is

no longer living there. How can I get

my money back?


Asked on 12/19/08, 4:23 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Robert F. Cohen Law Office of Robert F. Cohen

Re: Rental Property

The pet deposit is to compensate the landlord for any mischief the pet might have caused. If you can't convince them in writing to do a walk-through of the apartment, you can try going to small claims court and arguing your case. Good luck!

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Answered on 12/19/08, 5:06 pm
Bryan Whipple Bryan R. R. Whipple, Attorney at Law

Re: Rental Property

I'd add to the previous answer, "read your lease." It may contain the answer. Otherwise, I think the landlord has a reasonable argument that it is not refundable until you move out and a general inspection can be made.

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Answered on 12/19/08, 8:12 pm


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