Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California

Withholding of Deposit

The withholdings of my rent deposit seemed excessive. I asked for receipts (for cleaning, trimming of yard and waiste disposal) and my landlord said they did not legally have to supply them. Is this true? Thanks!


Asked on 7/31/02, 3:10 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Re: Withholding of Deposit

No, they don't legally have to supply receipts to you just because you ask for them. But if you sue in small claims court for the rest of your deposit, they have to produce proof then.

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Answered on 8/01/02, 2:18 am


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