A landlord in Los Angeles, CA wants to charge rent plus 2 deposits is this legal?

Los Angeles, CA Viewed 21 times. Posted 27 days ago in Landlord / Tenant

The house I want to rent in Los Angeles. The landlord wants first months rent of $1,100 plus $2,200 for two times the security as a security deposit. Is this legal?

Answers (1)

Frances Miller Campbell

This attorney is licensed in California. Posted 27 days ago.

It is not only legal, it is normal! If the unit is furnished, the landlord can charge three times the amount of rent for a security deposit.

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