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

Asked over 2 years ago - Los Angeles, CA
Landlord / Tenant Real Estate Renting

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?

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Answered over 2 years ago. Landlord / Tenant Lawyer in Van Nuys, CA.
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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