The landlord has 21 days to provide a refund and/or itemized statement of deductions. 45 days is past the deadline so you should file a small...

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Yes. The attorneys' fees clause is still valid.

Is a tenant entitled to his entire security deposit if a landlord doesn't send the deposit deduction form within 21 days?

Yes. File a small claims lawsuit. Granberry v. Islay Investments (1995) 9 Cal.4th 738, 749-750 is the California Supreme Court case that you...

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Can I ded. From sec. Dep. if my renter move out of rented room, and room is infested with a small bug? Carpet may need to be rpl

California law specifically allows the landlord to use a tenant’s security deposit for four purposes: 1. For unpaid rent; 2. For cleaning the...

A storage unit is not a dwelling so generally different rules apply. Your landlord should provide notice prior to entering your storage unit though.

Los angeles real estate question, landlord vers tenant about security deposit

It depends. California law specifically allows the landlord to use a tenant’s security deposit for four purposes: 1. For unpaid rent; 2. For...

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My landlord is trying to hide me he found a new tenant to retain my deposit.

California law specifically allows the landlord to use a tenant’s security deposit for four purposes: 1. For unpaid rent; 2. For cleaning the...

My roomates and I recently found out that the house we are renting is in foreclosure. When we asked our landlord about it...

The requirements for a 3 Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit are very particular. The notice must be in writing and accurately state: The full name...