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California Security Deposit FAQs

• Q: How Much Can I Be Required To Put Down For A Security Deposit?
  A: California Civil Code Section 1950.5(c) allows a landlord to require a security deposit of two times the rent for an unfurnished residence and three times the rent for … More
• Q: When Will I Get My Security Deposit Back?
  A: California Civil Code Section 1950.5(g) requires that a landlord refund a renter’s security deposit within 3 weeks of the move out date or provide an itemized … More
• Q: What Can A Landlord Use My Security Deposit For?
  A: California Civil Code Section 1950.5(b) allows a landlord to deduct the cost of cleaning necessary to put the unit back to the level of cleanliness it was in when you … More
• Q: What Does "wear And Tear" Mean?
  A: California Civil Code Section 1950.5(b) prohibits a landlord from making security deposit deductions for cleaning or making repairs "caused by normal wear and … More
• Q: Do I Have A Right To See The Receipts For The Cost Of Cleaning The Unit?
  A: California Civil Code Section 1950.5(g) requires a landlord to supply the tenant with either an itemized list or a receipt for costs associated with cleaning and … More
• Q: A Security Deposit Must Be Returned Within 21 Days, But When Does That Time Period Start?
  A: California Civil Code Section 1950.5 provides that a landlord must within 21 days of a tenant vacating the property refund their security deposit or provide the … More
• Q: Can My Landlord Mail My Security Deposit Refund On The 21st Day, Or Do I Have To Personally Have It By Then?
  A: California Civil Code Section 1950.5 provides that within 21 days of a tenant vacating the property the landlord must either give the tenant the full refund of their … More

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