Index
California Security Deposit Limits (Civil Code 1950.5)
Summary
Limits the amount a landlord can charge for a security deposit and establishes strict timelines for its return after a tenant moves out.
Rights & Rules
- 01.Tenants cannot be charged more than one month's rent for a security deposit (as of July 2024).
- 02.Tenants must receive their deposit or an itemized list of deductions within 21 days of vacating.
- 03.Tenants have the right to a walk-through inspection before moving out to identify needed repairs.
Penalties
- 01.Statutory damages of up to twice the amount of the deposit for bad faith retention.
- 02.Requirement to pay the full deposit amount back to the tenant if timelines are missed.
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