What to do if I paid $3000 for a security deposit but my landlord won’t give any of it back?
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What to do if I paid $3000 for a security deposit but my landlord won’t give any of it back?
Is that against the law? Besides wear and tear there was 2 small holes made to doors. Can he keep the full deposit?
Asked on March 1, 2012 under Real Estate Law, California
Answers:
Hong Shen / Roberts Law Group
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
After you move out, the landlord must, within 21 days, send the refund of the security deposit or an itemized statement of the repairs. If the repair has been done, the landlord must provide invoices/receipts unless it is less than $126. Otherwise, the itemized statement must include a good faith estimate. There is no such thing as a non-refundable security deposit. $3000 for two small holes may be excessive. If the landlord breaks the law, you are entiteld to 2X of the amount you paid for the deposit.
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