A bill that would have allowed tenants to pay their security deposit over six months died on the Assembly floor this week. To move forward this year, AB 3260 by…
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The California Apartment Association is urging lawmakers to reject a bill that would prohibit landlords from demanding that tenants provide their security deposit in a single, upfront payment. The proposal,…
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Forms CA-293S
Security Deposit Disposition Return Agreement (Spanish)
This forms allows the Landlord and Resident to agree to (1) return of the security deposit by electronic funds transfer and/or (2) provision of the itemized disposition statement by email.…
A bill taking effect Jan. 1 lowers the amount California landlords can collect for security deposits from members of the U.S. military. Under SB 644 by Sen. Steve Glazer, D-Orinda,…
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Forms CA-291
Transfer of Security Deposit
This form notifies the tenant that the property has been sold or will be managed by another entity and gives information about who now holds the security deposit.
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Walk-Through Process
California law requires rental property owners to offer residents a walk-through of the unit no earlier than two weeks prior to the termination of the tenancy. This law does NOT…
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Security Deposits: Collection and Return
One of the most common disputes between a landlord and a tenant is the disposition of a tenant’s security deposit. The law is clear on the amount of money a…
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Payment of Rent and Security Deposits: Cash and Electronic Funds Transfer
Under California law, a landlord cannot mandate that tenants pay the rent or security deposits with cash or electronic funds transfers as the only forms of payment. To be clear,…
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FAQs
What can an owner use a security deposit for?
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If one of two roommates moves out, am I required to return half of the security deposit to the roommate who left?
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