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Forms CA-292

Waiver of Right To Receive Documentation With Itemized Disposition of Security Deposit

Use this form when resident wishes to waive his/her right to receive receipts and documentation with the Itemized Disposition of Security Deposit (Form CA-290). Do not complete this form without…

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Forms CA-293

Security Deposit Disposition Return Agreement

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.…

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Forms SC-002

Santa Cruz Security Deposit Interest Addendum

To be used by rental property owners in the City of Santa Cruz. Do not complete this form without first reviewing the instruction sheet.

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Forms CA-274

Post-Tenancy Payment Plan Agreement

This form is used to allow a former resident to set up a payment plan for amounts due from the Itemized Disposition of Security Deposit and other amounts incurred during…

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Forms CA-290

Itemized Disposition of Security Deposit

This form provides the mandatory accounting for the disposition of the security deposit upon the tenant’s move-out. Receipts must be attached. Do not complete this form without first reviewing the…

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Senate rejects security-deposit bill in wake of CAA opposition

June 3, 2013

A bill that would have unfairly penalized landlords who make honest mistakes regarding security deposits has died on the Senate floor, thanks largely to opposition from the California Apartment Association.…

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Compliance Corner: Using new security deposit disposition agreement

January 17, 2013

By Heidi Palutke, Esq. CAA research counsel Owners have a new option for compliance with the 21-day deadline for accounting for a tenant’s security deposit. CAA-sponsored AB 1679, which took…