Get Move-in/move - Out Itemized Statement

Tenants are not required to attend the inspection. But it is a very good idea for them to be there and take part. The landlord must suggest two appointment times for the inspection. The landlord must complete the move-in inspection one week before/after the tenant moves in and moves out.

A landlord usually has to repaint a rental unit every few years for basic maintenance. In that case, they can't deduct painting costs from a security deposit. Landlords can only use a security deposit to pay for painting costs when a tenant has painted over the original color or damaged the walls.

Contact your landlord in writing via certified mail, return receipt requested. Inform her of the specific charges you dispute. California law requires that landlords either refund security deposits within 21 days of move out or provide an itemized list of deposit deductions within this time frame.

Write the landlord a letter and try to reach an agreement If the landlord doesn't return the entire security deposit within 21 days or the tenant doesn't agree with the deductions they can write a letter asking the landlord to return the security deposit. The tenant should keep a copy of the letter for their records.

No. In California, it's illegal for landlords to require non-refundable deposits. All deposits are deemed to be the tenant's property, and a landlord must refund them either in full or in part once the tenant moves out.

What Can a Landlord Deduct From The Security Deposits in California? From the security deposit, a landlord may deduct any rent payments, like last month's rent or this month's rent, that are owed, the utility cost owed, their late fees and unpaid rent payments, and any cleaning fees that are required.