Security Deposit Disputes

California law strictly regulates security deposits. Landlords must return your deposit within 21 days of move-out with an itemized statement of any deductions. Wrongful withholding can result in penalties of up to three times the deposit amount. Our attorneys fight to recover wrongfully withheld deposits and the statutory penalties that come with them.

Common Issues We Handle

• Deposit not returned within 21 days
• Deductions for normal wear and tear
• Non-itemized or vague deduction lists
• Charges for pre-existing damage
• Deposit exceeding legal limits (2x rent unfurnished, 3x furnished)
• Bad faith retention of deposit
• Failure to provide walkthrough inspection