California Security Deposit Demand Letter

California gives a landlord 21 days after the tenant moves out to return a security deposit. Miss it, and the tenant can claim up to 2× the deposit. This letter states that in the statute's own words, with your deadline, days overdue and the amount you can claim already computed. Free preview; $29 for the PDF.

Return deadline

21 days after the tenant moves out

Penalty for missing it

up to 2× the deposit

Statute

Cal. Civ. Code § 1950.5

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