Security Deposit

Learn how to write a New York Security Deposit Demand Letter.

Learn how to write a California Security Deposit Demand Letter.

In this article, we go over California security deposit law, California civil code section 1950.5, and how to go to California small claims over your security deposit. 

Do you have a dispute with your landlord over your withheld security deposit? What can I do to get my deposit back? You have several options, including suing your landlord in Small Claims Court.

Has your landlord failed to return your security deposit? For example: Your landlord kept your entire $2,000 security deposit. The deductions to your security deposit were more than $125 and your landlord didn't provide you with copies of the receipts for the deductions. Your landlord stopped answering your calls and texts about your security deposit. In this article, learn how to take a landlord to small claims court.

Has your landlord failed to return your security deposit? For example: Your landlord kept your entire $2,500 security deposit. Your landlord didn't send you an itemized statement with any deductions to your security deposit. Your landlord stopped answering your emails about your security deposit. In this article, learn how to take a landlord to small claims court.

Has your landlord failed to return your security deposit? For example: Your landlord kept your entire $3,000 security deposit. Your landord deducted from your security deposit to replace blinds that were already very old when you initially moved in. Your landlord stopped answering any communications you sent them about your security deposit. In this article, learn how to take a landlord to small claims court.

Has your landlord failed to return your security deposit? For example: Your landlord kept your entire $2,500 security deposit. Your landlord deducted from your security deposit to replace the carpet that was already very old when you initially moved in. Your landlord stopped answering your letters about your security deposit. In this article, learn how to take a landlord to small claims court.

Has your landlord failed to return your security deposit? For example: Your landlord kept your entire $3,500 security deposit. Your landord deducted from your security deposit to replace blinds that were already very old when you initially moved in. Your landlord stopped answering your calls about your security deposit. In this article, learn how to take a landlord to small claims court.