If you’ve ever moved out of a rental (or managed one), you’ve probably felt that tiny knot in your stomach when you hear the words “security deposit.” Tenants worry they’ll get charged for everyday living. Landlords worry they’ll be stuck paying for avoidable messes. And property managers? They’re often the…
What Can a Landlord Deduct From a Security Deposit in California?
Security deposits can feel like a mystery box: you paid a big chunk of money up front, you took care of the place (at least in your mind), and then move-out day arrives and you’re hoping to see most of it come back. In California, though, what a landlord can…