Two items to be aware of that should not qualify as valid deductions: (a) ordinary wear and tear and (b) paying for conditions that existed before you moved in. When the tenancy concludes, the security deposit is to be returned, less allowable deductions.
The deposit is your property, held by the landlord during your tenancy. Can a security deposit be non-refundable? Also, are there limits on what the landlord can deduct from my security deposit?Ī: A landlord in California cannot make a residential security deposit non-refundable. Note that Civil Code Section 1954(c) specifically indicates: “The landlord may not abuse the right of access or use it to harass the tenant.” If there is a true emergency, however, or if the tenant has abandoned or surrendered the premises, then entry can be other than during normal business hours and without prior notice.
Typically, this requires proper written notice (such as 24 hours in advance), with entry to be only during “normal business hours.” California Civil Code Section 1954 provides some of the bases upon which a landlord can enter, such as: (a) to make necessary or agreed repairs, alterations or improvements, (b) to supply necessary or agreed services, or (c) to show the dwelling to a possible buyer. How much notice does he have to give and what are valid reasons he can come in, other than to snoop around?Ī: If you have a written lease or rental agreement, it probably sets forth the landlord’s right to enter the property. He seems to have “a reason” to inspect our apartments at least every month. We at Hamlet Property Management would recommend that you use our years of experience working with the rental of high class apartments in St Petersburg.Q: The landlord makes us apprehensive.
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