RR
Rent Regulations

Security Deposits

All rules on collecting, holding, applying, and returning move-in funds.

Sub-categories

Deposit Limits (1 rule)

caps by state (e.g., CA AB 12 1-month cap effective July 2024)

Holding & Interest Requirements (2 rules)

escrow / trust account / interest-bearing requirements

Return Timeline (0 rules — coming soon)

days-to-return after move-out; itemization rules

Permitted Deductions (0 rules — coming soon)

what can be deducted; "ordinary wear and tear"

Last Month's Rent (0 rules — coming soon)

treatment as deposit vs. prepaid rent

Pet Deposits (0 rules — coming soon)

separate handling rules where applicable

Rules in this category (6)

Berkeley Mun. Code Chapter 13.76

Security deposits • Berkeley

Cal. Civ. Code

California

Cal. Civ. Code

California

Cal. Civ. Code

California

L.A. Mun. Code ch. XV art. 1; ch. XVI art. 5

PAYMENT OF INTEREST ON SECURITY DEPOSITS • Los Angeles

San Jose Mun. Code Chapter 17.23

Security deposit • San Jose