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California Security Deposit Calculator
Check if your security deposit complies with California law. Maximum: 1x rent. 21-day return deadline.
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Your Deposit
$1,800.00
Compliant1.0x monthly rent
California Maximum
$1,800.00 (1x rent)
Return Deadline
21 calendar days after move-out
California Security Deposit Rules
Deposit Limits
- Maximum allowed
- 1x rent
- At $1,800.00/mo
- $1,800.00
- Pet deposit
- Not allowed separately
Return & Holding
- Return deadline
- 21 calendar days
- Escrow required
- No
- Interest required
- No
- Itemized statement
- Required
Statute: Cal. Civ. Code § 1950.5
As of Jul 2024: max 1x rent (was 2x unfurnished). No separate pet deposit. 21 days to return with itemized statement.
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