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Can Not Use Security Deposit As Last Month Rent

In California, tenant can not use the security deposit in lieu of the last month rent. If landlord did not receive the last month rent after tenant gives a 30-day move out notice, landlord need to contact tenant immediately to collect the rent or serve the "3-Day Notice To Pay Rent Or Quit" notice.

Security deposit will be refunded within 21 days after tenant moves out. Tenant shall not expect early refund of the deposit at the time of move out inspection.

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Posted by Caroline Tsou on 01/14/2009 03:17 PM

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4 Comments on Can Not Use Security Deposit As Last Month Rent

JAN

Hi Caroline, Here is SC, the security deposit can not be used as 'last months rent', even if it is the same amount.

Same in Virginia, we cannot use towards the last month rent.

I ran into this same problem when I was renting my house. There are so many rules to follow when you're renting, and I got sick of all of them when I found out that I couldn't chose how to use my own money. I just bought a house with the help of Taylor Morrison and I recommend them to anyone who wants to leave renting behind. And, as an added bonus, when you request information from their website

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FEB

this is great info, where can I get a 3 day notice to pay rent or quit?

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