Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California

Can I get my security deposit back after breaking a lease due to a roommate stea

My roommate stole a check from a box of my checks and forged it at a bank. I moved, breaking a lease. Have I still forfeited the return of my security deposit, even in the event of identity theft and fraud committed against me by a roommate?


Asked on 7/01/03, 3:09 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Ken Koenen Koenen & Tokunaga, P.C.

Re: Can I get my security deposit back after breaking a lease due to a roommate

The landlord did not chose your roomate, you did. If you want to recover your security deposit, go after the roomate.

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Answered on 7/01/03, 3:20 pm


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