Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California

deposit withheld for cleaning

When moving out, I was present at the inspection and the manager's assistant never stated any problems or had any of us sign anything. Now their charging us $130 for cleaning and the assistant is saying she told us all about the problems but forgot to have us sign. Are we responsible?


Asked on 9/06/07, 1:07 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert L. Bennett Law offices of Robert L. Bennett

Re: deposit withheld for cleaning

Did you receive anything in writing from manager's assistant? If so, read it carefully.

When you say "we", I assume there were at least you and another witness when assistant says she told you about problems.

I would file suit against landlord, for withholding deposit. California law says a judge can award you the $130, plus $600 from landlord if judge feels he/she acted in bad faith.

You may want to retain an attorney to write a strong letter to landlord, considering the damages you have at stake.

E-mail, or call my office, if you need more.

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Answered on 9/06/07, 1:22 pm


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