Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California

Is it legal for landlord in California to accept one-year pre-paid rent from tenants? They offer to pay 1 year rental in advance.


Asked on 7/22/16, 9:58 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

No. That is considered an excessive deposit, prohibited by the Civil Code. This is for residential tenants. It would not apply to a commercial rental.

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Answered on 7/22/16, 1:12 pm


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