Re: Is my lease contract valid? California

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On 1/02/09, Andrea Marco wrote:

> blank. Will he have to take him to court if he won't return
> our monies?

In case you miss it here is what the website says about legal
actions for your deposit:
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Legal actions for obtaining refunds of security deposits

Suppose that your landlord does not return your security deposit
as required by law, or makes improper deductions from it. If you
cannot successfully work out the problem with your landlord, you
can file a lawsuit in small claims court for the amount of the
security deposit plus court costs, and possibly also a penalty
and interest, up to a maximum of $7,500. (If your claim is for a
little more than $7,500, you can waive (give up) the extra
amount and still use the small claims court.) For amounts
greater than $7,500, you must file in superior court, and you
ordinarily will need a lawyer in order to effectively pursue
your case. IN SUCH A LAWSUIT, THE LANDLORD HAS THE BURDEN OF
PROVING THAT HIS OR HER DEDUCTIONS FROM YOUR SECURITY DEPOSIT
WERE REASONABLE.