My landlord is threatening to keep my entire security deposit because of minor scuffs on the baseboards, so what are my legal rights in California regarding normal wear and tear?
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My landlord is threatening to keep my entire security deposit because of minor scuffs on the baseboards, so what are my legal rights in California regarding normal wear and tear?
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California Civil Code 1950.5 security deposit normal wear and tear 21 days itemized statement 2026 official Google ↗
California courts security deposit normal wear and tear landlord deductions baseboards official California Google ↗
- Publications and Reports · dre.ca.gov
- California Civil Code § 1950.5 (2025) :: 2025 California Code :: U.S. Codes and Statutes :: U.S. Law :: Justia · law.justia.com
- Common issues in small claims | California Courts · selfhelp.courts.ca.gov
- Guide to security deposits in California | California Courts · selfhelp.courts.ca.gov
- Know Your Rights Security Deposits English · oag.ca.gov
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| Query / type | Search | Intent | Query class | Routing format | Cluster | Freq ↓ | Weight |
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California Civil Code 1950.5 security deposit normal wear and tear 21 days itemized statement 2026 official OBSERVED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | — | — | — | — | 1x of 1 | |
California courts security deposit normal wear and tear landlord deductions baseboards official California OBSERVED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | — | — | — | — | 1x of 1 |