How many days legally does a landlord in California have to return my security deposit after I hand over the keys?
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How many days legally does a landlord in California have to return my security deposit after I hand over the keys?
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California Civil Code 1950.5 21 days security deposit return official legislatureGoogle ↗
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California Civil Code 1950.5 21 days security deposit return official legislature Google ↗
- Guide to security deposits in California | California Courts · selfhelp.courts.ca.gov
- California Civil Code § 1950.5 (2025) :: 2025 California Code :: U.S. Codes and Statutes :: U.S. Law :: Justia · law.justia.com
- Know Your Rights Security Deposits English · oag.ca.gov