Can I legally deduct the cost of patching drywall from a tenant security deposit or will I lose in small claims court over normal wear and tear?
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Can I legally deduct the cost of patching drywall from a tenant security deposit or will I lose in small claims court over normal wear and tear?
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California Civil Code 1950.5 security deposit drywall holes ordinary wear and tear itemized statement 2026 Google ↗
California courts landlord security deposit normal wear and tear drywall holes small claims Google ↗
- California Tenants - A Guide to Residential Tenants' and Landlords' Rights and Responsibilities · dre.ca.gov
- 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
- California Code, Civil Code - CIV § 1950.5 · codes.findlaw.com
- Common issues in small claims | California Courts · sucorte.ca.gov
- Guide to security deposits in California | California Courts · selfhelp.courts.ca.gov
Queries
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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 drywall holes ordinary wear and tear itemized statement 2026 OBSERVED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | — | — | — | — | 1x of 1 | |
California courts landlord security deposit normal wear and tear drywall holes small claims OBSERVED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | — | — | — | — | 1x of 1 |