What are the precise statutory deadlines for returning a security deposit in California, and does it accrue interest if delayed?
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California Civil Code 1950.5 21 calendar days security deposit itemized statement 14 days interest delayed return statuteGoogle ↗
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California Civil Code 1950.5 21 calendar days security deposit itemized statement 14 days interest delayed return statute Google ↗
- California Civil Code § 1950.5 (2025) :: 2025 California Code :: U.S. Codes and Statutes :: U.S. Law :: Justia · law.justia.com
- Guide to security deposits in California | California Courts · selfhelp.courts.ca.gov
- Security Deposits · saclaw.org
- Publications and Reports · dre.ca.gov
- Publications and Reports · dre.ca.gov
- California Civil Code § 1950.5 · leginfo.legislature.ca.gov