Does anyone actually get their security deposit back?

Before you move in In California, your landlord can charge the equivalent of up to two months’ rent as a security deposit on an unfurnished unit. Your landlord cannot say the deposit is nonrefundable — you are entitled by law to get it back unless your landlord goes through certain steps to keep all or part of it.

Can rent deposit be refunded?

A security deposit is an amount given to the landlord to guarantee that you will fulfill the terms of the rental agreement and that you will leave the unit in good condition. The landlord will typically require you to pay this amount in addition to your first month’s rent. Security deposits may not be refundable.

Do landlords have to take a deposit?

The short answer is no, you don’t have to take deposits. A deposit is there, available at the end of the tenancy, a fund of money for repair work and replacement of broken and missing items. So my view is that taking a deposit is a good idea. And I would also advise that it be taken before the tenant moves in.

Can I get my holding deposit back if I change my mind?

If you take a holding deposit and then do not take the property off the market or decide to rent it to someone else following acceptable checks, the holding deposit should be returned to the prospective tenant in full.

Can a landlord pull out after holding deposit?

If you pull out, the landlord/agent can claim the holding deposit as forfeit. It goes to the landlord or agent to cover them against any loss of time and money. There is a chance they will refund the tenant some or all of the deposit, but they may be entitled to keep it.

What happens if landlord does not take deposit?

If your landlord or agent hasn’t protected your deposit and provided the required information within 14 days, then you can apply to the county court for an order that the landlord or agent should pay the deposit back to you, or protect it in one of the tenancy deposit protection schemes.

How do I ask for deposit back?

Your demand letter should:

1. Concisely review the main facts and lay out the reasons your landlord owes you money.
2. Include copies of relevant letters and agreements, such as your notice to move out.
3. Ask for exactly what you want, such as the full amount of your deposit within ten days.
4. Cite state security deposit law.