California Civil Code 1950.5 caps Twain Harte residential security deposits at two months' rent for unfurnished units or three months for furnished, with strict 21-day return and itemization rules after move-out.
Tuolumne County has no local deposit ordinance, so state law controls. AB 12 reduced the cap to one month's rent for most landlords starting July 2024, with a two-month allowance for small landlords who own no more than two properties with up to four total units, common in Twain Harte. After tenancy ends, landlords must return the deposit or itemized statement within 21 calendar days; charges over $125 require receipts. Wear and tear cannot be deducted. Bad-faith retention exposes landlords to twice the wrongfully withheld amount.
Bad-faith retention or missed 21-day deadlines lead to small-claims judgments for the deposit, statutory penalty up to two times the amount, and tenant attorney fees.
Twain Harte, CA
Twain Harte has no local just-cause ordinance. State AB 1482 just-cause protections apply to covered units after twelve months of tenancy, including most mul...
Twain Harte, CA
Every Twain Harte residential lease must include the AB 1482 disclosure stating whether the unit is exempt or covered. Missing or wrong disclosure forfeits t...
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