Unthought_Known
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What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California
A landlord sends a letter to his former tenant with Security Deposit deductions. In the letter he mentions some damage, and states that there is no deduction because he will not be replacing/fixing the item (it's more of cosmetic damage and not functional damage). Can he change his mind in the future, then come after the former tenant for damages, or does he give up his ability to charge for it after 21 days? If he can change his mind, when does the statute of limitations end? (I assume he can't come back 5 years down the road, for instance).
From what I know, he can deduct for items past 21 days if the damage wasn't clear that fast. But I can't find anything that mentions whether they can deduct after 21 days for items that are listed in the original statement, but not originally deducted.
A landlord sends a letter to his former tenant with Security Deposit deductions. In the letter he mentions some damage, and states that there is no deduction because he will not be replacing/fixing the item (it's more of cosmetic damage and not functional damage). Can he change his mind in the future, then come after the former tenant for damages, or does he give up his ability to charge for it after 21 days? If he can change his mind, when does the statute of limitations end? (I assume he can't come back 5 years down the road, for instance).
From what I know, he can deduct for items past 21 days if the damage wasn't clear that fast. But I can't find anything that mentions whether they can deduct after 21 days for items that are listed in the original statement, but not originally deducted.