Justakidsmom
Junior Member
California
I had a married couple as tenants. The wife calls me and tells me her husband has moved out and she was giving her 30 day notice to move (this was on the 15th). On the 1st of the next month, she asked if she could use some of the security deposit for the last (15)days of rent. I was totally fine with this as I was quite aware of the good condition of the home. The tenant moves out and I owe half of the security deposit back (1/2 of it used for the rent) and she tells me where to send it. I told her that I didn't get the key back from her husband, she said she would tell him to call me. He didn't, so I called him, said he'd get the key to me, (and he did in a couple of days), but said he wanted all of the deposit back.
He says I should have asked him permission to use some of the security deposit for rent payment. I thought CA tenant laws allowed me to use the security deposit for part of the rent if the renter requested it (the wife requested and I agreed.). I owe them some security deposit but where do I send it, they both want it?. Can he sue me for the entire security deposit?
I'd appreciate comments from those who are familiar with CA laws, thank you.What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
I had a married couple as tenants. The wife calls me and tells me her husband has moved out and she was giving her 30 day notice to move (this was on the 15th). On the 1st of the next month, she asked if she could use some of the security deposit for the last (15)days of rent. I was totally fine with this as I was quite aware of the good condition of the home. The tenant moves out and I owe half of the security deposit back (1/2 of it used for the rent) and she tells me where to send it. I told her that I didn't get the key back from her husband, she said she would tell him to call me. He didn't, so I called him, said he'd get the key to me, (and he did in a couple of days), but said he wanted all of the deposit back.
He says I should have asked him permission to use some of the security deposit for rent payment. I thought CA tenant laws allowed me to use the security deposit for part of the rent if the renter requested it (the wife requested and I agreed.). I owe them some security deposit but where do I send it, they both want it?. Can he sue me for the entire security deposit?
I'd appreciate comments from those who are familiar with CA laws, thank you.What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?