Property Management
After a tenant vacates, a California landlord must return the security deposit within:
A14 days
B21 days✓ Correct
C30 days
D60 days
Explanation
California law requires landlords to return the security deposit (or provide an itemized written statement of deductions with receipts) within 21 calendar days after the tenant vacates the property.
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