Property Management
California's security deposit law for unfurnished residential units limits the maximum deposit to:
AOne month's rent
BTwo months' rent✓ Correct
CThree months' rent
DFour months' rent
Explanation
For unfurnished residential units, California Civil Code §1950.5 limits the security deposit to a maximum of two months' rent. For furnished units, the maximum is three months' rent. (Note: AB 12 reduced this to one month's rent for most units starting July 2024.)
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