Property Management
Which of the following is a legitimate deduction a landlord may make from a tenant's security deposit in California?
ANormal wear and tear
BCost of repainting walls that were the original color
CUnpaid rent✓ Correct
DReplacement of carpet that was already 10 years old
Explanation
California Civil Code §1950.5 allows deductions for unpaid rent, cleaning, and damage beyond normal wear and tear. Normal wear and tear and items at end of useful life cannot be charged to the tenant.
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