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The term non-refundable deposit or deposit should not be used for any fees or costs charged to the tenant that the tenant will not be refunded.If these fees are charged upfront they cannot be charged again at move out.

You will generally have three calendar months from the date you vacate the property or from the date the deposit is unprotected, whichever is sooner, in which to raise a dispute. Please note that this is three months less one day.

You can use your scheme's 'alternative dispute resolution' (ADR) service to help you get your deposit back. You should use the ADR service if you can - it's free and easy to make a claim. You'll usually have to make your claim within 3 months of moving out of the property.

From 1 June 2019, when the Tenant Fees Act comes into effect, it's illegal for a letting agent to charge you fees when you rent a new property, or renew your tenancy. As part of the new legislation, deposits are also capped, reducing the amount that renters need to pay up front.

The landlord is entitled to deduct from the rental deposit any expenses incurred repairing any damage to the property which occurred during the tenancy. The remainder of the money must then be refunded to the tenant no later than 14 days after the restoration of the property as dictated by the Act.

No, nonrefundable deposits are illegal. What Can A Landlord Deduct? Unpaid Rent, Damage in Excess of Normal Wear and Tear, and Cleaning Costs to Return the Unit Back to a Move-In Ready Condition.

You can use your scheme's 'alternative dispute resolution' (ADR) service to help you get your deposit back. You should use the ADR service if you can - it's free and easy to make a claim. You'll usually have to make your claim within 3 months of moving out of the property.

If negotiating with your landlord doesn't work, you can then write a demand letter asking for the return of the deposit. It should include the main facts, your legal rights, what you want, and your intent to sue in small claims court if necessary.

The landlord must return your security deposit within 21 days after you move-out. Your landlord must include an itemized list of any deductions taken from your deposit. The following table highlights the main provisions of California's Security Deposit Law.No, nonrefundable deposits are illegal.