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FAQ: What Can I Deduct From a Security Deposit in California?
Four deductions are allowed and no others. What normal wear and tear covers, why paint and carpet prorate, and the photo rule that can wipe out a legitimate charge.
Read MoreFAQ: Can I Charge a Pet Deposit in California?
Yes, but a pet deposit is not extra money. It counts against the same one-month cap AB 12 puts on your security deposit, along with key deposits and last month’s rent.
Read MoreFAQ: What Happens If I Don’t Return a Security Deposit on Time in California?
Blow the 21-day deadline and you can lose every deduction, even legitimate ones. Bad faith can cost twice the deposit. Plus the AB 2801 photo rules that carry the same penalty.
Read MoreFAQ: How Long Do I Have to Return a Security Deposit in California?
You have 21 calendar days from move-out to refund the deposit or itemize what you kept. What the statement must contain, why photos are mandatory, and the new 2026 refund rule.
Read MoreInland Empire Rents Buck National Cooling Trend, New Mid-Year 2026 Report Shows
National rents fell for the first time since the pandemic boom, yet most Inland Empire cities kept climbing. Here’s the mid-2026 city-by-city data and what it signals for owners.
Read MoreHow To Quickly Find a Great Renter in Riverside, CA
The three phases of leasing a Riverside rental, and why pricing right in the first two weeks does more for your bottom line than anything else.
Read MoreHigher Rent Cap Limit in 2026 — AB 1482 Changes for Riverside, San Bernardino & Statewide CA
California’s AB 1482 rent cap rises August 1, 2026. Here’s the new ceiling for Riverside and San Bernardino counties, and why the cap may not be your real limit.
Read MoreShould You Hire a Property Manager for Your California Rental Home or Manage It Yourself?
Ten honest questions to work through before deciding whether to hire a property manager or run your California rental yourself — including when self-managing is the right call.
Read More2026 California Rental Property Laws: Summary and Your Action Plan
Every new California rental law taking effect in 2026, in one place: appliances, handyman limits, eviction protections, disaster duties, plus an owner action plan.
Read MoreDisaster Preparedness and Tenant Protections for Inland Empire Rental Property Owners: Laws and Practical Steps
What California’s disaster protection laws require of rental owners after a wildfire or emergency, and the practical steps to take before one happens.
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