CA Security Deposit Calculator

California · Residential rentals

California Security Deposit Calculator

Find the standard deposit return calendar marker and reconcile the deposit against the refund and itemized deductions.

Legal review preview

When this applies For a California residential tenancy after move-out. The tool gives the ordinary 21-day calendar marker. The applicable service, itemization, repair-estimate, and timing rules can affect a particular case.

Enter your figures

Start with your own figures or load the example.

Calculator inputs

Enter the date possession was returned to the landlord.

Use the security deposit amount paid. Amount in U.S. dollars.

Enter the total deductions claimed, or 0. Amount in U.S. dollars.

Enter the amount returned, or 0. Amount in U.S. dollars.

Worked example

See how it works

A $2,000 deposit, a $1,200 refund, and $500 in entered deductions leave a $300 difference to reconcile.

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Method & sources

Add 21 calendar days to the entered move-out date. Subtract the refunds and entered deductions from the original deposit to show the arithmetic difference. The calculation leaves the validity of each deduction for separate review.

What if I disagree with a deduction?

Review the itemization and documentation. You can compare the amount withheld and the balance after entered deductions without assuming the deductions are allowable.

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