Cal. Civ. Code § 43-32-6.1
Maximum security deposit for residential premises--Larger deposit by mutual agreement.
Operative Text
Cal. Civ. Code § 43-32-6.1
Any deposit of money, the function of which is to secure the performance of a residential rental agreement or any part of such an agreement, shall be deemed to be a security deposit. A lessor of residential premises may not demand or receive a security deposit, however denominated, in an amount or value in excess of one month's rent except that a larger deposit may be agreed upon between the lessor and the lessee where special conditions pose a danger to maintenance of the premises.
Source: Legislative text reproduced verbatim
Effective Timeline
Click on timeline segments to view historical versions.
References Out
No outbound references recorded yet for this provision.
References In
No inbound references recorded yet for this provision.
Related Rules
§ 244.280
Tenant to be given copy of lease
§ 151.35
SEVERABILITY
§ 165.12
SEVERABILITY