Landlords hold billions of dollars in security deposits. Deposit theft is one of the most common grievances for California’s 15 million renters. Improper withholding has become so common that many tenants have given up on ever seeing this money again. SB 603 (Leno) changes that. Soon to go to a floor vote in the CA Senate!
Take Action!We don’t think the current law goes far enough to protect renters’ security deposits. But you do have rights. Here are some tips for protecting your deposit under current law...
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Has a California landlord unfairly withheld some or all of your deposit? Your voice needs to be heard...
Security deposit theft has become so common that most tenants pay their deposit and never expect to see the money again. It's time for a change...
It's Your Money Coalition
c/o Tenants Together
415.495.8100
info@tenantstogether.org
Questions on your basic rights?
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888.495.8020
The It's Your Money Coalition is a group of tenants, advocates, and organizations that believe it's time to bring a greater sense of fairness to the business of tenant security deposits.
Organizations throughout California have joined.