California Rental Law, Pet Deposit
When we moved into our current residenty, we paid the landlord a $500 pet deposit. Since we moved in, we have had two pets (one at a time). Between the death of the first pet and the acquisition of the second, we did not request a refund (knowing that we would get another pet). We recently had to have our second pet euthanized. We have made it clear that have no intention to get another pet.
The landlord has inspected our apartment and found no damage, least of all any caused by our pet, but he says he is not obligated to return the pet deposit until we move. He has returned $150 of the $500 "because we are good tenants."
How soon can we get the remaining $350? Must he pay interest? Please site the applicable California law.