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    Aug 19, 2007, 12:05 PM
    Pet Deposit Law for Los Angeles County
    Hi

    I am getting ready to move from my apartment and want to know if I can get a full refund on my pet deposit of $300.00. The cat I owned has not lived with me for the past 4 years and I've never asked for it back. In the agreement it doesn't say that it is non-refundable and the cat hasn't damaged anything. What are my rights in getting this back?

    Thank you,

    Tina Eckhart
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    Aug 19, 2007, 02:02 PM
    San Dimas, California (LA County)
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    Aug 20, 2007, 08:47 PM
    My pet deposit did not say that it was non-refundable. It didn't say anything about a fee. It was like a damage deposit and could be used if the animal were to destroy anything inside the apartment. If everything is in good condition, can I get my deposit back?
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    Aug 20, 2007, 08:56 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by teckhart
    It was like a damage deposit
    Does it call it a damage deposit in the lease? If not what does it call it? I think it probably all comes down to wording. It should state in the lease the terms for refunding deposits.

    Have you looking for the link to your state landlord/tenant laws in the first post in this forum?

    Karla in TX
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    Aug 21, 2007, 05:31 AM
    Hello teck:

    The landlord can't make money off deposits. They're there to protect his property, not cash flow. Therefore, he cannot keep your deposit without damages and repairs having been made.

    excon
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    Aug 21, 2007, 07:33 PM
    Thanks for responding. My contract clearly states that it is a pet deposit, not a one time fee and thought I'd ask since I think they may not want to give it back. I do have my receipt as well.
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    Mar 28, 2009, 11:52 AM
    As a landlord how much deposit can I charge for two pets, and what if I discover that the
    Tenant has a third pet, can I charge additional for the 3rd pet.
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