California: Missing receipts or invoices

Check listed deductions when the landlord did not provide receipts, invoices, estimates, or labor details for the charges.

Reviewed: 2026-08-11

How sources are checked →

Deadline context

21 days

Statute

Cal. Civ. Code § 1950.5

Review checklist

Compare each deduction line to the proof actually provided.
Check current state rules for receipts, invoices, estimates, thresholds, and follow-up timing.
Request missing backup in writing and preserve the response timeline.
Record which amounts remain unsupported without deciding their legal validity.

Frequently asked questions

Questions to check against your California records and the current source.

What should I do if the landlord did not provide receipts or invoices?

Check listed deductions when the landlord did not provide receipts, invoices, estimates, or labor details for the charges. Start with your dates and records, then compare them with the current California source.

What is the California deadline for deposit return?

21 calendar days after tenant vacates premises (21 days).

Take the next step

Use the checklist above to organize your dates and records, then choose the action that fits what you found.

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