What should I do if I did not receive an itemized statement?
Use this checklist when money was withheld and you did not receive an itemized statement. Start with your dates and records, then compare them with the current California source.
California: No itemized deduction statement
Use this checklist when money was withheld and you did not receive an itemized statement.
Reviewed: 2026-08-11
How sources are checked →Deadline context
21 days
Statute
Cal. Civ. Code § 1950.5
Review checklist
- Check whether the current state rule requires an itemized statement for these facts.
- Consider requesting deductions and supporting records in writing.
- Capture landlord response or non-response timeline.
- Compare the response with the linked official source and any stated exceptions.
Frequently asked questions
Questions to check against your California records and the current 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.