Cal. Civ. Code § 1950.5(h)(1) - Landlord must provide itemized statement: California statute explainer
Plain-English explanation of itemized deductions with actionable next steps.
Reviewed: 2026-03-03
Reviewer: ReclaimDeposit legal research team
Deadline context
21 days
Penalty context
2x damages
How to use this statute in your case
- Request a line-by-line statement with clear descriptions.
- Ask for receipts/invoices when required by state rules.
- Flag vague categories like “cleaning” without proof.
Next steps
Turn this citation into an actionable demand and timeline.