Deduction Validity Checker

Understanding Depreciation

Landlords cannot charge you full replacement cost for items that have already been used. California law requires applying depreciation based on the item's useful life:

Example: If carpet was 7 years old when you moved in and you lived there for 2 years, the carpet is now 9 years into its 10-year life. The landlord can only charge you for 10% of replacement cost.