How Much Can I Charge for a Security Deposit? Property Management San Rafael

by Darcy Barrow | Aug 30, 2016 | Property Management Education, Security Deposits

Landlords who aren’t sure how much they can charge for a security deposit can easily find the answer within California state law. The maximum you can take for a security deposit is the equivalent of two months’ rent for an unfurnished property. However, if you have a furnished property, you can take as much as three months of rent as a deposit. There are a few other things to consider when you’re collecting that deposit.