https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/guide-security-deposits-california <- - -
"Returning security deposits
After a tenant moves out, a landlord has 21 days to either
Return all of the security deposit
Return the security deposit minus any deductions along with an itemized statement.
The itemized statement must list what was deducted and why.
If the deductions are for more than $125.00, the landlord must attach a copy of any invoices or receipts with the itemized statement.
If the landlord or their employee did the work themselves, they must include a description of the work, how long it took, and the hourly rate they charged. Any rates must be reasonable." [Civ. Code, § 1950.5.]
repairs cost 가 security deposit 금액을 초과하는 경우 ?
"Demand letter to tenant for the damages" (balance due) 를 적절히 작성하여 . . .
(E-mail 또는 certified mail 로 전달)
미국변호사협회(American Bar Association)와 주립변호사협회(State Bar Association)를 통해
무료 또는 저렴한 수수료의 변호사를 찾아, 또는 법률서류 작성대행인의 도움을 받아
배상청구를 하는 방법이 있으며 . . .
https://www.calbar.ca.gov/Public/Need-Legal-Help/Free-Legal-Help