§ 16620 Excess Security Deposit Release

• •If you give extra money as a deposit (more than needed), you can get the extra part back.
• •You need to ask in writing to get the extra money back.
• •The person in charge (Treasurer) must agree to give it back.

You rent an apartment and pay a $2,000 deposit, but the landlord only needs $1,500.

You can ask the landlord in writing to give back the extra $500. If they agree, they must return it to you.