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Move-Out Packet

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California deposit deadline calculator

In California, the itemized statement and any remaining deposit are due no later than 21 calendar days after the tenant moves out. Enter the move-out date to see your last day.

Good to know

  • Weekends and holidays count. Day 21 is 21 calendar days after the move-out date.
  • If you deduct for repairs or cleaning, the photos from before and after the work go with the statement.
  • You can send the photos by mail, email, flash drive, or a link where the tenant can view them online.
  • The statement goes by personal delivery or first-class mail, or by email if you and the tenant agreed to that.

Summary only, not legal advice. Read the law: California Civil Code §1950.5.

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When is your 21-day deadline?

What the law says goes to the tenant by that day

  • An itemized statement of the deposit and any deductions
  • Any remaining deposit
  • If you deduct for repairs or cleaning: photos from before and after the work
  • If repair and cleaning deductions are over $125: copies of receipts or invoices, or for work you did yourself, a description of the work, the time spent and your hourly rate

This counts 21 calendar days, including weekends and holidays. It is a date calculator and checklist, not legal advice. Some exceptions apply; read the law.