Renters' RightsBuild a record. Know the next step.

Florida + CaliforniaSecurity deposit launch

Start with where. Then work out what comes next.

Rental rules change by place and circumstance. Choose where the home is, understand the official sources, and organize the facts you may need for your next conversation or written request.

FL
Rental is inFlorida
CA
Rental is inCalifornia
Session-only workspaceOfficial sources shownNo account required

Rental record / Location first

One address can activate several layers of law.

  1. Federal
    United StatesProtections that may apply across states
  2. State
    CaliforniaDeposit rules and statewide procedures
  3. Local
    City or countyAdditional rules may apply to some rentals
Source statusPrimary law attached · Checked July 30, 2026

Place is part of the question, not just a page label.

A careful path

Useful information starts with facts you recognize.

Confirm

What happened?

Only facts you confirm can shape a review date or written request.

Match

Which rules apply?

Your state and situation determine which primary sources to review.

Prepare

What comes next?

Leave with an evidence list, sourced information, and an editable draft.

One issue, different questions

Security deposits are our first two-state guide.

Florida and California do not use the same rules, notices, or supporting documents. Each guide keeps its own official sources and asks only for facts relevant to that state.

Compare the state guides
FLFlorida security depositsDeposit handling, claim notice, objection, and recordsCACalifornia security depositsDeposit limits, inspection, deductions, and documentation

Private by default

Build the record in your browser.

This first release does not require an account. Information entered in the workspace stays in the current browser session and is not presented as legal advice.

Open the workspace