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Matter details

Start with the facts you can verify.

Only checked facts can drive a rule result or appear in your draft. Changing an answer removes its confirmation.

Where was the rental?
Add names and addresses when preparing your letter

You can review the deposit rules first. These details are used to personalize the draft.

Was this property used as your residential dwelling?
Was this a transient or special occupancy?

Examples include a hotel or motel stay, institutional residence, cooperative/proprietary arrangement, or another special occupancy.

Is the rental government-assisted or regulated?

This includes public housing, vouchers, and other federally or government-regulated programs.

Is a court, eviction, bankruptcy, safety, or ownership-transfer issue active?

An eviction, lawsuit, bankruptcy, safety-related termination, or ownership-transfer dispute needs individual review.

Are you a servicemember under California law?
Did the landlord receive your deposit or rent electronically?
Were multiple adult tenants on the rental agreement when it ended?

0 of 19 supported facts confirmed