LA tenant wins $61,801 after landlords keep $19,500 rental deposit
In a landmark case, Eric Aviles, a tenant in Los Angeles, fought back against his landlords for unlawfully withholding his $19,500 security deposit. The California Court of Appeal ruled in his favor, granting him $61,801.67, encompassing attorney fees and various costs. This ruling underscores the robust tenant protections enshrined in California law, emphasizing that landlords cannot impose…
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