California Security Deposit Interest Rules
California does not require deposit interest statewide, but San Francisco, Berkeley, LA, and other cities do under local ordinances. Free calculator.
California does not require landlords to pay interest on security deposits statewide. However, San Francisco, Berkeley, Los Angeles, West Hollywood, and several other rent-controlled cities require interest under local ordinances. Always check the local rule in addition to state law before deciding whether to pay interest on a California deposit.
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California Deposit Details
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California interest owed (state-level)
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State requirementNo (statewide)
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What this means in California
Check whether your city has local interest rules in addition to state law.
California Rules
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Track local-ordinance deposit rules automatically.
Shuk supports state and local deposit interest rules so you stay compliant.
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