California Security Deposit Itemization Letter

Return a California security deposit the right way: an itemized deduction statement plus the California notices that go with it, with the deadline (21 days after the tenant vacates) and rules printed on a one-page guide with citations.

WHAT YOU GET

- Fillable PDF in US Letter and A4 (5 pages). Type into it in Adobe Acrobat Reader (free) or most PDF apps, then print or save

- Editable Word (.docx) in US Letter and A4. Change the wording or add your logo. Also opens in Google Docs and Pages

WHAT'S INSIDE

- Form CA-D1 Notice of Right to Request an Initial Inspection, with the required abandoned property statement and the electronic refund notice

- Form CA-D2 Initial Inspection: Proposed Deductions, with the text of 1950.5(b)(1) to (4) as the law requires

- Form CA-D3 Itemized Statement of Deposit Disposition: columns for invoices, hours x rate and photos, good faith estimate box, refund calculated automatically

- Form CA-D4 Proof of Delivery (including the multiple adult tenants rule)

- California Deposit Rules at a Glance: 21 days, deposit caps, photos, documents and the $125 exception, refund methods, and penalties

HOW IT WORKS

1. Inspect, take dated photos and gather receipts or quotes.

2. List each deduction with its basis. The total, refund and any balance owed calculate automatically.

3. Send it by the method California law requires before the deadline, and fill in the proof of delivery record.

LAW CHECKED

- Checked on October 18, 2026 against California Civil Code Section 1950.5, including the AB 414 changes effective January 1, 2026 on the official state legislature website

PLEASE NOTE

- Local ordinances can add rules (for example interest or receipts). The guide page lists the main ones to check.

- Digital download. No physical item will be shipped.

- Automatic totals work in Adobe Acrobat Reader (free) and most desktop PDF apps. Some apps (for example Apple Preview and some phone apps) do not run form calculations; type the totals yourself there or use the Word file.

- This is a template and general information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can add requirements. Check the current law and your lease, or talk to a local attorney.

- Designed by our shop with the help of AI tools, then reviewed and tested by us.

- For your own rentals or business only. Please do not resell or share the files.