Is there a limit as to how much my landlord can charge for a residential security deposit?
Yes. For an unfurnished residential rental unit, a landlord cannot demand a security deposit in an amount in excess of two months’ rent. See Cal. Civ. Code § 1950.5(c).For a furnished residential rental unit, a landlord cannot demand a security deposit in an amount in excess of three months’ rent. See id.A landlord may require payment of the first month’s rent separate and apart from the security deposit prior to move-in.