My question involves a security deposit in the State of: California
I warned my tenants several times about the unusual high consumption of electricity (300% higher than previous tenant) resulting in high utility bills (utilities included in rent). Upon moving out they informed me that they each had space heaters in each room (4 bedroom condo) even though the condo has central heat. I deducted the dollar amount above average from their deposit upon move-out. They are threatening to sue me. Was I correct in deducting unreasonable electric charges?

