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    Default Refund of Security Deposit

    My question involves a security deposit in the State of: California

    I paid a security deposit of $2200 (2 months rent) when I moved into my apartment. I was desperate to find a place so I signed a lease that included a "short-term additional rent" clause. Basically, if I don't stay 15 months, which I'm not going to, I have to pay $1100 in "additional rent for my period of occupancy."

    Can my landlord legally enforce this clause and withhold $1100 from my security deposit?

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    Default Re: Refund of Security Deposit

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    My question involves a security deposit in the State of: California

    I paid a security deposit of $2200 (2 months rent) when I moved into my apartment. I was desperate to find a place so I signed a lease that included a "short-term additional rent" clause. Basically, if I don't stay 15 months, which I'm not going to, I have to pay $1100 in "additional rent for my period of occupancy."

    Can my landlord legally enforce this clause and withhold $1100 from my security deposit?
    Yes, you have an agreement that you will pay an additional $1100 if you do not stay for 15 months.

    Most leases require one month security, they took an extra month to be sure you would stay the 15 months.

    You either need to stay the entire 15 months or give up half of your security.

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