My question involves landlord-tenant law in the State of: California
My current lease expired after 1yr on 31Jan09. When I originally moved in Jan 2008, I gave landlord 1/2 mo. last month rent, security deposit and pet deposit.
Month-to-month for Feb 2009. My landlord sent me another 1yr lease eff Mar2009 and increased the rent by $100.
Back in Nov2008, the property was set for a foreclosure auction 11/12/08. My landlord allowed me to use the 1/2 mos last month rent as she had some problems providing proof that she would be legal owner after date of sale. Landlord is working out loan modification with lender. So landlord is in possession of security and pet deposit = $2150.00
Landlord is asking for a new last month deposit - Does landlord have any right to ask me for any more deposit money? What can I do from not paying any more money?

