My question involves a security deposit in the State of: California
We gave a security deposit equal to one month's rent. We were going to move-in within 2 weeks but later, it was found out that there were gas leaks found in the unit and it would not pass inspection. So we were unable to move-in on the agreed upon date and have since changed our mind's about the place and this company entirely. They were also unable to install a refrigerator by the move-in date as they had said they would. The landlord's company has said they get to keep the deposit as a holding deposit but we have a receipt that states that it is a "security deposit." There is nothing that says the deposit is non-refundable. I feel that with the gas leaks, the place shouldn't have been on the market in the first place. I don't see how they could state that the deposit should be kept to cover for lost rental time, when there were gas leaks.
Should we get our deposit back?
I am aware of the laws regarding holding deposits, but this as stated on the receipt, is a security deposit.

