Security Deposits & Eviction Basics

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Deposit caps, holding rules & return deadlines are STATE law — itemized deductions required
Normal wear & tear is NOT deductible; damage is
Eviction = 'actual eviction' via court (unlawful detainer) — never self-help (no lock-outs/utility cuts)
Constructive eviction: uninhabitable premises let the TENANT terminate
Retaliatory eviction (after complaints) is illegal

Is Security Deposits & Eviction Basics on the real estate exam?

Yes. Leasing & Property Management is a scored domain on the real estate licensing exam, and this topic appears in the national portion.

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