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I own a rental in California and use a month-to-month rental agreement. My new tenants have violated the terms of our agreement by smoking in the garage. In addition to telling them to stop, can I also require them to immediately increase their security deposit by an additional $300? This increase would still be less than twice the rent.

Cheryl C, CA on Tuesday, February 27, 2018

RE: Increasing security deposit for lease violation

Just increase the rent $25/$50 dollars a month that is money you can keep and don't have to worry about showing damages.

Posted by Scott H, VA on Wednesday, February 28, 2018

RE: Increasing security deposit for lease violation

Excellent idea, Scott. Thank you.

Posted by Cheryl C, CA on Wednesday, February 28, 2018

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