Landlord kept your deposit? California gives them 21 days.
Otrev prepares the demand letter that gets security deposits back: it cites Civil Code §1950.5, states the exact amount you are owed, and is ready within 24 hours. You sign it and send it. Most landlords pay after the letter.
¿El casero se quedó con tu depósito? Preparamos la carta de reclamo en inglés o español. Escríbenos por WhatsApp.
Chat on WhatsAppHow it works
- Send a photo of your move-out statement (or tell us the landlord sent nothing) in WhatsApp.
- Get a free read in about a minute: what is contestable, and how much is at stake, including statutory damages of up to 2× the deposit when the 21-day deadline was missed.
- Order the letter. We prepare it within 24 hours with your numbers and evidence list. You print, sign and mail it yourself, by certified mail with return receipt.
Pricing
$79Demand letter citing Civil Code §1950.5, with amount calculation and evidence checklist. Ready in 24 hours.
$149Demand letter plus the complete small claims packet: completed SC-100, evidence index, step-by-step filing and service guide.
Flat fees, paid once, by card through Stripe. No percentage of your deposit.
Otrev is a document preparation service, not a law firm. We do not give legal advice and no attorney-client relationship is formed. You decide what to send and you send it yourself. Small claims in California is designed to be used without a lawyer.
Contact
WhatsApp: number published when the service opens
Email: support@otrev.com
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