California laws are strict when it comes to landlords refunding security deposits to tenants. California Civil Code 1950.5 addresses the amount of deposit a landlord can charge, the instances a landlord can use funds from it, and deadlines on when to refund it to a tenant. It also outlines the steps a tenant can take if the landlord refuses to refund a security deposit. Learn your rights as a tenant in California when it comes to getting your apartment deposit back.