Huntington Park · Security deposit
How big can the deposit be in Huntington Park?
Small landlords with few properties may ask for 2 months.
“After July 1, 2024, the law limits security deposits to one month’s rent …”
State law applies here too. Where both cover a rental, the stricter city rule usually wins; each rule below says so.
How big can the deposit be?
Max 1 month's rent.
Small landlords with few properties may ask for 2 months.
“After July 1, 2024, the law limits security deposits to one month’s rent …”
Huntington Park Mun. Code § 8-21.6 · hpca.gov · Retrieved Oct 4, 2026
How big can the deposit be?
Max 1 month's rent.
An individual owner (2 rentals, 4 units at most) may ask for 2 months, but not from a service member.
Who it covers
“a landlord shall not demand or receive security, however denominated, in an amount or value in excess of an amount equal to one month’s rent, in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy …”
Cal. Civ. Code § 1950.5 · leginfo.legislature.ca.gov · Retrieved Oct 1, 2026
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