That info is on this website:http://www.dca.ca.gov/publications/landlordbook/se...You can use the deposit for any rent owed and any damage. 

@Eric DeVito, I am not a tax guy, per se, so please recognize that.  

In CA you can only deduct for rent, damage, cleaning or personal property (like keys or furniture):http://www.dca.ca.gov/publications/landlordbook/se...You also can't have a separate deposit for utilities. 

Besides, I don't think he's her boyfriend per se as much as a casual visitor who visits every so often LOL.

Here are the CA laws regarding security deposits:http://www.dca.ca.gov/publications/landlordbook/se...It includes info on what's considered wear and tear vs. damages, too.I highly recommend you get this book. 

@Alexander Felice - While not a "protected class" per se, people do have a right to keep and bear arms under the 2nd amendment, particularly in their domicile, and I would caution against infringing on a tenant's constitutional rights.

My TOTAL objection is, HUD messes with my contract and property management, not individuals per se. 

If you can't find a "mentor" per se, definitely find a few people in the industry to shadow, at the minimum.  

Etc.For your info, here's a California Dept of Consumer Affairs website that covers security deposit info, and what's considered damage vs. normal wear and tear:http://www.dca.ca.gov/publications/landlordbook/se...

Well I put 6k down last year for my wife's anniversary present. 2014 Toyota Camry SE loaded.Payment isn't much only the high 200's monthly after down payment.Had old cars paid off for years and years.