§6034

1. 
 Notice to landlord of intention to bring suit; presumption on failure to return deposit. 
 If the landlord fails to return the security deposit and provide the itemized statement within the time periods in section 6033 , the tenant shall give notice to the landlord of the tenant's intention to bring a legal action no less than 7 days prior to commencing the action. If the landlord fails to return the entire security deposit within the 7-day period, it is presumed that the landlord is wrongfully retaining the security deposit.