[quote=Effective Demand][quote=WestCoastNole]NOTE – The property has been rented out already ( we have been keeping tabs – the moving truck showed up on August 10th ) . . .[/quote]

Well that certainly limits your downside.[/quote]

No shit.

Ask for the money (in writing).

Refer him to this site:
http://www.dca.ca.gov/publications/landlordbook/index.shtml

Then go spend some time with the small claims division at the courthouse on Clairemont Mesa Blvd.

The legal advice desk is very helpful and they actually seem to enjoy their job.