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section 1950.5, et seq., as amended, the security deposit shall not be increased during the tenancy. (C) Notwithstanding Section 10, subdivision (B) where a pet is not a service animal or assistance animal, which includes emotional support animals, and where pets prohibited or limited under the Rental Housing Agreement, a landlord may file a petition for an upward increase of the security deposit if the tenant provides written consent to the security deposit increase in exchange for being allowed to have pet or pets. If an increase in the security deposit is granted, in no event shall the total security deposit exceed the limitations provided in Civil Code Section 1950.5, et seq., as amended. Nothing in this section shall abrogate any rights afforded by Local, State, or Federal law, including but not limited to, the Fair Housing Act and California Fair Employment and Housing Act. (11) Security Deposit as Rent Overcharges. (A) Section 3, subdivision (ii) defines security deposit as Rent. Where a Landlord or Park Owner has demanded, accepted, increased, or retained a security deposit, in violation of this Section, there exists a Rent Increase. A Tenant/Resident/Mobilehome Owner may file a petition for Rent overcharges with the Rent Board. (B) California Civil Code section 1950.5 et seq., as amended, establishes a Landlord's obligation to return a security deposit. Where a Landlord retains a security deposit in violation of California Civil Code section 1950.5 et seq., as amended, such an act shall constitute a Rent overcharge and a Tenant may bring a petition for Rent overcharges pursuant to Sections 13 and 14, with the Rent Board. SECTION 9 INITIAL RENTS FOR NEW TENANCIES (a) Setting of Initial Rents Without Restriction. To the extent required by state law, Landlords may set the initial Rent for new Tenant without regulation by this Chapter. (b) Restrictions on Initial Rent for New Tenancies. To the maximum extent permitted by state law, the initial Rent for new tenancies shall be subject to the restrictions of this Chapter. The Rent Board shall issue rules and regulations to govern the restrictions on the initial Rent for new tenancies where such restrictions are permitted by state law. However, in the case of Mobilehomes, a Park Owner is prohibited from raising Rent upon re -rental or re -lease of a Mobilehome on -site to a Prospective Mobilehome Owner/or current Mobilehome Owner. This includes Mobilehome spaces that are New Construction as defined in Civil Code section 798.7, or as exempted in accordance with Civil Code section 798.45. (c) Rent Increases After Setting an Initial Rent. After the Landlord sets an initial Rent 55