Laws
Deadline: A must return a security deposit to a tenant who has legally vacated a rental property within 45 days.[1]
Deductions: The landlord may retain a portion of the deposit for repairs made or cleaning services rendered, but only if they furnish the tenant with an itemized list of costs of said repairs and services within 30 days after the tenant has vacated the premises or within 30 days of the date the tenant’s right of possession ends.[1]
Penalties: Withholding a security deposit after a demand letter has been sent could result in the landlord being liable for twice the amount of the security deposit, plus court and attorney fees.[2]
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