Most state landlord-tenant laws require that security deposits be returned to the tenant within a specified period after move-out. If the landlord fails to return the deposit on time without a valid itemized claim, the typical penalty is:
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A
Loss of the right to make any deductions
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B
Double or triple the deposit amount as damages
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C
A flat $500 fine per state statute
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D
Mandatory arbitration with the tenant