Regarding Security Deposits, Which of the Following Is False

question 14

Multiple Choice

Regarding security deposits, which of the following is false?

• A) A security deposit is typically in the amount of one month's rent.
• B) At the expiration of a lease, the landlord is required to return to the tenant the security deposit minus any costs for damages caused by the tenant.
• C) At the expiration of a lease, if a landlord retains any portion of the security deposit, the landlord must provide the tenant with a list of the damages.
• D) Federal law determines the amount of time that the landlord has to return the security deposit to the tenant.
• E) If the landlord exceeds the deadline in which to return the security deposit, the tenant can recover the deposit, plus attorney fees.

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Definitions:

Conditioned Stimulus

A previously neutral stimulus that, after becoming associated with the unconditioned stimulus, eventually comes to trigger a conditioned response.

Reinforcer Stimulus

A stimulus that increases the likelihood of a behavior by providing a rewarding outcome.

Unconditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without prior conditioning or learning.

Loud Noise

A sound that is strong and high in volume, which can potentially cause hearing loss or damage after prolonged exposure.