Which of the Following Is True Regarding a Security Deposit

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding a security deposit on an apartment lease?​

• A)Refund of any unused security deposit must be within a reasonable time usually two weeks or a month.
• B)The landlord has no duty to itemize and explain charges against the security deposit as long as they are made in good faith.
• C)Only half the security deposit of an amount of $1,000 can be used to repair damages caused to the tenancy.
• D)If damages to an apartment exceed the amount of the security deposit the tenant is not liable for the additional damages.

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