Which of the Following Is an Accurate Statement of a General

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an accurate statement of a general rule regarding security deposits obtained by landlords from tenants under residential property leases?

• A)If the landlord intends to retain part,but not all,of the tenant's security deposit,the landlord complies with applicable legal requirements if he verbally notifies the tenant of that intent.
• B)The landlord is not entitled to use any part of the security deposit to cover the cost of remedying ordinary wear and tear that occurred during the tenant's occupation of the property.
• C)The landlord must always place the security deposit in an interest-bearing account.
• D)As a general rule,security deposits are generally nonrefundable unless the tenant makes a convincing written showing of why part or all of the security deposit should be refunded to him or her.

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