Statutes or Ordinances Designed to Prevent Abuse of Security Deposits

question 16

Multiple Choice

Statutes or ordinances designed to prevent abuse of security deposits by landlords:

• A) prevent withholding security deposits for nonpayment of rent.
• B) require that the security deposits be refundable.
• C) allow landlords to withhold security deposits when the property is damaged by ordinary wear and tear.
• D) prohibit landlords from taking advance payments of rents from tenants.

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