Property Management

In Iowa, a landlord who wrongfully withholds a security deposit may be liable to the tenant for:

AThe amount of the deposit only
BDouble the amount wrongfully withheld plus attorney fees✓ Correct
CTriple the amount wrongfully withheld
DA $500 flat fine

Explanation

Iowa Code provides that a landlord who wrongfully withholds a security deposit may be liable for double the amount wrongfully withheld plus court costs and reasonable attorney fees.

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