Property Management
Under the Kansas Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, a landlord who wrongfully retains a security deposit is liable for:
AOnly the deposit amount
BThe deposit amount plus damages up to 1.5 times the wrongfully withheld amount, plus attorney's fees✓ Correct
CCriminal charges only
DNo penalty if they return it within 6 months
Explanation
Kansas law imposes penalties on landlords who wrongfully retain security deposits — the landlord may be liable for the deposit amount plus damages up to 1.5 times the wrongfully withheld portion, plus attorney's fees.
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