Property Management (alternative)
Under Maryland law, a landlord who willfully fails to return a security deposit or provide an itemized statement may be liable for:
AOnly the deposit amount
BThe deposit plus damages up to three times the withheld amount plus attorney's fees✓ Correct
CA $500 MREC fine only
DCriminal charges only
Explanation
Maryland law provides strong tenant protections: a landlord who wrongfully withholds a security deposit may be liable for the deposit plus damages of up to three times the wrongfully withheld amount plus attorney's fees.
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