Property Management
A Massachusetts landlord who fails to provide a written statement of the condition of the premises before accepting a security deposit may:
AStill retain the deposit for any damages
BBe required to return the entire deposit regardless of actual damages✓ Correct
CMake deductions up to the cost of normal wear and tear
DApply the deposit toward the last month's rent automatically
Explanation
Massachusetts Chapter 186 §15B requires landlords to provide a written condition statement before collecting a security deposit. Failure to do so means the landlord loses the right to retain any part of the deposit and must return it in full.
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