Property Management

A Michigan landlord who fails to return a security deposit within the required time period may be liable for:

AOnly the original deposit amount
BDouble the amount wrongfully withheld, plus court costs✓ Correct
CTriple damages and attorney fees
DThe full first month's rent as penalty

Explanation

Under Michigan's Security Deposit Act, if a landlord wrongfully withholds a security deposit, the tenant may sue for twice the amount wrongfully withheld, plus actual damages, court costs, and attorney fees.

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