Property Management
In NC, a landlord who wrongfully withholds a tenant's security deposit after the tenancy ends may be liable for:
AA $100 fine to the state
BDouble the amount wrongfully withheld plus attorney's fees✓ Correct
CThe exact amount withheld only
DTriple damages plus criminal charges
Explanation
Under the NC Tenant Security Deposit Act, a landlord who wrongfully withholds a security deposit may be required to pay double the amount wrongfully withheld as a penalty.
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