Property Management
Under the VRLTA, a landlord who wrongfully withholds a security deposit faces a penalty of:
ANo penalty beyond returning the deposit
BUp to twice the wrongfully withheld amount plus attorney fees✓ Correct
CA $500 fine payable to VREB
DCriminal charges only
Explanation
Under the VRLTA, a landlord who wrongfully withholds a security deposit may be liable for up to twice the amount wrongfully withheld plus reasonable attorney fees.
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