Re: This is why you shouldn't be greedy

Re: This is why you shouldn't be greedy by NY-LL on July 10, 2012 @20:44

The landlord punitive damages in the amount of twice (2x) security deposit plus suspension of renter’s license for two (2) years must be only given to TROLLS because …

According to the State of Minnesota Security Deposit Statutes:
Subd. 7.Bad faith retention. The bad faith retention by a landlord of a deposit, the interest thereon, or any portion thereof, in violation of this section shall subject the landlord to punitive damages not to exceed $500 for each deposit in addition to the damages provided in subdivision 4. If the landlord has failed to comply with the provisions of subdivision 3 or 5, retention of a deposit shall be presumed to be in bad faith unless the landlord returns the deposit within two weeks after the commencement of any action for the recovery of the deposit.
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=504B.178

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