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[TITLE 57. Table of Contents]
57-17-1 Return or explanation of retainage upon termination of tenancy.
Owners or designated agents requiring deposits however
denominated from renters leasing or renting residential dwelling
units shall either return those deposits at the termination
of the tenancy or provide the renter with written notice
explaining why any deposit refundable under the terms of
the lease or rental agreement is being retained.
1981
57-17-2 Non-refundable deposit - Written notice required.
If there is a written agreement and if any part of the
deposit is to be made non-refundable, it must be so stated
in writing to the renter at the time the deposit is taken
by the owner or designated agent.
1981
57-17-3 Deductions from deposit - Written itemization - Time for return.
Upon termination of the tenancy, property or money held
as a deposit may be applied, at the owner's or designated
agent's option, to the payment of accrued rent, damages to
the premises beyond reasonable wear and tear, other costs
provided for in the contract and cleaning of the unit. The
balance of any deposit and prepaid rent, if any, and a written
itemization of any deductions from the deposit, and reasons
therefor, shall be delivered or mailed to the renter within
30 days after termination of the tenancy or within 15 days
after receipt of the renter's new mailing address, whichever
is later. The renter shall notify the owner or designated
agent of the location where payment and notice may be made
or mailed. If there is damage to the rented premises, this
period shall be extended to 30 days.
1981
57-17-4 Holder of owner's or designated agent's interest bound by provisions.
The holder of the owner's or designated agent's interest
in the premises at the time of termination of the tenancy
shall be bound by the provisions of this act.
1981
57-17-5 Failure to give renter required notice - Recovery of deposit, penalty and costs.
If the owner of a residential unit or his agent in bad
faith fails within 30 days after termination of the tenancy
or within 15 days after receipt of the renter's new mailing
address, whichever is later, to provide the renter the notice
required in Section
57-17-3
, the renter may recover the full deposit, a
civil penalty of $100, and court costs. Receipt of new address
must occur within 30 days of termination of tenancy.
1983
