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FAQ – What should tenants do if they don’t agree with the deductions?

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Tenants who do not agree with the deductions made from their security deposit, should write to their landlord requesting the return of the security deposit, and the reasons why the deductions made are unreasonable. Tenants may disagree with the reason for the deduction or with the amount being deducted.

If the landlord and tenant cannot come to an agreement on their own regarding the security deposit, then the tenant can make an application in Provincial Court or with the Residential Tenancy Dispute Resolution Service for the return of the security deposit.

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  • About
    • About CPLEA and Disclaimer
    • Copyright Statement
  • Topics
    • Legislation
    • Leases and Agreements
    • Security Deposits
    • Inspection Reports
    • Responsibilities
    • Roommates, Subletting, and Assignment
    • Repairs
    • Notices
      • Eviction Notice (Notice of Termination of Tenancy for Substantial Breach)
      • Notice of Objection to an Eviction Notice
      • Notice of Entry by the Landlord
      • Notice of Landlord
      • Notice of Rent Increase
      • Notice of Termination of a Periodic Tenancy for Allowable Reasons
      • Notice to End a Periodic Tenancy
      • Tenant’s 14 Day Notice to Terminate Tenancy
    • Dispute Resolution
  • Resources
  • FAQs
  • Glossary
  • Find Help
    • Forms
    • Legal Advice
    • Government & Court Services