59.20.180 - Moneys paid as deposit or security for performance by tenant -- Statement and notice of basis for retention. - Washington Statutes

Moneys paid as deposit or security for performance by tenant — Statement and notice of basis for retention.

Within fourteen days after the termination of the rental agreement and vacation of the mobile home space, the landlord shall give a full and specific statement of the basis for retaining any of the deposit together with the payment of any refund due the tenant under the terms and conditions of the rental agreement. No portion of any deposit shall be withheld on account of wear resulting from ordinary use of the mobile home space.

     The statement shall be delivered to the tenant personally or by mail to the last known address. If the landlord fails to give such statement together with any refund due the tenant within the time limits specified above such landlord shall be liable to the tenant for the full amount of the refund due.

     Nothing in this chapter shall preclude the landlord from proceeding against, and the landlord shall have the right to proceed against a tenant to recover sums exceeding the amount of the tenant's damage or security deposit for damage to the property for which the tenant is responsible.

[1984 c 58 § 11; 1979 ex.s. c 186 § 13.]

Notes: Severability -- 1984 c 58: See note following RCW 59.20.200.

Severability -- 1979 ex.s. c 186: See note following RCW 59.20.030.