Landlord ordered to return $300 deposit and cover $53 application fee.
Total amount due by December 9, 2023, with interest applicable thereafter.
⚠️ Dispute summary
Dispute over retention of a key deposit post tenancy.
Landlord claimed damages and unpaid bills to withhold deposit.
Tenants provided evidence of deposit terms and compliance.
📑 Findings & determinations
Tenants returned keys and opener during move-out inspection.
Landlord retained deposit based on unproven damage claims.
Deposit was collected legally but retained illegally.
💡 Summary points
Landlord illegally retained a $300 key deposit.
Tenants awarded total of $353 including application costs.
Landlord to pay by December 9, 2023, or face interest charges.
