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If the tenant damaged the place, the landlord can use some of the security deposit money for repairs. However, the tenant must agree to this in writing. | If the tenant damaged the place, the landlord can use some of the security deposit money for repairs. However, the tenant must agree to this in writing. | ||
The landlord cannot keep the security deposit or part of it unless the tenant agrees in writing to pay for damages or unpaid rent. If the tenant does not agree in writing, the landlord must contact the Residential Tenancy Branch for permission to keep some of the security deposit money. For more information, contact the Residential Tenancy Branch. | The landlord cannot keep the security deposit or part of it unless the tenant agrees in writing to pay for <span class="noglossary">damages</span> or unpaid rent. If the tenant does not agree in writing, the landlord must contact the Residential Tenancy Branch for permission to keep some of the security deposit money. For more information, <span class="noglossary">contact</span> the Residential Tenancy Branch. | ||
==Repairs== | ==Repairs== | ||
