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If the landlord wants to keep some or all of your deposit, you must either agree to it in writing, or the landlord must apply | If the landlord wants to keep some or all of your deposit, you must either agree to it in writing, or the landlord must apply | ||
for a [[dispute resolution]] hearing within 15 days from the day when you moved from your place and gave your forwarding address in writing. If the landlord does not do this, you could make a claim for double the amount of your security deposit. You have two years from when your tenancy ended to make a claim for your deposit at the [[Residential Tenancy Branch]]. However, in order to do this, you must provide your landlord with your forwarding address in writing within one year after the end of your tenancy. | for a [[Dispute Resolution for Tenants|dispute resolution]] hearing within 15 days from the day when you moved from your place and gave your forwarding address in writing. If the landlord does not do this, you could make a claim for double the amount of your security deposit. You have two years from when your tenancy ended to make a claim for your deposit at the [[Residential Tenancy Branch]]. However, in order to do this, you must provide your landlord with your forwarding address in writing within one year after the end of your tenancy. | ||
'''Interest''' Your landlord is required to pay you interest on your security deposit. However, the amount of interest required | '''Interest''' Your landlord is required to pay you interest on your security deposit. However, the amount of interest required | ||
