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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 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 | 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 | ||
to be paid is established yearly by the government. Some years you will not receive any interest on your deposit if the prime lending rate of the principal banker to the Province is less than 4.5 percent on the first day of the calendar year. You can go to the | to be paid is established yearly by the government. Some years you will not receive any interest on your deposit if the prime lending rate of the principal banker to the Province is less than 4.5 percent on the first day of the calendar year. You can go to the Residential Tenancy Branch website and use the rate calculator to find out how much you are owed. | ||
