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In order to get your deposit returned, you must first provide your landlord with a forwarding address in writing within one year of the end of your tenancy. See TRAC’s template letter, [http://tenants.bc.ca/template-letters/ Request for the Return of a Security / Pet Damage Deposit]. Once you have provided your forwarding address and your tenancy has officially ended, your landlord has 15 days to do one of three things: | In order to get your deposit returned, you must first provide your landlord with a forwarding address in writing within one year of the end of your tenancy. See TRAC’s template letter, [http://tenants.bc.ca/template-letters/ Request for the Return of a Security / Pet Damage Deposit]. Once you have provided your forwarding address and your tenancy has officially ended, your landlord has 15 days to do one of three things: | ||
* return your deposit, | |||
* get your written consent to keep some or all of your deposit, or | |||
* apply for dispute resolution to keep some or all of your deposit. | |||
Your landlord can return your deposit by delivering it in person, mailing it, leaving it in your mailbox or mail slot, or sending it electronically. If your landlord returns your deposit by electronic means, they are not allowed to charge you a fee. | Your landlord can return your deposit by delivering it in person, mailing it, leaving it in your mailbox or mail slot, or sending it electronically. If your landlord returns your deposit by electronic means, they are not allowed to charge you a fee. | ||
