Cal. Civ. Code § 32-31-3-15
Remittance of full deposit
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Sec. 15. Failure by a landlord to provide notice of damages under section 14 of this chapter constitutes agreement by the landlord that no damages are due, and the landlord must remit to the tenant immediately the full security deposit.
Under Indiana Code § 32-31-3-15, if a landlord does not provide the required written notice of damages within the timeframe established by the preceding section, the law treats that silence as an acknowledgment that no damages are owed. As a result, the landlord is obligated to return the tenant's full security deposit without any deductions. This rule creates an automatic legal consequence tied directly to the landlord's failure to act on time.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Ind. Code § 32-31-3-15 makes timely compliance with the damage-notice requirement a prerequisite for retaining any portion of a security deposit. Operators who miss the notice deadline under section 14 lose the ability to claim deductions and must return the full deposit immediately. Compliant property managers typically maintain documented systems for tracking move-out dates and sending notices within the statutory window.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Ind. Code § 32-31-3-15, a tenant whose landlord failed to provide proper written notice of damages has a strong statutory basis to demand the return of the full security deposit. This provision can be raised as a defense or affirmative claim if a landlord later attempts to justify withholding funds. Tenants in this situation may consider contacting a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office to understand the options available for recovering a wrongfully withheld deposit.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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