Lyle v. Mangar, 36 A.3d 867 (2011)

Citation: Lyle v. Mangar, 36 A.3d 867 (2011)
Parent Document: Lyle v. Mangar, 36 A.3d 867 (2011)
Jurisdiction: Maine (state)
Effective Date: 2011-12-15
Original Source: https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/5144930/lyle-v-mangar/ ↗

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[¶ 16] Because Mangar failed to provide the statutorily required written statement of reasons for withholding the security deposit, she is subject to the penalty of forfeiture of the right to retain any portion of the security deposit, whether or not she had a good-faith reason for retaining it: “Penalty. If a landlord fails to provide a written statement or to return the security deposit within the time specified in subsection 2, the landlord shall forfeit his right to withhold any portion of the security deposit.” 14 M.R.S. § 6033(3). The District Court therefore correctly determined that the Lyles were entitled to recover the full $900 amount of their security deposit.

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