2.
Remedies.
Upon a finding by a court that a violation of this section has occurred, the tenant is entitled to recover from the landlord actual damages, $500 or the equivalent of one month's rent, whichever is greatest, together with the aggregate amount of costs and expenses reasonably incurred in connection with the action. The court may also award to the tenant reasonable attorney's fees.
[PL 2009, c. 566, §24 (NEW).]
3.
Application.
The provisions of subsection 2 apply to all security deposits collected by a landlord after June 1, 2010. As of October 1, 2010, the provisions of subsection 2 apply to all security deposits held by or on behalf of a landlord.
[PL 2009, c. 566, §24 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 315 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 428, §12 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 213, §2 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 566, §24 (RPR).