(b) The applicant
or tenant has the option of choosing the method for return of any money due
under this section. If the applicant or tenant fails to choose one of these
methods at the time of giving the notice of termination, the landlord shall use
the mail method, addressed to the last-known address of the applicant or tenant
and mailed within the relevant four-day or 14-day period following the
applicant’s or tenant’s notice.
(9) If the
landlord fails to comply with subsection (8) of this section, the applicant or
tenant may recover the money due in an amount equal to twice the amount due. [Formerly
91.817; 1993 c.369 §11; 1995 c.559 §24; 2001 c.596 §32]