Q: Does failing to provide a move-in checklist require me to pay back 2x the security deposit back to tenants?
After providing evidence of damage and costs, i withheld part of the security deposit. The former tenants are now threatening to sue and and their lawyer says I owe twice their security deposit and attorney fees because of my mistake.
A: Michigan law is clear that If your tenant objects to the final repairs that you cite in the move-out, and plan to keep the security deposit to pay for the repairs, you will definitely need to file a timely action with the court. If not, you will be liable to the tenant for twice the amount of the security deposit.
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