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BC Residential Tenancy Act

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Security & Pet Deposits

Maximum amounts, holding rules, and return deadlines

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Maximum Deposit Amounts

Under the RTA, the maximum security deposit is half of one month's rent. If the tenant has a pet, the landlord may also collect a pet damage deposit - also capped at half of one month's rent. Total maximum: one full month's rent in deposits.

Tip: If rent is $2,400/month, the max security deposit is $1,200 and the max pet damage deposit is another $1,200.

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