PEI Security Deposit Return Demand — Residential Tenancy Act
Stage-1 demand under PEI Residential Tenancy Act, SPEI 2022 c.88 (in force 8 April 2023; replaces former Rental of Residential Property Act RSPEI 1988 c.R-13.1). 15-day return rule from delivery up of possession; landlord must serve a Notice of Intention to Retain Security Deposit within 15 days for any deduction; if the landlord neither returns the deposit nor files within 15 days, the tenant may apply to the Director of Residential Tenancy for double the deposit. Deductions are only for tenant damage beyond normal wear and tear. Stage-2: Director Application, then IRAC appeal. UPL-safe under Legal Profession Act (RSPEI 1988 c.L-6.1).
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PEI rule: landlord must return the deposit + interest within 15 days of delivery up of possession OR serve a Notice of Intention to Retain Security Deposit within the same 10 days. The tenant then has the right to apply to the Director of Residential Tenancy for double the deposit amount of Security Deposit with the Director of Residential Tenancy.
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PEI Residential Tenancy Act, SPEI 2022 c.88 (in force 8 April 2023; replaces former Rental of Residential Property Act RSPEI 1988 c.R-13.1) — 15-day return + landlord 15-day Notice + tenant 15-day Application; tenant-damage provisions (deductions only for damage beyond normal wear and tear); Legal Profession Act (RSPEI 1988 c.L-6.1).
Stage-2: Application Re Determination of Security Deposit with the Director of Residential Tenancy; appeal to IRAC.
The 15-day clock runs from this date.
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