What if the landlord sells the unit?

A landlord must transfer all security deposits to the new owner of the rental unit or refund to the tenant the security deposit less any legal deductions. If the landlord does not return the deposit to the tenant, the tenant may, upon vacating the unit, demand either the old or new landlord refund the deposit. If the old landlord returns the deposit to the tenant, the new landlord may require the tenant to post another deposit. If the old landlord does not return the deposit to the tenant, the new landlord may not require the tenant to post more than the maximum allowable deposit. The total deposit would include any amount given to the old landlord, whether or not transferred to the new owner.

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