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Can landlord in WI keep deposit to pay electric bill in tenants name?
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∙ 13y ago
he can keep it until the final meter reading and use it to pay the final bill, but he must refund the tenant whats left, if anything. if he doesnt keep it, then the electric company comes after him has the home owner. why should he be stuck with the tenants bill?
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