When is the tenant entitled to a return of the security deposit?

If the tenant has given the proper notice to the landlord of moving out and if the tenant does not owe any money to the landlord and if the unit is left in the same condition as when the tenant moved in, except for normal wear and tear, the tenant is entitled to a full return of the security deposit.

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1. What is a security deposit?
2. For what reasons may the landlord keep the security deposit?
3. How much is the security deposit?
4. Must the landlord hold the security deposit in a special account?
5. When is the tenant entitled to a return of the security deposit?
6. How can the tenant prove the condition of the unit?
7. What steps should the landlord take to keep or return the security deposit?
8. What if the landlord fails to return the deposit?
9. Can the tenant waive the security deposit laws?
10. How much time does a tenant have to bring an action for failure to return deposit?
11. What happens to the security deposit when the landlord transfers ownership of the unit?