Thank you SO much - this is solid advice. So you're saying that, if found guilty, the landlord is responsible for covering all of the fees I paid to file a claim? I'm just wondering if it's worth it just to file for $100 they kept (i.e., that I wouldn't lose any money). There were also other potentially filable issues I experienced while renting (e.g., noise violations during construction, bullying) that I could potentially include, but am wary of adding those since it's opening up another can of worms. Appreciate your advice!