Cited: 60 H. 52, 587 P.2d 807.

If landlord fails to give the 14-day notice, tenant is entitled to the security deposit, but landlord is not precluded, upon proof, from being awarded damages. 77-1 HLR 76-147.

Filing by tenants of claim for return of deposit is not a sufficient reason for landlord to fail to give the required notice of retention of deposit. 77-1 HLR 76-337.

When tenant remained on premises for three extra days, landlord's notification period was also extended. 77-1 HLR 76-343.

A sublessor is required to notify a subtenant of retention of security deposit. 77-1 HLR 77-295.

Landlord's notice of retention of deposit though given four days after the 14-day requirement was in substantial compliance with the statute since landlord acted in good faith. 77-1 HLR 77-421.

"Wrongful" retention and "wilful" retention construed. 77-2 HLR 77-553.