The Tea Act taxed the tea at source (i.e. in India) so there was no tax collection in the colonies. The act allowed the tea to go directly to America instead of having to be imported to Britain and then re-exported to the colonies. This made the tea 9d per lb cheaper, even with the 3d tax.
How long does a landlord have to return a tenantâs security deposit after the tenant moves out? A landlord must return a tenantâs security deposit and any accrued interest, less any portion that was validly deducted, within 30 days after the tenant moves out. If, however, a tenant has a written lease and moves out before the lease ends, the landlord has up to 30 days after the lease ends to return the balance of the security deposit and interest to the tenant.
1 If the security deposit is for a residential property without furniture, the security deposit may equal 2 times the rent. 2  If the residence is furnished, the landlord may charge up to 3 times the rent.3  There is no restriction on the amount of the security deposit for the rental of a commercial property.f a landlord does not return the entire amount of the tenantâs security deposit within the 21 days required by law, and the tenant disputes the deductions from the deposit: 1  The tenant can write a letter to the landlord explaining why he or she believes he or she is entitled to a larger refund.