Can my landlord keep my pet deposit even though there was no damage, if my lease did not specify whether it was refundable or not?

Can my landlord keep my pet deposit even though there was no damage, if my lease did not specify whether it was refundable or not?

I paid a pet deposit when I moved in. My lease only says “pet deposit” and says nothing about it being non-refundable. Therefore I was under the impression that I would get it back. My dog did no damage to the apartment (landlord agrees on this). Can he legally keep my deposit?

Asked on May 2, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Wisconsin

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