Nonrefundable fees not to be designated as deposit โ€” Written rental agreement required.

No moneys paid to the landlord which are nonrefundable may be designated as a deposit or as part of any deposit. If any moneys are paid to the landlord as a nonrefundable fee, the rental agreement shall be in writing and shall clearly specify that the fee is nonrefundable.

[1983 c 264 ยง 5.]