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Landlord asking to vacate before returning security deposit


30-Sep-2023 (In Landlord/Tenant Law)
I'm staying in a rented house for 2 years. Just 15 days before the end of the agreement, I informed the owner via phone that I would vacate the house in 30 days, and the owner acknowledged this. 10 days before the deadline: I informed the owner that I would be completely vacating the house in 5 days. I requested the owner to transfer the security deposit so that I can hand over the house keys to her. From my side, I gave full co-operation and told her that I would be willing to show the house to anyone until I have the key with me. Day of vacating the house: Owner saw the house and mentioned that she would return the security deposit after reducing the painting and cleaning charges of 9k. In the agreement it is mentioned that tenant would pay for the damages done by him. However the house has seen no damage, and the paint is in the same condition in which she handed over initially. 1 day after vacating the house: Without any other option, decided to agree to take whatever amo
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Answer #1
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Dear sir,

Does your agreement with your landlord has a clause which states that the landlord shall deduct the amount for painting at the time of vacating the premises. If there is no such clause then she is not entitled to cut this amount.

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