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Landlord not returning my deposit money
26-Apr-2023 (In Landlord/Tenant Law)
Hello Sir, I took a house for rent under the rental agreement for 11 months on 01st Feb'17. There are lot of safety and security issues started facing from the frist day, Problmes like - 1. Termite - Completly spreading to full house 2. Due to termite, centipedes(dangerous), cockroaches and other flies are coming inside. 3. Blackworms coming inside the bathroom I didn't notice these internal problems before moving into the house, But I started seeing them only after staying there. Discussed all these problems with the owner, not able to resolve any of these issues since it's widespread. Since the house is not safe to live, I informed to the owner on 05th Apr saying that i am searching for a home becuse of security issues, if i get a house i may move out on May 1st(or)31st. Got a new house, informed him i'll vacate by may 1st. For that he is saying he'll deduct 3 (2+1) months rent from security deposit. Since the house is having low security standards why the tenent has to pay penalty
No need to worry. Please read the following, if face any difficulty contact in person: LAST ONE IS MOST IMPORTANT AND APPLICABLE TO YOU.
Termination Of Rental Agreement
Most tenants and property owners do get rental agreements done and the terms included in it are more or less similar throughout the country. While everyone’s focus is on the common factors like rent or lease amount to be paid by the tenant, advance deposit, term of the agreement, etc, not many people bother about how to terminate the rental agreement. But what if you suddenly land in a situation in which you will have to move into a new house?
How To Terminate A Rental Agreement?
Terminating an agreement is equally important as initiating an agreement. A better understanding of what is and how to’s of termination will come in handy when you happen to face such situation in future.
The Termination clause mentioned in the rental agreement is very important. The tenant as well as the owner are legally bound to what is mentioned in the clause.
According to the clause in your rental agreement, if notice period for termination is mentioned as two months, then the tenant or the owner has to inform two months prior about the termination.
If the tenant cannot wait until the notice period is over, then he will have to pay rent for the notice period even if he doesn’t stay in the rented house.
It is advisable to either party to provide a written notice to avoid confusion.
If both the parties, the owner and the tenant, have no objection in terminating the agreement, then there are likely no risks.
In case the owner demands for few months rent and any additional charges, which is in accordance to the agreement, then the tenant is bound to pay.
Reasons For Termination By Tenants
Increased rent/deposit amount
The owner may abruptly raise the rent or demand for more deposit fund/lease amount, observing the rising market trends, which is actually unfair to the tenants. The owners are not entitled to do so before the completion of term or without giving prior notice and time to the tenants.
Additional charges
The first thing that annoys tenants is when owners ask for additional charges for water, electricity, maintenance, cleaning, etc which they would not have mentioned earlier. Tenants get annoyed with such added financial costs which would make them rethink about continuing in the same house.
Condition of house
There may be issues such as leakage, seepage, bad odour in the neighborhood, health issues arised due to stay in the premise, malfunction fixtures, broken pipes, frequent power cuts, etc. which are definitely not welcomed by any tenant.
ob change
The tenant may get an unexpected job transfer or a get a new job in another place, for which he/she would prefer to move without delay.
Disputes
Any neighbor or the owner may be getting into quarrels often or get into misunderstandings which would make the tenant’s stay very unpleasant.
Safety concerns
The tenant may feel that there is some sort of danger to his life, property or health, if he stays in the rented premise. Also, if there are incidents of frequent crime or any kind of mishaps in the neighborhood, the tenant may start feeling unsafe to continue residing in the same location.
Termination Of Rental Agreement
Most tenants and property owners do get rental agreements done and the terms included in it are more or less similar throughout the country. While everyone’s focus is on the common factors like rent or lease amount to be paid by the tenant, advance deposit, term of the agreement, etc, not many people bother about how to terminate the rental agreement. But what if you suddenly land in a situation in which you will have to move into a new house?
How To Terminate A Rental Agreement?
Terminating an agreement is equally important as initiating an agreement. A better understanding of what is and how to’s of termination will come in handy when you happen to face such situation in future.
The Termination clause mentioned in the rental agreement is very important. The tenant as well as the owner are legally bound to what is mentioned in the clause.
According to the clause in your rental agreement, if notice period for termination is mentioned as two months, then the tenant or the owner has to inform two months prior about the termination.
If the tenant cannot wait until the notice period is over, then he will have to pay rent for the notice period even if he doesn’t stay in the rented house.
It is advisable to either party to provide a written notice to avoid confusion.
If both the parties, the owner and the tenant, have no objection in terminating the agreement, then there are likely no risks.
In case the owner demands for few months rent and any additional charges, which is in accordance to the agreement, then the tenant is bound to pay.
Reasons For Termination By Tenants
Increased rent/deposit amount
The owner may abruptly raise the rent or demand for more deposit fund/lease amount, observing the rising market trends, which is actually unfair to the tenants. The owners are not entitled to do so before the completion of term or without giving prior notice and time to the tenants.
Additional charges
The first thing that annoys tenants is when owners ask for additional charges for water, electricity, maintenance, cleaning, etc which they would not have mentioned earlier. Tenants get annoyed with such added financial costs which would make them rethink about continuing in the same house.
Condition of house
There may be issues such as leakage, seepage, bad odour in the neighborhood, health issues arised due to stay in the premise, malfunction fixtures, broken pipes, frequent power cuts, etc. which are definitely not welcomed by any tenant.
ob change
The tenant may get an unexpected job transfer or a get a new job in another place, for which he/she would prefer to move without delay.
Disputes
Any neighbor or the owner may be getting into quarrels often or get into misunderstandings which would make the tenant’s stay very unpleasant.
Safety concerns
The tenant may feel that there is some sort of danger to his life, property or health, if he stays in the rented premise. Also, if there are incidents of frequent crime or any kind of mishaps in the neighborhood, the tenant may start feeling unsafe to continue residing in the same location.
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Adv. Kishan Dutt Kalaskar
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See here first thing before you sent them a legal notice to vacate ,better you contact our office we solve your problems., and even dont pay any penalty also,and have to see agreement also and give you exact solution ,
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Adv. Vedashree A
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