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Landlord refusing to return security deposit money how to recover


30-Sep-2023 (In Landlord/Tenant Law)
My flat had many problems that were not disclosed prior to shifting. Lease is of 11 months but I am shifting after 3 months only. Rent agreement says to terminate the contract, 30 days prior to leaving, tenant should give notice and deposit will be returned minus any damages. My landlord is refusing to accept this and not returning the Money, it's two months rent. What should I do and who should I approach for help?
Answers (4)

Answer #1
507 votes
hi!
if you r having an agreement you will easily get the security amount by filing a recovery amount civil suit and after filing the landlord will get the notice and in fear of notice he will return the amount,dnt panic its a short time process
tc
Answer #2
654 votes
First of all, you should send him a legal notice through a lawyer for termination of contract and refund of security deposit.
If there is no satisfactory response to the notice, you should approach the court and file a suit for recovery.
Thank you.
Answer #3
918 votes
Without seeing the rent agreement it will be difficult to guide you but you simply give notice to landlord stating specific reasons as to why do you want to leave the premises. Serve the same though regd Post. Further don't pay the rent amount and ask the landlord to adjust the same from the security deposit. He won't bother you.
Answer #4
963 votes
Hi there,
You need to deposit the rent in the court by filing an application and once your notice period is complete u can file a case for recovery of security amount. or in teh alternative you may skip paying for the rent you staying and adjust your security amount against the same. Rest we can talk and discuss the further action. Thanks

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