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Owner withholding security deposit and asking for a month's rent


26-Jul-2026 (In Landlord/Tenant Law)
We're a couple who were found living in a rented apartment by the owner. There was deception on my side, as I had mentioned it was a female friend, and I came clean at the last moment. I stuck to the story that my partner only visits sometimes, and I never sublet it to him. Here is the entire story: https://www.reddit.com/r/LegalAdviceIndia/comments/1v5mugw/couple_found_living_together_in_ren Now, the owner is asking to keep 55k deposit and for next month's rent despite evicting us this month
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If the landlord has asked you to vacate immediately, they generally cannot demand both eviction and rent for a future period unless your agreement specifically permits it. They also cannot arbitrarily forfeit the ₹55,000 security deposit without a valid contractual or legal basis. Review your rent agreement, keep all chats and payment records, and if the landlord refuses to return the deposit without justification, you can send a legal notice and consider approaching the appropriate civil or consumer forum.
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