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Rent and deposit refund from landlord


13-Aug-2025 (In Recovery Law)
I visited a house property for renting.I finalized property and landlord forced me to give him one rent + deposit advance without taking possession of house.I gave him me money through upi.then due to unexpected job transfer I didn't take that house and asked owner for refund on the second day but owner refused to give money. I have been calling him and the broker for refund but they are ignoring me. What are legal steps can I take.? Can I send home legal notice for 420 and also cyber fraud
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Answer #1
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You can first send a legal notice to the landlord and broker demanding a refund of the advance and rent paid, mentioning that possession was never given. If they fail to respond, you can file a consumer complaint for deficiency of service and unfair trade practice. Additionally, since the money was transferred via UPI, you can also file a police complaint under Section 420 IPC (cheating) and Section 406 IPC (criminal breach of trust) along with a cyber fraud complaint on the National Cyber Crime Portal. Keep all transaction proofs, chats, and call records ready as evidence.
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Answer #2
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There are multiple recourses and remedies available for your issue at hand. If you’re willing to recover the money, a legal notice through Advocate is advised and if you want the person to face criminal proceedings, file an FIR with professional help of the Advocate.
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