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Desihero8292.
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UUser_4a8ff624
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February 24, 2025 at 6:43 amSo the sum in question is 36k and we did inform verbally a month in advance but he said he Will have to take this months rent too and after we leave he Will transfer us 36k given the apartment (unfurnished when we moved) is in good condition otherwise. Now he says he Will not return the entire amount coz we didnβt inform them soon enough (lies)We could have just moved on but I have suffered intense mental harassment during our 14 month stay here despite being close to ideal tenants. They have been very greedy and petty with us and there is no way I am letting it fly now. While I donβt have proof of the agony and petty and ocassional abusive shit that I has to put up with I certainly have all timely transaction records and a video of the condition of the house while vacating. I just want to make sure no one goes through what I went through in this house also my money back.
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DDesihero8292
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February 24, 2025 at 7:11 amUsually all owners deduct some amount and return the rest. Is he refusing to give anything back ?Ideally you should have some evidence to prove that you gave notice. The first way is to negotiate and settle for what he is giving. If he is not giving anything you can try reaching local cops. ( They may not be co-operative but may have expectations.) . Filing a civil suit against him will be long and tedious but can be considered if nothing else works .
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UUser_4a8ff624
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February 24, 2025 at 7:15 amYes he is going to deduct one month rent stating we didnβt provide enough time (but we did) so yeah. Btw we are moving in the same locality and my husband has reasonable contacts in police department. He has no reason to keep it-
UUser_0c171509
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February 24, 2025 at 9:03 amYou should go for police complaint in that case, even if the same amount is actually spent in the process. You’ll be doing a good deed.-
DDesihero8292
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February 24, 2025 at 10:42 amOk then better to take help from local police. Try to find other illegal activities he might be involved in such as tax evasion, illegal construction etc. This is to ensure he cannot simply bribe local hawaldars cheaply and manage to get away with it.
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FFierceanirudh9723
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February 24, 2025 at 7:14 amJust squat for a few months until deposit evens out with rent. Then leave. -
HHappyshark11
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February 24, 2025 at 7:49 amAmount is too low to pursue legally. If you have contacts with cops you can take their help in getting the money back (this might cost some money). But please note that your issue fundamentally is a civil matter and not criminal. The most police can do is intimidate the landlord and hope he returns the money but no real action will be taken. -
UUser_d404863f
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February 24, 2025 at 7:56 amWell if he is net gonna refund the money, just stay there for 1 more month. Or use it as storage, don’t handover the keys just yet. -
SSonalninja770
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February 24, 2025 at 9:23 amGet free consultation from digilawyer team for practical solutions. -
UUser_68bc195c
PARTICIPANT
February 24, 2025 at 5:12 pmRefuse to leave. He can do squat. Once the deposit is recovered enough, just leave.
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