Need Advice: Landlord Not Refunding Security and Forcing Me to Pay Full Rent

[Primehawk6521]

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Primehawk6521
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April 11, 2025 at 1:51 pm

Hi everyone,

Me and my friend were renting a place together in Delhi. The total rent was Rs. 12k (Rs. 6k each) and we paid a security deposit of Rs. 12k (Rs. 6k each).

Yesterday, my friend moved out. We informed the landlord and requested that at least half the security (Rs. 6k) be refunded, but the landlord refused, saying we should’ve informed him a month in advance.

Now I’ve decided to stay back and continue paying my share of Rs. 8k(which is the rent if only one person is staying). We told the landlord that since my friend has left, we’ll deduct his security amount from the upcoming rent. But today, the landlord is saying that since I’m staying, I must pay the full rent of Rs. 8k and my friend’s departure is not his concern. He also threatened to kick me out if I don’t pay the full rent without any deductions.
We don’t have any rent agreement but we gave our Aadhaar card for making one but never did we get it.

What are my options here?

Can I deduct the security from the rent?
Can I call the police to sort it out?
Will we ever get the security back?

Any advice would really help. Thanks in advance.

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[Wisehero1263]

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Wisehero1263
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April 11, 2025 at 4:56 pm

Is this PG?
If not then you need to pay full rent or vacate with one month notice.

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[Braveanvi8270]

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Braveanvi8270
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April 11, 2025 at 5:00 pm

You pay your rent and give one month notice if you are going to vacate.

Your friend suu go told have given 1 month notice to claim deposit back.

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