Rented flat in Hinjewadi Pune is severely cockroach infested, no agreement signed yet. Can I get my money back?

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        April 27, 2026 at 4:17 am
        Hi everyone,

        I recently rented a flat in Hinjewadi, Pune and Iโ€™m in a really bad situation.

        – I paid โ‚น35,000 as rent (to a company account)

        – โ‚น50,000 as security deposit (to the brokerโ€™s personal account)

        – No rent agreement has been made or signed yet

        The problem: the flat is heavily infested with cockroaches.

        The broker/owner claimed pest control had already been done twice before I moved in. But after shifting:

        – We killed 100+ cockroaches in just a couple of days

        – They come out in large numbers at night

        – They are everywhere: under the bed, on the bed, inside cupboards, even inside the washing machine

        – A small cockroach even came through the RO water outlet

        Weโ€™ve tried basic remedies, but itโ€™s clearly a deep infestation and not manageable. Itโ€™s honestly unlivable, and I cannot stay here another night.

        It has only been 3 days since I moved in.

        My questions:

        1. Since no rent agreement is signed, can I demand a full or majority refund?

        2. Can I legally push for the broker to return the โ‚น50k deposit (given it was paid to his personal account)?

        3. Whatโ€™s the best way to confront the broker/owner in this situation?

        4. Should I consider filing a complaint (if yes, where)?

        Any advice would really help. This is my first time dealing with something like this.

        Thanks.

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