I paid ₹6,000 as security deposit for a shop and was supposed to sign the agreement on 20th March, paying another ₹12,000 for two months’ deposit and one month’s advance. Now, I can’t go ahead with the agreement, but the owner refuses to return the initial deposit. Can I take legal action against him?

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Law Forum › Category: Landlord / Tenant › I paid ₹6,000 as security deposit for a shop and was supposed to sign the agreement on 20th March, paying another ₹12,000 for two months’ deposit and one month’s advance. Now, I can’t go ahead with the agreement, but the owner refuses to return the initial deposit. Can I take legal action against him?
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Apni Law Staff asked 3 years ago

I paid ₹6,000 as security deposit for a shop and was supposed to sign the agreement on 20th March, paying another ₹12,000 for two months’ deposit and one month’s advance. Now, I can’t go ahead with the agreement, but the owner refuses to return the initial deposit. Can I take legal action against him?

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Apni Law Staff answered 3 years ago

Yes, you can take legal action. Under Indian law, a security deposit is meant to be returned upon termination of the agreement, even if the agreement is not signed. You can file a case in the Small Claims Court to recover the ₹6,000.

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