Reading: I paid a security deposit for a PG accommodation, but now they are refusing to return it. They advertised it as a PG, but over 25 people were living there, and not all in the same building. They aren’t the actual landlords; they just rent flats and operate them as a PG. I signed an agreement, but it didn’t specify how long I’d stay. Now they claim I need to stay for at least 6 months. I feel this is unfair since their operation seems illegal. Please help me get my security deposit back.

I paid a security deposit for a PG accommodation, but now they are refusing to return it. They advertised it as a PG, but over 25 people were living there, and not all in the same building. They aren’t the actual landlords; they just rent flats and operate them as a PG. I signed an agreement, but it didn’t specify how long I’d stay. Now they claim I need to stay for at least 6 months. I feel this is unfair since their operation seems illegal. Please help me get my security deposit back.

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Apni Law

9 months ago

Law Forum › Category: Landlord / Tenant › I paid a security deposit for a PG accommodation, but now they are refusing to return it. They advertised it as a PG, but over 25 people were living there, and not all in the same building. They aren’t the actual landlords; they just rent flats and operate them as a PG. I signed an agreement, but it didn’t specify how long I’d stay. Now they claim I need to stay for at least 6 months. I feel this is unfair since their operation seems illegal. Please help me get my security deposit back.

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Apni Law Staff asked 9 months ago

I paid a security deposit for a PG accommodation, but now they are refusing to return it. They advertised it as a PG, but over 25 people were living there, and not all in the same building. They aren’t the actual landlords; they just rent flats and operate them as a PG. I signed an agreement, but it didn’t specify how long I’d stay. Now they claim I need to stay for at least 6 months. I feel this is unfair since their operation seems illegal. Please help me get my security deposit back.

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Apni Law Staff answered 9 months ago

You have grounds to claim your security deposit back. The accommodation appears to be operating illegally as a PG with over 25 occupants and in multiple buildings, violating building regulations and potentially fire safety codes. Furthermore, their refusal to return your deposit despite your short stay and the unclear agreement terms further strengthens your case.