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Tenant rights in India: How much of security deposit can be legally deducted by your landlord?

Security deposit rules in India, guided by the Model Tenancy Act, 2021, vary by state and dictate how much landlords can collect and under what conditions deductions may occur. Details here.

By Eshita Gain· Livemint· 2 days ago· 2 min read
Tenant rights in India: How much of security deposit can be legally deducted by your landlord?