When renting a house, many people will encounter many problems, among which the refund of the deposit is still a problem that everyone is more concerned about. As we all know, the deposit is not something that can be returned casually. If I haven't signed a contract during the rental process, can I ask the landlord to refund the deposit?
According to the regulations, the deposit is used as security for the creditor's right. That is, the deposit you give to someone else is actually a kind of security deposit to ensure that both parties will abide by the agreement. This deposit is effective from the moment of actual delivery, and the amount of the deposit is determined by negotiation, but the maximum amount cannot exceed 20 of the amount of the subject matter of the contract.
If the purpose of the contract cannot be achieved because the party who paid the deposit does not perform the debt or the performance of the debt does not conform to the agreement, it is a breach of contract and has no right to request the return of the deposit, and the deposit can not be refunded. However, if the other party does not fulfill the agreement, you may have the opportunity to get back double the deposit.
If there is a problem with the property during the inspection of the house without signing the contract, and the quality problem makes it impossible to live normally, the tenant can ask the lessor to return double the deposit due to the failure to continue the performance of the lease contract due to reasons attributable to the lessor.
Generally speaking, it is recommended that you inspect the property and consider it carefully before negotiating with the landlord about the deposit. Moreover, if you decide to rent a house, you should sign a lease contract as soon as possible to protect your legitimate rights and interests accordingly and avoid unnecessary disputes.
In order to ensure that the rights and interests of the landlord and tenant are fully protected and avoid unnecessary disputes and risks, it is recommended to carefully understand the terms of the contract and carefully read the relevant laws and regulations when signing the lease contract.