Put the deposit amount, the refund date and the grounds for deductions in the rental contract
- Moderate value
- Evidence A
- Saves money
- Free
- Takes minutes
- Some willpower
In plain words
How much the deposit is, when it will be returned, and what can be deducted from it should all be written into the contract before you sign. A reason for deduction that isn't in the contract can't be used by the landlord to take money out of your deposit when you move out.
Translated from the Chinese original. Original book, section 15, tip 1. Content may be out of date and rules differ by place. When you actually deal with an agency, a doctor or a court, follow what local officials, doctors and lawyers tell you. Disclaimer