Section 11: Security deposit

The Jammu and Kashmir Tenancy Act, 2025Union territory Act of Jammu and Kashmir · Act 4 of 2025

(1) The security deposit to be paid by the tenant in advance shall be such as may be agreed upon between the landlord and the tenant in the tenancy agreement, which shall

(a) not exceed two months rent, in case of residential premises; and

(b) not exceed six months rent, in case of non-residential premises.

(2) The security deposit shall be refunded to the tenant on the date of taking over vacant possession of the premises from the tenant, after making due deduction of any liability of the tenant.

CHAPTER IV RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF LANDLORD AND TENANT

Where this provision sits

Act	The Jammu and Kashmir Tenancy Act, 2025
Section	11
Marginal note	Security deposit
Jurisdiction	Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir
Status	In force as published by the source

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