Landlady not returning security deposit even after 3 months

The Landlady and tenant are governed  mutually by the clauses of rental deed.

Without perusal of rental deed advise cannot be tendered.

Hello,

The contract has clearly breached his side of the contract.

1. You should hire a lawyer and get a legal notice sent demanding the deposit.

2. If he is not responding positively , file recovery suit , you can get the amount with interest till realization of amount and the compensation for harassment , legal cost and court fee.

3. Send the notice and wait for the notice period and file a police complaint along with the copy of the legal notice.If the police can negotiate a talk without going to court you can get your money.

The civil remedy for recovery of money is by way of institution of a suit in a court of appropriate jurisdiction. The suit can be instituted under Order IV of the Code of Civil Procedure 1908 (CPC).

Again its best that you hire a lawyer as soon as possible.

Thank you

You may have to hire a lawyer and go through the hard way of filing a case against the Landlady and get the summons served to the latest available address.  There is no other alternative.  Before filing a suit, a suitable Legal Notice may be issued through the Lawyer. Mark a copy of the Legal Notice to the Embassy of India in Switzerland just for impact.

Yes, serve a legal notice. That may sort out the issues.

It would be better to consult and engage a local prudent lawyer for appreciation of facts/ documents, professional advise and issuance of legal notice and further proceeding.