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Last activity 07 December 2015 by adamwang

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Sergei Sartakov

Hello
I have lived in Shenzhen for one year. I have rented an apartment and recently moved out. Unfortunately the landlord refused to return the deposit. If you have any idea how to return a deposit please advise.

Thanks

Sergei

Burchy

According to my (Chinese) wife, what you experience is very, very common, even for Chinese renters. The only recourse seems to be to give the required notice to leave the property (in accordance with the terms of hire) and NOT pay the final months rent.

adamwang

Have you informed the landlord about your leave one month in advance?

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