At a glance
For tenancies governed by section 11, the deposit ceiling differs between residential and non-residential premises. Record the actual payment and its purpose clearly.
General legal-awareness information for Jammu & Kashmir. Applicability, forum and any time limit depend on the governing law and the complete facts. Prepared 2026-10-24. Applies to premises and proceedings governed by the J&K Tenancy Act, 2025; check exclusions and saved cases.
Law and context
Section 11 limits the agreed advance security deposit to two months’ rent for residential premises and six months’ rent for non-residential premises. It also addresses refund on taking over vacant possession after due deduction of the tenant’s liabilities.
Practical next step
Identify the premises category, agreed rent, deposit clause and payment evidence. Prepare an inventory and condition record so later deduction questions can be assessed against facts.
Important qualifications
Do not treat these ceilings as applying automatically to excluded premises or a saved proceeding. A disputed liability or deduction requires examination.
Document checklist
- Agreement and premises category
- Deposit receipt
- Condition inventory
- Claimed liabilities
Sources
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