Security Deposit Malaysia: What Landlords Can & Cannot Deduct (2026)

This older security-deposit guide is now a supporting bridge to the updated landlord deposit-deduction family.

For the current English guide, read: What Can I Deduct From My Tenant’s Deposit in Malaysia?

For BM, read: Apa yang boleh saya tolak dari deposit penyewa?. For Chinese, read: 租客的押金，我可以扣多少？

Core rule: security deposit deductions should be itemised, evidence-based and connected to the signed agreement. Keep move-in photos, move-out photos, inventory, receipts, utility bills and repair quotes before making any deduction.