My Landlord Won’t Return My Deposit — What Can I Do?

Start by demanding an itemised statement in writing. A landlord in Malaysia may keep part of your deposit only for a real breach of the signed agreement — unpaid rent, unpaid bills in their name, or damage beyond normal wear and tear. Money kept with no itemised list is a wrongful deduction.

SPEEDHOME Editorial Team · Last updated May 2026.

Your deposit is your money — the landlord is only holding it

You can recover wrongful deductions at the Small Claims court for up to RM5,000 with no lawyer needed.