What Can I Deduct From My Tenant’s Deposit in Malaysia? (2026)

You can deduct from a tenant’s deposit in Malaysia for a genuine breach of the signed agreement. That means unpaid rent, unpaid utility bills left in your name, damage beyond normal wear and tear, and any cleaning or repair the agreement says the tenant must cover — but not ordinary wear and tear. SPEEDHOME sees deposit disputes as the single most common landlord topic.