The amount is capped. Your landlord may require a security deposit to guarantee payment of rent, unpaid charges, or repair of any damage you may have caused, but this amount cannot exceed two months' rent (art. 20).
Its return is regulated:
- The deposit must be returned to you within one month from the date you hand back the keys (art. 20).
- The landlord may deduct sums that are still owed to him, provided they are duly established — he cannot withhold money on the basis of mere allegations (art. 20).
You may also agree with him to set this deposit aside to cover the rent for the final months of the lease (art. 20).
Note: you are not liable for deterioration resulting from habitual and ordinary use, from wear and tear, or from an event of force majeure (art. 14). A landlord therefore cannot dip into your deposit for normal wear. To protect yourself, make sure a detailed inventory of condition is drawn up both on entry and on departure (art. 7 and art. 8).
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+−What Should a Morocco Eviction Notice Include?
A Morocco eviction notice must be served by a bailiff (huissier), include parties' details, property description, legal ground, and give at least 2 months' notice under Loi 67-12.
+−Is Marrakech Safe for Renters? Security Guide
Marrakech is broadly safe for renters. Landlords must provide secure units under Loi 67-12; you can change locks. Check neighborhood safety, building security, and get everything in writing.
+−When can a landlord evict you in Morocco?
Moroccan landlords can evict for recovery, demolition, or late rent with 2 months' notice. Tenants receive moving expenses plus 1 year's rent in compensation.
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