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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+−Am I allowed to sublet my apartment, for example on Airbnb?
Subletting without written landlord consent is prohibited for residential premises. Unauthorized Airbnb rentals can result in eviction and lease termination.
+−By how much can my landlord raise my rent and how often?
The increase is limited to once every three years, capped at 8% for residential and 10% for professional use, with a special regime for rents below 400 dirhams.
+−Who Pays for Water Heater Repairs in Morocco?
Tenants pay for routine maintenance; landlords cover major water heater repairs. Notify landlord via registered letter. After one month, court can authorize repair costs deducted from rent.
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