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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+−When can a landlord evict you in Morocco?
Landlords can evict for three reasons: dwelling recovery, demolition for repairs, or late rent. They must give two months' notice and pay one year's rent plus moving expenses.
+−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.
+−Who Pays for Water Heater Repairs in Morocco?
Landlords repair water heaters due to neglect; tenants handle routine maintenance. Notify landlord in writing; if unresolved after 1 month, get court order to deduct costs from rent.
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