Rent needs to be refunded because of the epidemic. Can the deposit be refunded?

The rental deposit can be refunded during the epidemic.

Details are as follows:

1. If the lease term has expired and the lessee has fulfilled his obligations as agreed in the contract, the lease deposit can be refunded;

2. If the lessee fails to perform its obligations as agreed in the contract or fails to perform, the lessor may require the lessee to undertake the responsibility of reducing the refund of the deposit price.

During the epidemic period, if the lease term has expired and the lessee has fulfilled his obligations as agreed in the contract, the lease deposit can be refunded.

1. The landlord has the right to detain the deposit in the following ways:

1. The lessee fails to cancel the lease as agreed in the contract; The lease contract has an agreement on the lease time, and the rent payable for renting a house is also charged according to the lease time;

2. The lessee fails to pay the rent regularly; During the lease period, it is the lessee's basic obligation to pay the rent, which shall be paid according to the payment method, amount, time and place agreed in the contract; 3. The tenant damages all items belonging to the landlord; Take care of the indoor facilities and protect them from being destroyed by yourself or others. During the lease period, if the goods are damaged due to the lessee, the damaged goods should be repaired or compensated to the landlord.

Second, the rent refund process is as follows:

1. The owner must be informed in advance. If the lease term is not renewed, notice shall be given 15 to 30 days in advance. Settlement of property management fees and water and electricity;

2. The lease term hasn't come yet. If a contract is signed when renting a house and there is an agreement to check out in advance, you can follow the agreed process. Generally, it will not affect the owner's rent collection, and only when a new tenant is found can the rent be withdrawn;

3. If the rent is paid in advance and not full, discuss with the owner to push the rent and detain the deposit.

Legal basis:

Article 590 of the Civil Code of People's Republic of China (PRC)

If the contract cannot be performed due to force majeure, the liability shall be exempted in part or in whole according to the influence of force majeure, unless otherwise stipulated by law. If the contract cannot be performed due to force majeure, the other party shall be informed in time to reduce the possible losses to the other party and provide proof within a reasonable time. If force majeure occurs after the delay in performance, the parties concerned shall not be exempted from the liability for breach of contract.