Landlord issue

Landlord issue: I was looking for an apartment in Vandalur and found one. The landlord insisted that I pay the deposit even before the rental agreement was signed. So I paid 3 months in advance. Due to a dispute with the landlord, we decided not to proceed with the move and now the landlord is refusing to return the Rental deposit and does not respond to my queries and calls. Is it legal for the landlord to not return the deposit even though we did not move?[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Best Rated 10 Lawyers in Chennai India. Ask your legal doubt of Landlord issue | Get the best advice and Consultation. Top Lawyers in Chennai, best Law firms in India[/caption]Popular Questions:http://103.133.215.241/lawyerchennai/legal-consultation/regarding-property-registration-2/http://103.133.215.241/lawyerchennai/legal-consultation/ancestral-property-partial-sale-without-partition-deed/http://103.133.215.241/lawyerchennai/legal-consultation/property-divided-in-divorce/