Rent deposit in Banco agricola

Usually you give it to the landlord and they are supposed to deposit it, but they never do.

That's what I hear can be done, but I've never been in that situation. I think my general response to a disagreeable rent increase would be to move out after living out my deposit. So far though I've had a good reason to move once a year or so (found a better place, could afford a better place etc.) so I haven't had to deal with rent increases.

I've been in my current apartment for over a year and even though my rent contract says there should be a rent increase of 10% per year, it is only a one year contract so I imagine it has expired, and no one has asked me for additional rent.

1) Yes, the law is in force. All deposits originating in a lease should be taken by the landlord to the Banco Agricola. Most landlords, however, don?t do it unless they have to start legal action against the tenant.

2) The landlord cannot legally increase the rent unilaterally. If he refuses to receive the rent previously established, then the tenant can deposit it at the Banco Agricola.