Landlord refuses to return the deposit, does calling the police help?

No.
110 clearly states that civil disputes are not under their jurisdiction; they only handle criminal cases.
But the same person, using a different approach, can get back 7,000 yuan of deposit within 24 hours.
The first 11 days of reckless running around, being scolded as a stubborn tenant, blocked, and wanting to give up.
Finally, the last petition, the landlord obediently refunds the money.
Is this contrast enough to hurt?
Why is calling the police useless?
The police will call the landlord in front of you and ask if they are willing to return.
The landlord says no.
The police shrug, saying, "See, I have no way."
It's not that the police are inactive; it's how the rules are.
Contract disputes fall under civil law, and the police can't intervene.
You call 110, 12345, contact the community, or a lawyer.
Circling back, you find all dead ends.
What do those online smart guys teach?
Report no invoice issuance, get a fine of a few hundred yuan, landlord doesn't care.
Report illegal group rentals, wait for news, but it sinks into the sea.
Report fire safety violations, they say as long as there's a fire hydrant, it's fine.
Sue and sue the landlord, first spend 3,000 yuan on a lawyer to authorize information retrieval.
Have you tried these methods yourself?
If not, don’t come out and mislead others.
So what methods work?
Petitions.
Report police station inaction.
What’s the strength of this move?
You're not suing the landlord; you're suing the department that manages the landlord.
Pressure from above, and someone will help you solve it.
That respondent filled out a petition at 4 pm, received a call at 5 pm, and the landlord agreed to refund the money at 9 pm.
All within less than 24 hours.
Why does this method work?
Petitions are part of performance evaluations.
If the police station doesn't act after being reported, higher authorities will investigate.
Once investigated, small issues become big issues, and no one wants to take responsibility.
No matter how tough the landlord is, they can't withstand the pressure from the system.
No matter how busy the police are, they can't ignore higher-level supervision.
This is the rule within the rules.
I've seen too many people get their deposits stolen by landlords; their first reaction is to fight back.
Block them at the door, expose them in groups, curse online.
It feels good, but the money is gone.
Only those who understand the rules can really get their money back.
It's not about arguing reason; it's about finding someone who can enforce it.
Remember these three practical tips:
First, calling the police is okay, but don’t expect them to file a case.
Let the police mediate; having a record is enough.
If the landlord knows you have evidence, they will be cautious.
Second, reporting tax evasion is more effective than fire safety violations.
Not issuing invoices is concrete evidence; one check and you’re sure.
But the fines are small, and the landlord might not care.
Third, petitions about inaction carry the most pressure.
You're not reporting the landlord; you're reporting the department that manages the landlord for neglect.
This is a killer move; don’t use it lightly. If you do, see it through.
Many people ask, isn’t this too harsh?
I want to ask, when the landlord cheated you out of your deposit, were you soft?
When the agent tricked you into signing the contract, were you guilty?
You talk about rules, they talk about interests.
You talk about reason, they talk about fists.
Then use rules that can control fists.
Finally, to be honest.
11 days of reckless running, 24-hour petition.
This time gap is not luck; it’s a method.
Have you experienced those online teachings on suing or arguing?
If not, don’t believe them.
When you really face this kind of situation, first gather evidence, then find channels to exert pressure.
Don’t fight head-on, don’t be emotional, don’t risk yourself.
The money is yours, and your time is yours.
Don’t waste it on useless paths.
Slow down, be steady, don’t rush.
Living is more important than anything else.