A Bengaluru resident recently took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to shed light on what he called the “biggest scam in Bengaluru” – landlords withholding a portion of the security deposit when tenants vacate apartments, often citing unsubstantiated damage claims.
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“I’ve lived in maybe 10 apartments, and this illegal retention of deposit has happened every single time,” Varun Mayya wrote, striking a chord with many users who shared similar experiences.
The issue, which Mayya highlighted as specific to Bengaluru, was quickly reframed by users as a nationwide problem.
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The issue, which Mayya highlighted as specific to Bengaluru, was quickly reframed by users as a nationwide problem.
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One user suggested a workaround, “The best way to avoid this is to hand over the apartment to a new tenant and take the deposit amount directly from them.”
Another shared a similar experience in Mumbai, where a friend had to involve the police to retrieve the deposit, though a deduction was still made. “The cops were bemused by the landlord’s demands, but Bombay cops are better in this way,” the user added.
Highlighting the severity of the problem elsewhere, a user remarked, “At least y’all get some of it back. In Gurgaon, the owner gets dementia the moment you leave and forgets you existed.”
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Recently, another woman claimed she was asked to pay ₹5 lakh as security deposit on a ₹40,000 per month apartment. Harnidh Kaur took to social media to share her renting woes and her post has grabbed eyeballs on X (formerly Twitter), where many said that rent prices in Bengaluru are “out of control".
“5 lakh deposit for a flat with 40k rent. I’m so tired,” Kaur posted on X.
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