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Bengaluru tenant alleges landlord deducted 80,396 from 1 lakh security deposit

Bengaluru real estate: Claiming no damage to the apartment and that he had treated it ‘like my own home,’ the tenant said the deductions made him feel as though he was paying to renovate the flat for its next occupant. (Photo for representational purposes only)
Updated on Jul 14, 2026 09:00 pm IST

General public can now apply for job of handling ATVMs: Western Railway

General public can now apply for job of handling ATVMs: Western Railway
Published on Jul 01, 2026 04:10 am IST

' 40,000 rent, 2.4 lakh deposit': Bengaluru flat hunt fuels debate on security

Bengaluru's rental market is once again under the spotlight.
Updated on Jun 18, 2026 12:56 pm IST

Mumbai tenant alleges 1 lakh deposit withheld by landlord over flat repainting

A tenant has sparked a debate over rental practices in Mumbai after alleging on Reddit that his landlord was withholding a security deposit of more than 1 lakh unless the 1BHK apartment in Chembur was returned in freshly painted condition. (Picture for representational purposes only)
Updated on Jun 12, 2026 09:24 am IST

Bengaluru founder says finding a flat felt tough despite 80,000 monthly budget

Raj Vikramaditya is the Bengaluru-based founder and CEO of takeUforward
Updated on Jun 08, 2026 05:59 pm IST

Bengaluru founder shares rental ordeal: ‘Why being a bachelor is an issue?’

Raj Vikramaditya is the founder of learning platform takeUforward and a former Google techie.
Updated on Jun 07, 2026 11:59 pm IST

‘Lost job within 3 hours of paying 78K security deposit,’ says Bengaluru tenant

A Bengaluru tenant’s ordeal has sparked a debate over fairness and legal clarity in the city’s rental market after he lost a significant portion of his security deposit, along with the token amount, within hours of paying it. (Photo for representational purposes only)
Updated on May 06, 2026 08:41 am IST

Gurgaon Airbnb host says guests damaged property: ‘Crime Patrol vibes'

A Gurgaon Airbnb host alleged guests trashed her property, forcing her to shut it for two days.
Published on May 03, 2026 12:00 pm IST

Bengaluru woman records call with landlord demanding 3 lakh security deposit

Upasna Dogra documented her house-hunting struggles in Bengaluru
Updated on Mar 25, 2026 06:00 pm IST

Bengaluru tenant accuses landlord of deducting 52,000 from security deposit

Gupta alleged that the landlord owns multiple properties in Bengaluru and has since blocked her on WhatsApp.
Published on Mar 20, 2026 03:00 pm IST

Bengaluru woman reveals 62,150 cost of moving from PG to 2BHK

A Bengaluru woman revealed she spent 62,150 moving from a PG to a flat.
Published on Mar 09, 2026 06:00 pm IST

Nepal, Bhutan & Bangladesh among 38 countries required to pay US visa bond

With bonds ranging from 5,000 dollars to 15,000 dollars, critics argued this financial hurdle could prevent many from entering the US.
Updated on Jan 07, 2026 08:48 pm IST

Rohit Pawar seeks probe into 111 crore embezzlement bid by PWD staffer

Rohit Pawar seeks probe into 111 crore embezzlement bid by PWD staffer
Published on Nov 28, 2025 10:37 am IST

Tenant says landlord unfairly deducted 31k from 44k on false damage claims

The tenant said the landlord unfairly deducted 31k from the 44k deposit.
Published on Nov 21, 2025 09:43 pm IST

Group Home deposit relief likely after 2 years

The requirement of two additional guardians in admission forms is also expected to be reviewed (HT Photo)
Published on Nov 12, 2025 08:36 am IST

PG manager deducts 3,500 deposit for ‘unclaimed’ luggage, sparks discussion

The post has since prompted mixed reactions.
Published on Nov 06, 2025 05:34 pm IST

Bengaluru man says landlord disappeared without returning security deposit

The post struck a chord online, with many users sharing similar experiences in the comments.
Published on Oct 24, 2025 06:00 pm IST

Broker held for duping businesswomen of 11 lakh

After three months of searching, the police arrested the broker on Monday.
Published on Sept 16, 2025 05:16 am IST

‘More than Europe’: Bengaluru 2BHK with 70,000 rent triggers debate

A 2BHK in Bengaluru with an asking rent of 70,000 has sparked a heated discussion
Updated on Sept 01, 2025 10:50 am IST

MCC NEET UG Counselling 2025: Round 1 resignation process ends today

MCC NEET UG Counselling 2025: Round 1 resignation process ends today
Published on Aug 25, 2025 01:32 pm IST

MSEDCL begins recovery of pending bills from consumers’ security deposits

Kalyan, India – September .24 2021 Msedcl staff on action at Kalyan east near Saibaba Nagar to disconnect the power supply for defaulting in payment of electricity bills. in Kalyan, India, on Friday, September .24 2021. (Photo by Rishikesh Choudhary/ Hindustan Times)
Published on Jul 25, 2025 11:08 am IST

' 2 Lakh deposit for 20K rent?’: A viral post on Bengaluru’s housing woes

Bengaluru has made several headlines over its housing woes, which includes exorbitant rent and deposits, and extensive interviews by landlords.
Updated on Jul 06, 2025 02:11 pm IST

Canadian man stunned by 19 lakh deposit demand for Bengaluru 3BHK

A Canadian's post on Bengaluru rent deposit of 19.25 lakh went viral.
Published on Jun 29, 2025 11:46 am IST

Tenant slams Bengaluru’s 6-month deposit rule: 'That's why people want to buy'

A Bengaluru tenant rants about renting norms that require six months' deposit
Published on Jun 19, 2025 02:53 pm IST

2.7 lakh for 3 BHK?’: Bengaluru resident calls out sky-high rent

The post, features a screenshot of a rental listing quoting 2.7 lakh per month for a 1,464 sq ft apartment.
Published on Jun 02, 2025 05:59 pm IST

Bengaluru villa horror: Tenants harassed, locked out, threatened with false case

Bengaluru professionals who rented a villa in Whitefield were allegedly harassed by a land lady.
Published on May 25, 2025 01:23 pm IST

Professor in Dehradun loses lakhs in digital arrest scam; cops investigate

For representational purposes only. (PTI Photo)
Updated on May 24, 2025 09:56 am IST

Rethink 20 lakh security fee for group home: HC to Chandigarh

High court directs Chandigarh administration to apply its mind on the aspect of 20 lakh as security amount, which could deprive deserving patients of admission because of paucity of funds. (HT Photo)
Published on May 20, 2025 10:18 am IST

Group home: Chandigarh admn extends last date to apply till March 25

Having 80 seats, the Group Home has been built in compliance with the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017, assuring mentally and intellectually disabled persons their right to community living and security. (HT Photo)
Published on Mar 11, 2025 11:48 am IST

Chandigarh MC to take over 50 taxi stands as operators fail to comply with terms

Following a directive issued on December 9, 2024, the operators were given 15 days to fulfil these formalities, failing which the MC warned it would reclaim the taxi stands and their case will not be considered for allotment for the next five years. (File)
Published on Mar 06, 2025 09:58 am IST