India, April 13 -- A rental listing in Bengaluru has sparked a debate over tenant rights and landlord practices after a prospective tenant was asked to pay not just a standard two-month security deposit, but an additional Rs.25,000 specifically for electronic appliances in a fully furnished flat.

"I was searching for a rented flat for my friend. And I found a fully furnished place. The owner asked for a 2-month deposit, which is fine. Now on top of that, he asked for a 25k deposit for electronic appliances. Is this normal in Bangalore?" the Redditor wrote.

The tenant argued that any damages should ideally be covered within the main security deposit. However, responses from other users, many of whom identify as landlords or long-term ten...