India, March 25 -- A tenant dispute in Bengaluru has reignited concerns over landlord practices and tenant protections, after a renter alleged that a substantial portion of her security deposit was withheld upon moving out.

In a video shared on Instagram, Charu Gupta recounted paying a Rs.70,000 security deposit for a 3BHK apartment in Yeshwanthpur, which she shared with two other tenants. She claimed the landlord later asked them to vacate the flat, citing plans to sell the property. However, after moving out, Gupta said she received only Rs.18,000 back, with nearly Rs.52,000 deducted under various heads, including repair and maintenance charges.

In a similar case, another Bengaluru tenant alleged that over Rs.51,000 was deducted from ...