India, April 29 -- A tenant in Bengaluru alleged on Reddit that his landlord deducted the entire security deposit after he vacated the property, covering the notice period, painting, and maintenance repairs. This triggered a debate over rental practices in the city, where tenants often report steep deductions at move-out. While one month's rent was deducted toward the notice period as per the agreement, the landlord also charged an additional month's rent for painting and maintenance. This prompted the tenant to question whether such multiple deductions are fair or legally justified.

"I recently vacated my rental, and now my landlord is refusing to return my full security deposit. He's deducted 1 month's rent (saying it's for the notice ...