India, Feb. 28 -- Landlords often charge deductions for maintenance from the security deposit, but one recent incident has left a Bengaluru tenant questioning whether the charges were fair after vacating a 2.5 BHK flat.

The tenant shared the experience on Reddit, saying a large amount was deducted for repainting, cleaning, and what the owner called a safety buffer.

"Owner deducted Rs.51,000+ after vacating for painting and cleaning," the caption of the post reads.

According to the post, the landlord had insisted that the entire flat, including the doors, be repainted before handover.

When a painter first visited while the tenant was still living in the flat, he reportedly said not much work was needed and estimated the cost at under R...