India, May 21 -- At a time when Bengaluru's rental market is witnessing growing friction between landlords and tenants over steep rent hikes, delayed security deposit refunds, maintenance charges and restrictions on bachelor tenants, a recent social media post has sparked fresh debate over rental practices in the city.

The discussion follows another tenant's claim that he lost over Rs.60,000 from his security deposit after the landlord allegedly altered lease renewal terms without disclosure after the keys were handed over. In contrast, the latest viral post described a rare 'breath of fresh air' experience, with the tenant saying the landlord deducted only Rs.5,000 towards cleaning charges and refunded the remaining deposit without disp...