India, June 29 -- A Bengaluru tenant has sparked a discussion on social media platform Reddit after his landlord deducted more than 60% of his Rs.1 lakh security deposit for what he claims are arbitrary and excessive charges, including repainting, a brokerage plan fee, and even a demand for compensation for a 'rusty kitchen rack.'

The tenant, who had rented a property in Basavanpura Main Road near KR Puram, was paying Rs.15,000 per month and had deposited Rs.1 lakh as an advance. After completing 12 months in the flat and serving a two-month notice, he vacated the house due to a job transfer to his hometown.

According to the Redditor, the landlord presented a detailed breakdown of deductions from the Rs.1 lakh deposit, which included Rs...