India, Nov. 19 -- Bengaluru's rental market is once again under scrutiny, with Redditors residing along major real estate corridors reporting soaring rents, steep security deposits, and what they call landlords' 'passive income'. Small 400-600 sq. ft. units are renting for Rs.30,000- Rs.40,000, with deposits ranging from Rs.1.2 lakh to Rs.2 lakh.

Many of these homes, users noted, come with 'dungeon-core architecture. 2008 tiles. no sunlight, no ventilation.' One tenant reported that a landlord closed the terrace and then asked them to pay for using it, while another was charged Rs.2,500 per month for parking, on top of already high rents.

"Bangalore landlords be like: Rent is income, Security Deposit is passive income. At this point I'm...