India, April 25 -- In Bengaluru, a rising number of tenants report that landlords routinely deduct the equivalent of one month's rent from security deposits as painting charges upon vacating a property. This practice, particularly widespread in the IT capital, has become the norm in the rental housing landscape.

Endroneel Ghosh, a marketing professional, recently moved into a new 2BHK apartment near HSR Layout in Bengaluru, paying Rs.25,000 per month in rent.

"My last rent was about Rs.20,000 for a 2BHK near Begur in south Bengaluru. However, I had to pay an additional month's rent before vacating, which went towards painting and cleaning the apartment," he said.Also Read: Bengaluru real estate: Netizens discuss case of Rs.40,000 rent f...