India, May 6 -- A Bengaluru apartment rental listing has sparked widespread debate on social media after a landlord posted his apartment for rent with a Rs.8 lakh deposit and Rs.1 lakh rent for a 3BHK. The apartment, located between Electronic City and Sarjapura Road towards the eastern IT corridor, sprawls 1400 sq ft.

"Tell me this is a joke? Rs.8 lakh deposit for fully furnished? And Rs.5 lakh deposit for Semi-furnished? No regulations and the greed is just going up and up!" the Redditor wrote.

Bengaluru, India's tech capital, has long been known for its steep rental deposit norms, often ranging from six to ten months' rent. While other metro cities have moved towards more tenant-friendly practices, Bengaluru's high deposit culture co...