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Sharing his ordeal, Shravan Tickoo wrote that despite living in the 2BHK flat for two years, he never once spoke directly to the landlord.
When he demanded proper invoices, Shravan Tickoo said that he was handed a handwritten sheet with vague charges.(Representative Image)
A LinkedIn post by entrepreneur Shravan Tickoo- detailing his frustrating experience with a landlord in Bengaluru- sparked reactions on the platform. Shravan Tickoo, who recently shifted homes, claimed that his landlord returned less than half of his hefty ₹1.5 lakh security deposit, citing arbitrary deductions.
Sharing his ordeal, Shravan Tickoo wrote that despite living in the 2BHK flat for two years, he never once spoke directly to the landlord- who only communicated through the building manager.
“There were always rumours that the owner had harassed previous tenants. So, when the time came, I was mentally prepared,” he said. What followed, however, still left him stunned: ₹55,000 for painting, ₹25,000 for “miscellaneous damages” and even ₹2,000 for using the building’s lift.
When he demanded proper invoices, Shravan Tickoo said that he was handed a handwritten sheet with vague charges. In the end, he got back just ₹68,000- a little over 40% of his deposit.
“I take the blame for not doing proper due diligence,” he wrote, adding, “but the reality is, dealing with landlords in Bengaluru is just disheartening.”
“Bangalore landlords are becoming a menace,” Shravan Tickoo said, concluding, “I hope this reaches someone who can change that.”
Other users also shared similar stories in the comments with one writing, “It’s not just Bangalore. I was scammed by my landlord in Chennai the same way. India has no fair rental regulation.”
Another added, “My landlord deducted ₹1 lakh from my ₹4 lakh deposit. The anxiety of just asking for my own money was unreal.”
When not reading, this ex-literature student can be found searching for an answer to the question, “What is the purpose of journalism in society?”
When not reading, this ex-literature student can be found searching for an answer to the question, “What is the purpose of journalism in society?”
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