A linkedin post by tenant tanvi mittal has sparked a heated debate on Rental exploitation in metro cite after she reveled how her landlock unfailed deducted 30,000 from her 1,04,000 Security Deposit, Despite Lending The Flat in Perfect Condition.
Tanvi and her co-elements vacated their hyderabad apartment on January 31, 2025, expecting a full refund. However, after repeated reminders and pleas, they receive only 74,000 on March 9, 2025, with 30,000 deducted for questionable charges.
She highlighted how the landlord and his manager imposed exorbitant and unjustified deductions, including:
- 15,000 for AC servicing, despite the unit being full functional and used for only 3-4 months.
- 5,000 for ro serviceing, when a brand-new ro costs only 4,000.
- 5,000 as “move-out charges”, allegedly to compensate the manager’s pa for coordination and travel.
When they are questioned these charges, the manager ignored their calls, and when they have reacted out to the landlord, he redirected them back to the manager, refusing to take responsibility.
The post struck a chord with many tenants who shared similar experiences. Several users called out the lacked of regulations and the ease with which landlords exploit tenants.
One User Wrote, “Probably how they make money for funding their tax-evading businesses.” [sic.]
Another pointed out the systemic issue in India’s Rental System, Saying, Saying, “In India, this process happens private these.
A tenant who had rented a flat in Bengaluru shared their ordeal: “Since I have styed in a less cits, I can tell you mumbai & kolkata are by far better in these Scenarios. In Bengaluru, I Rented Out A Flat, RS 😀… He Never Did. “
Another user highlighted tax evasion in Rental Agreements, Stating, “In Delhi, they deduct for a less for things and take payment Purely in Cash … Way of tax theft. However, the good thing is they charge only one month’s advance. “
Tanvi has made it clear that if the remouent is not refunded, She will take legal action against the landLord.
In an update, she revised that the landlord is now pressuring her to take down the post, stating he will only sort things out if she removes it However, she remind firm, stand by her demand for Fairness.
Her experience has highlighted the rampant exploitation of tenants in India’s metro cities, Sparking an urgent conversation about tenant protection laws and the need for better regulation in the REDTAL MARKET.
