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Bengaluru Tenant’s Viral Video Alleges Only ₹18,000 Returned From ₹70,000 Deposit

She plans a legal notice within 15 days with no public response yet from the owner.

Overview

  • Charu Gupta says she and two roommates vacated their Yeshwanthpur 3BHK after the owner said he intended to sell the flat.
  • Gupta alleges she received ₹18,000 back from a ₹70,000 deposit, citing deductions she says equaled about three months’ rent for vacancy during repairs, a painting/repairs clause, and disputed damages.
  • Her Instagram post has drawn wide attention and mixed reactions over rental deposit practices in Bengaluru.
  • She claims the owner has multiple flats and blocked her on WhatsApp, and she says she will issue a legal notice and may go to court if there is no reply within 15 days.
  • Coverage notes the landlord’s account has not been published; the video caption states the three tenants together paid ₹2.4 lakh and alleges ₹1.6 lakh was not returned.