Overview

• Caleb Friesen posted on X a listing for a Domlur 3BHK demanding a ₹19.25 lakh security deposit alongside a ₹1.75 lakh monthly rent, calling the requirement “bonkers.”
• The social media highlight amassed over 18,000 views and drew a mix of humorous commentary and practical tips from Bengaluru renters.
• Average rents in the city climbed 15.7% in the first quarter of 2025, driving typical security deposits to the equivalent of 5–12 months’ rent.
• Tenants have reported arbitrary landlord deductions of up to ₹82,000 and are using online platforms to expose opaque deposit practices.
• Renters and housing experts are urging the adoption of transparent leasing standards and regulatory reforms to curb excessive deposit demands.