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Bengaluru Landlords Demand High Rent Deposits for Office Spaces

Bengaluru Landlords Demand High Rent Deposits for Office Spaces
'Rent = MBA fees': Bengaluru landlords now ask 10 month rent just to unlock office · businesstoday.in

Imagine you want to rent an office in Bengaluru.

Landlords are asking for a huge amount of money upfront, like 10 months of rent!

This is making it hard for startups.

People are complaining because it feels like a down payment to buy the property.

Landlords say they need protection, but this makes it difficult for businesses to start up.

This goes against rules that limit deposits, and could hurt Bengaluru's economy.

Key facts

Issue
High rent deposits for office spaces in Bengaluru
Affected Parties
Startups and tenants
Deposit Amounts
Reported to be up to 10 months rent upfront
Location
Bengaluru, India
Related Legislation
Model Tenancy Act (violated by practices)

Quotes

Chandralekha MR

Founder of fintech startup Dime

“I was born and raised here, but this number still felt unreal.”
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“Reddit is filled with these horror stories.”
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