Canadian tech influencer says Bengaluru landlords are the greediest, netizens agree: ‘Absolutely crazy'
In the now-viral post, which has sparked a discussion, Friesen compared the high security deposits in the 'Silicon Valley of India' with countries like Singapore, Dubai, London, New York City, and others. Friesen, who has lived in India for eight years, shared a screenshot of a flat up for rent on a popular property app, highlighting the security deposit for 12 months: Rs 23 lakh.
'Bengaluru landlords are the greediest in the world. Rs. 23 lakh security deposit (12 months rent) is OUTRAGEOUS. meanwhile, deposits in other cities: NYC? 1 month Toronto? 1 month Singapore? 1 month per year of lease SF? 2 months' Dubai? 5%-10% of annual rent London? 5-6 weeks',' he wrote on X.
See the post here:
Bengaluru landlords are the greediest in the world
Rs. 23 lakh security deposit (12 months rent) is OUTRAGEOUS
meanwhile, deposits in other cities:
NYC? 1 month
Toronto? 1 month
Singapore? 1 month per year of lease
SF? 2 months'
Dubai? 5%-10% of annual rent
London? 5-6 weeks' pic.twitter.com/WPkl5o40C9
— Caleb (@caleb_friesen2) July 21, 2025
With nearly two lakh views, the post sparked a fresh discussion on surging rents and security deposits in metro cities. Several users agreed with Friesen's post, with a user commenting, 'Bengaluru is absolutely crazy honestly. We here in MMR pay 3-5 months depending on area and they actually give back the deposit if house is maintained well.' Another user wrote, 'Very greedy. And they will try their level best to cut everything from the deposit when you leave and return pennies.'
'One makes them greedier, if we simply go without negotiating to a sensible price point with them. I feel that's what happened to most of these stubborn landlords, few people really paid for what they asked, & the market is now disturbed,' a third user reacted.
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