Bengaluru landlord withholds tenant’s Rs 80,000 security deposit, claiming he failed to give 3 months notice and refund depends on finding a new tenant; consumer commission orders full refund with 9% interest and Rs 10,000 litigation costs

A tenant in Bengaluru successfully challenged his landlord for the return of an Rs 80,000 security deposit. After relocating to another area, he informed the landlord about his intention to vacate the flat. The landlord failed to provide evidence justifying the withholding of the deposit, including any associated damages. The consumer commission ruled in favor of the tenant, ordering the full refund with interest.