Stage 1: What's the Story? • Party Positions
Share what happened from both sides. Honest details help us find a common-sense resolution quickly.
Stage 2: Photos, Bills & Receipts
Look at the claimed expenses, repair quotes, and handover photos across the 5 standard categories.
ITEM 1Painting & Wall Wear
Repainting quote vs. Karnataka Rent Control wear & tear norms
ITEM 2Fixtures & Appliance Servicing
10% annual depreciation on electrical & sanitary fittings
ITEM 3Notice Period & Move-Out Rent
1-Month statutory notice standard vs. 2-month agreement penalties
ITEM 4BESCOM Electricity & Water Bills
Strict actuals recovery backed by official verified bills
ITEM 5Deep Cleaning Charges
Broom-clean handover standard vs. mandatory deep clean deductions
Need to dispute additional items?
Add custom items like balcony pigeon netting, lost key duplication, or furniture repair.
Stage 3: The Fair-Play Check • Bengaluru Tenancy Norms
Clear evaluation of what Karnataka rental law and local market practices say about these deductions.
Fair-Play & Common Sense Assessment
Weighing tenant wear-and-tear protections against legitimate landlord recovery (BESCOM verified usage, valid notice shortfall).
- Sec 108(m) Transfer of Property Act: Routine repainting after 24-month tenancy is normal wear & tear.
- Sec 74 Indian Contract Act: 2-month notice forfeiture is an unfair penalty when 32 days notice was given.
- Appliance Depreciation: 40% straight-line wear & tear amortized on 4-year-old split AC.
- BESCOM Strict Actuals: Owner is entitled to 100% of verified electricity consumed (₹4,350).
- Pro-Rata Notice Rule: If notice had fallen below 30 days, landlord would be entitled to pro-rata rent.
- Physical Damage Protection: Any actual damage beyond ordinary wear-and-tear is recoverable.
| Item / Category | Claimed by Owner | Fair-Play Cap | Difference | Status | Bengaluru Tenancy Grounds |
|---|
Stage 4: The Negotiation Room • Settle Over Chai
Find common ground through friendly give-and-take. Most Bengaluru disputes settle right here in under 3 rounds.
"Namaskara Aditi & Rajesh! You are only ₹15,450 apart on a ₹2,00,000 security deposit. After 2 good years of tenancy, let's not waste months in broker arguments or stress. How about meeting halfway so the deposit refund clears in 48 hours?"
Stage 5: Mutual Agreement & 48-Hour Refund Release
Signed by both parties. Enforceable as an arbitral award under Section 73 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996.
MUTUAL SETTLEMENT & ESCROW REFUND AGREEMENT
Executed Under Section 73 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
DOCKET REF: BLR-ODR-2026-WFD-4921 | TIMESTAMP: 2026-04-03 14:32:00 IST
1. PARTIES & DEMISED PREMISES
Tenant: Aditi Sharma (aditi.sharma@techie.in)
Landlord: Rajesh Gowda (rajesh.gowda.blr@gmail.com)
Rented Premises: Prestige Shantiniketan, Tower 7, Flat 1402, Whitefield, Bengaluru - 560066
Security Deposit Escrow: ₹2,00,000 | Monthly Rent: ₹38,000
2. AGREED DEDUCTION SUMMARY
Pursuant to amicable conciliation on the NyayaRent Platform:
| Item / Category | Claimed Amount | Settled Deduction | Agreed Grounds |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOTAL SETTLED DEDUCTION | ₹1,05,000 | ₹31,000 | Mutual Consensus |
3. REFUND & DISCHARGE COVENANTS
The Landlord hereby covenants to release the net refund of ₹1,69,000 to Tenant's designated bank account within 48 hours of execution. Both parties acknowledge full and final settlement of all claims arising out of this tenancy.