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Delhi Woman Claims Landlord Demands Security Deposit Deduction Over Barbed Wire Removal
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News18•02-10-2026, 08:00
Delhi Woman Claims Landlord Demands Security Deposit Deduction Over Barbed Wire Removal
- •Sristy Choudhury, a Delhi business owner, alleges her landlord is attempting to deduct from her security deposit for removing barbed wire at the property's entrance.
- •Choudhury, founder of Delhi Poetry Slam and Two Roads Studio, stated she took over the property in poor condition and spent years maintaining it.
- •The dispute arose after the landlady questioned bamboo structures and then the removal of barbed wire, claiming it impacted security.
- •Choudhury argued the barbed wire was unsuitable for a business entrance and highlighted significant seepage issues she dealt with during her tenancy.
- •She claims the landlords were aware of and involved in the decision to remove the barbed wire, which was necessary for customer access.
Key Questions Answered
The Delhi landlord wanted to deduct money from the security deposit because barbed wire had been removed from the property's entrance.
The tenant claimed she took over the property in a very poor, totally rundown, and unused condition, and spent years maintaining it.
The tenant pointed out that she had to deal with severe property seepage throughout the duration of her tenancy.
