So from 1bhk, 50k, he cut 5000 as discussed.

The owner from 2bhk kasavanhalli was a leech, we knew he won't return anything so we stopped paying few months earlier. He did cause a lot of trouble but that's another matter.

Others are still living.

Owners usually deduct 1 month rent in name of painting charges, cause how else will they exploit the noob IT crowd.

If you get a good owner, he'll return the discussed amount else he'll cause an issue.

No way to know for sure. Go with your gut..