8 month Bangalore stay: buy used furniture, ask landlord, or rent from Rentomojo/local guys?
moving into an unfurnished flat around bellandur/sarjapur side for maybe 8 months and somehow the furniture/appliance decision is more stressful than the lease.
need basic stuff only:
bed/cot
mattress
fridge
washing machine
desk/chair
maybe wardrobe
options i’m considering:
ask landlord to add basic stuff and mention repairs in lease
buy used from OLX/local shops and resell later
rent separately from Rentomojo / Furlenco / local rental guys
buying used feels okay for desk/chair/bed frame, but fridge and washing machine are the headache. transport, floor charges, repair risk, resale after 8 months, all that.
landlord-provided stuff sounds easy, but if the fridge compressor or washing machine motor dies, i don’t want it becoming a security deposit fight later.
renting looks practical for under 10 months, especially if pickup and support are clean. i checked Rentomojo also because they seem more sorted for appliances and relocation, but older Reddit complaints about condition/refunds/early closure are making me cautious.
my current checklist is:
take delivery photos/videos
check scratches/stains/serial numbers
confirm replacement policy if item is dirty/damaged
check early closure fee
keep support screenshots
plan pickup few days before moving out
get society lift/gate pass rules in writing
people who have done this in Bangalore or any other city, what was least painful?
landlord furniture, OLX/local used stuff, or Rentomojo/Furlenco/local rentals?
not looking for premium furniture. just want clean working stuff and no drama during exit.