‘Why are all landlords like this?’: Bengaluru tenant’s Reddit post sparks viral debate

A tenant's Reddit post about micromanaging landlords in Bengaluru went viral, receiving over 200 upvotes.

Published on: Jul 17, 2025, 10:53:07 IST

By Yamini C S, Bengaluru

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A Bengaluru tenant’s post on Reddit has sparked a viral conversation around the challenges of renting in India’s ‘tech capital’. The tenant, who shared a series of screenshots of WhatsApp messages with their landlord, captioned the post: “Why all landlords are like this?” — a sentiment that resonated widely across the platform.

Bengaluru has seen several such incidents of late, wherein landlords have a list of demands for their tenants.

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The screenshots showed a string of messages from the landlord regarding rent, water bill, reminders to keep windows shut during rain, keep the gate closed, instructions not to allow delivery personnel past the ground floor, and a reminder that only one bike is allowed to be parked for a 1BHK unit.

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The post, within hours, amassed over 200 upvotes and 180 comments, with users sharing their own landlord horror stories. Some criticized the micromanagement and tone of the messages, calling it "passive aggressive" and "annoying". Others empathized with landlords, citing concerns over property damage and security.

One comment read, “Noting down exact time of someone coming is what cracked me up and passive aggressiveness.”

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Another user quipped, “Bro change your home asap he will make you crazy.”

“I see he's cribbing for 3 things: Leaving windows open during rains; Your guests leaving the gate open; More vehicles parked than what was agreed upon (allegedly). Which of these makes him a bad landlord?” a response said.

“I'm a landlord and this is definitely not acceptable. The tenant is paying rent and little things should be ignored. The house will be painted after he vacates and small things can be taken care then. No need to harass the tenant,” another said.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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