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  • Bengaluru landlady on the run after letting 2 Uganda women rent home without papers

    Bengaluru landlady on the run after letting 2 Uganda women rent home without papers

    'We are appealing again to follow legal and mandatory provisions when renting to foreigners. Failing which, legal action will be taken on both the landlord and the tenant/s,' Bengaluru police commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh said.

  • After rants on greedy landlord, Rs 23 lakh deposit, Canadian man finally finds home in Bengaluru

    After rants on greedy landlord, Rs 23 lakh deposit, Canadian man finally finds home in Bengaluru

    Originally moving to Bengaluru eight years ago in search of 'passive growth,' digital creator Caleb Friesen recently returned to the city after a brief stay in Mizoram.

  • Paying rent with credit cards in 2025: Benefits and hidden charges

    Paying rent with credit cards in 2025: Benefits and hidden charges

    Credit cards can be convenient and rewarding for rent payments—but beware of fees and debt traps.

  • 'Bengaluru landlords are the greediest': Canadian man slams Rs 23 lakh security deposit demand

    'Bengaluru landlords are the greediest': Canadian man slams Rs 23 lakh security deposit demand

    This comes around three weeks after Caleb Friesen called it 'bonkers' after coming across a property listing in Bengaluru which sought a staggering Rs 19.25 lakh security deposit for a 3 BHK apartment with a monthly rent of Rs 1.75 lakh.

  • Mumbai's runaway rents cool down as supply increases, redevelopment slows in most suburbs

    Mumbai's runaway rents cool down as supply increases, redevelopment slows in most suburbs

    According to brokers, rent increases in western suburbs such as Andheri, Goregaon, Malad, and Borivali have gone down to levels mirroring regular inflation, while those in Bandra, Khar, and Santacruz remain slightly higher.

  • Bengaluru landlord wants Rs 19 lakh deposit for 3 BHK, shocks Canadian tenant: 'Absolutely bonkers'

    Bengaluru landlord wants Rs 19 lakh deposit for 3 BHK, shocks Canadian tenant: 'Absolutely bonkers'

    Digital creator Caleb Friesen was looking to rent a flat for him and his family comprising his pregnant wife, their son, and their househelp. He had moved from Canada to Bengaluru eight years ago. After living in Mizoram for a while, Friesen appears to be planning to move back to the IT capital.

  • New CPI series to calculate electricity inflation based on total bill value; housing to exclude employer provided accommodations

    New CPI series to calculate electricity inflation based on total bill value; housing to exclude employer provided accommodations

    The change is expected to improve the accuracy and robustness of CPI estimates, particularly in light of the increasing complexity of electricity billing structures across states

  • Salman Khan's brother Sohail Khan rents out his Bandra shop for Rs. 10.3 crore for 5 years

    Salman Khan's brother Sohail Khan rents out his Bandra shop for Rs. 10.3 crore for 5 years

    Bollywood actor, producer, and director Sohail Khan has leased a premium shop in Mumbai’s upscale Bandra area to The Irish House for 60 months, as per documents reviewed by Square Yards.

  • Bengaluru techie gets 7.5% pay hike, rent goes up by 10%: 'Rent will become more than my salary'

    Bengaluru techie gets 7.5% pay hike, rent goes up by 10%: 'Rent will become more than my salary'

    A couple of curious X users even asked Grok if Ray's rent could ever become more than his salary and according to the AI assistant, it is a possibility.

  • Zara shuts iconic Mumbai store with Rs 7.5 lakh daily rent after 8 years: Report

    Zara shuts iconic Mumbai store with Rs 7.5 lakh daily rent after 8 years: Report

    The store's sales were not able to match the exorbitant rentals, a report said.

  • This 52nd floor Tenant says Never buy a Home for the View | The Tenant

    This 52nd floor Tenant says Never buy a Home for the View | The Tenant

    In this episode of The Tenant, meet Sumit Chandra, a Delhi native embracing Mumbai’s high-rise living! His 2BHK on the 52nd floor offers breathtaking views, a refreshing breeze, and a lifestyle he loves. From working near home to enjoying top-tier amenities, Sumit shares why he chose this apartment, the pros and cons of high-rise living, and his thoughts on Mumbai’s ever-changing skyline.

  • Hrithik Roshan's ex-wife Sussanne Khan rents her lavish Mumbai Jogeshwari's apartment for Rs 2.37 lakh per month

    Hrithik Roshan's ex-wife Sussanne Khan rents her lavish Mumbai Jogeshwari's apartment for Rs 2.37 lakh per month

    Renowned interior designer, entrepreneur, and Hrithik Roshan's ex-wife, Sussanne Khan, has rented a luxurious apartment in Mumbai's upscale Jogeshwari West locality. According to property registration documents reviewed by Square Yards, the lease agreement was finalized at a monthly rent of Rs. 2.37 lakh.

  • Paying rent with a credit card: Is it worth it?

    Paying rent with a credit card: Is it worth it?

    Paying rent with a credit card offers benefits like earning rewards, improving cash flow, and building your credit score. This option makes sense when rewards outweigh the fees or for short-term cash shortages, but it’s essential to repay on time and track your spending to avoid debt.

  • 'House hunting in Gurgaon is wild': Bengaluru woman gets rejected for having 'a serious' boyfriend

    'House hunting in Gurgaon is wild': Bengaluru woman gets rejected for having 'a serious' boyfriend

    The exchange happened through a Facebook group called Flat and Flatmates (Gurgaon).

  • The Tenant Forced to Live On Rent Due To Builder's Default | The Tenant

    The Tenant Forced to Live On Rent Due To Builder's Default | The Tenant

    Meet Madhu Parasrampuria, a sales professional and tenant by compulsion, not choice. After investing in an under-construction home under a subvention scheme, his builder defaulted, forcing him to bear the double burden of rent and steep EMIs. Now living in a 2BHK in Goregaon with his family of five, Madhu opens up about the financial strain, sacrifices, and the harsh realities of stalled projects. Why does he warn against under-construction properties and bank schemes? Tune into this episode of The Tenant for his powerful story and hard-earned advice!

  • Tenant forced to wear helmet inside flat as ceiling crumbles: ‘Our lives are miserable’

    Tenant forced to wear helmet inside flat as ceiling crumbles: ‘Our lives are miserable’

    The tenants said they decided to file a suit against the landlord after a massive storm in 2020, which sent a 'waterfall' of stormwater cascading from the ceilings across nearly every floor of the five-storied apartment.

  • Bengaluru man flags 'biggest scam' when it comes to rental security deposit: 'happened every time'

    Bengaluru man flags 'biggest scam' when it comes to rental security deposit: 'happened every time'

    The Bengaluru man's frustrations resonated widely, with 1.1 million views, with other renters chiming in to describe similar experiences across Indian cities, highlighting a larger pattern of alleged unfair deposit retention.

  • This rat-poop-filled flat is New York City's most expensive 'slum'. Its rent is Rs 3 lakh a month

    This rat-poop-filled flat is New York City's most expensive 'slum'. Its rent is Rs 3 lakh a month

    In May, a resident and his dog even acquired a parasitic infection from the nasty conditions. Hunter Boone, 34, told the media that they suffered from prolonged digestive problems and were unable to keep food down because of exposure to rat poop.

  • Man rents single room with attached bathroom for Rs 15 per month. But there's a catch

    Man rents single room with attached bathroom for Rs 15 per month. But there's a catch

    Manish Aman said he has to pay Rs 5,856 for 5.5 years, of which Rs 1,500 is refundable.

  • Actor Kartik Aaryan rents out Juhu property for Rs 4.5 lakh per month

    Actor Kartik Aaryan rents out Juhu property for Rs 4.5 lakh per month

    Kartik Aaryan bought the apartment measuring 1,912 sq ft at the Siddhi Vinayak Presidency society in Juhu with his mother Mala Tiwari in June 2024 for Rs 17.5 crore.

  • Sydney landlord lists his balcony as 'sunny room' for Rs 81,000 rent monthly

    Sydney landlord lists his balcony as 'sunny room' for Rs 81,000 rent monthly

    The advertisement depicts the cramped, box-like space outfitted with a single bed, mirror, blinds, and a rug, seemingly laid over tiled flooring.

  • Bengaluru techie sparks a trend after viral post on view from Rs 80,000-rent flat: 'So worth it'

    Bengaluru techie sparks a trend after viral post on view from Rs 80,000-rent flat: 'So worth it'

    Social media users have been sharing pictures of the views from their homes with the details of their location and the rent after a similar post by a software engineer from Bengaluru went viral.

  • Noida techie moves to Bengaluru, rents a 3-BHK flat for Rs 80,000. He has only 1 regret

    Noida techie moves to Bengaluru, rents a 3-BHK flat for Rs 80,000. He has only 1 regret

    'I respect my time more than money,' 26-year-old solutions engineer Ashish Jha said. 'When I moved from Noida to Bengaluru, I had made up my mind that I would cut the daily commute time as much as possible since in my previous job, I had to travel from Noida to Delhi.'

  • Harsh summer driving up demand for AC rentals in Bengaluru

    Harsh summer driving up demand for AC rentals in Bengaluru

    The harsh summer in Bengaluru this year is not only driving up sales of air conditioners and coolers but also the demand for rental ACs in the tech hub.

  • Bombay Shaving Company CEO pays Rs 1.5 lakh rent, shares why it 'makes no sense to buy' a flat

    Bombay Shaving Company CEO pays Rs 1.5 lakh rent, shares why it 'makes no sense to buy' a flat

    'The apartment I live in is roughly worth Rs 7.5-8 crore. If I were to buy that apartment and I had to leverage, let's say, 70 percent of it, Rs 6 crore loan would be Rs 6-7 lakh per month of EMI, which is like four times my rental cost,' Shantanu Deshpande said.

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