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Why This CA Chose Convenience Over Luxury in Mumbai | The Tenant

In this episode of The Tenant, meet Chartered Accountant Satkar Jain, who traded glamour for convenience by renting a modest 2BHK in one of Mumbai’s most practical neighbourhoods. With a 600 sqft carpet area, a spacious kitchen, and a deeply personal connection to the community, Satkar shares why living near Jain temples, hosting frequent guests, and staying close to essentials outweighed fancy real estate upgrades. From renting during COVID-19 at ₹33,000/month to now paying ₹60,000, hear how the rental journey has evolved, and why he says this home—though humble—has been “lucky” for him. Watch till the end as he talks about the upcoming redevelopment, rental trends, and why convenience > glamour for city living.

Why This Couple Rents in Gurgaon Despite Owning a Delhi Flat | The Tenant

Meet a young couple who owns a home in Delhi but chose to rent a 2BHK in Gurgaon for convenience and safety. From daily 3-hour commutes to parental resistance over paying ₹70K rent, they share their honest journey of shifting to Golf Course Road. Why do they call Noida unsafe? What made them choose Gurgaon? Watch the full episode of The Tenant to find out!

The Bandra tenant enjoying the bungalow vibe in a 1BHK home | The Tenant

Step into the world of Pooja Sable, a lawyer living in Bandra—India’s celebrity hub—where she enjoys the charm of a bungalow-style apartment. From Portuguese villas and coffee shops to the ease of commuting via the Coastal Road, find out why she believes there's no place like Bandra! She shares insights on rental agreements, her journey from a ₹16,000/month rental to ₹1 lakh/month, and her next goal—a 2BHK in Bandra. Watch her story in this episode of The Tenant!

This Tenant stays in Mumbai from Mon-Friday, goes Home on Weekend | The Tenant

In this episode of The Tenant, meet a Mumbai professional who spends ₹40,000 per month just to avoid a long daily commute! His 1BHK in Nahur is his "transit home" for weekdays, while he moves to his real home in Badlapur on weekends. Why did he choose this setup? Better work-life balance, shorter travel time, and a mix of city and nature living. Watch as he shares his unique home story, rental costs, and why he prefers Badlapur over Mumbai

This First Time Tenant Wants to Go Back to being an Owner | The Tenant

Meet Supriya Praveen, a marketing professional, and her husband, Sapnil Kulkarni, a stock trader, who transitioned from being homeowners to tenants after marriage. Living in a 450 sq. ft. 1.5BHK apartment near Powai, they share the challenges of renting—from paying ₹43,000 monthly rent to frequent pest control issues. Hear their story of compromises, relationship growth, and why Supriya believes being an owner is better. Watch the full journey in this episode of The Tenant!

This IT Engineer in Mumbai Lived in 17 homes over 12 years | The Tenant

Meet Rishi Sinha, an IT professional who has changed 17 houses in 12 years. On the new episode of the tenant, Rishi Sinha shares why he moved from Delhi NCR to Mumbai, his experience of renting houses in NCR and Mumbai and what is his final goal when it comes to housing.

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!

The Real Estate broker renting a 150sqft home in Mumbai | The Tenant

Meet Devraj Choudhary, a real estate broker living in a 150 sq. ft. affordable housing apartment in Juhu. From carrying cement to closing ₹8.35 crore deals, his journey is one of resilience and hard work. Discover why he believes brokers need a healthy bank balance, the challenges of part-time competitors, and the story behind his life-changing ₹7 lakh brokerage. Watch the latest episode of The Tenant!

This Tenant Moved From U.S. To Mumbai For Doing Standup Comedy | The Tenant

In this episode of The Tenant, meet Bharat Dhir, a stand-up comedian who recently moved from the USA to Mumbai. He shares his surprise at how narrow the city feels and explains why he believes India offers better opportunities for comedians compared to the US. Plus, hear about a tenant who struck it big in the stock market and is now enjoying early retirement! Don’t miss their fascinating stories in this latest episode

A Bachelor’s struggle in getting a rental home in Mumbai | The Tenant

A Bachelor’s Struggle in Getting a Rental Home In Mumbai. Meet Abhishek and Akash Deep, who moved to a 1BHK in Mumbai's Andheri East, one of the toughest places to find a rented house. Watch the latest episode of The Tenant.

Bangalore couple renting a home so big that it can fit a cricket team in Mumbai | The Tenant

This episode of The Tenant features a couple who moved to Bangalore and found a 4 BHK that is so spacious where they can fit a whole cricket team. The house has 4 balconies and in close proximity to Airport. Watch their story

This Tenant Owns A Home But Lives On Rent In Andheri West | The Tenant

In this episode of The Tenant, meet Lubhda Ogale, a PR professional residing in Mumbai. Despite owning a home, Ogale along with her family has rented a house in Andheri, West. Tune in to find out what factors have led her to pay over Rs 35 lakhs in rent in over 8 years!

Instagram star influencer moves out of village to rent in Navi Mumbai | The Tenant

In this episode of The Tenant meet Rajesh Jadhav, an Instagrammer who runs 'Marketing Mentor,' a business and marketing publication with 1 million followers. Watch his journey moving from a small village to the megacity Mumbai. What drew him to the city? How is life different in a city from a village? What works for him and what does not? Tune in!

The Noida couple converted as Mumbaikars | The Tenant

Meet a couple from Noida that has now become complete Mumbaikars. Why did they come to Mumbai and what is it that makes it their preferred city? Is it the 8 PM deadline for getting back home in Noida or a life full of freedom in Mumbai? Our Tenant says she will take the freedom in Mumbai even if it comes with smaller homes and potholed roads. Watch the latest episode of The Tenant!

Finding Ahmedabad In Mumbai | The Tenant

From Ahmedabad to Mumbai, meet a young couple who made the shift and are now living in a peaceful part of South Mumbai. How different are home prices in Mumbai vs Ahmedabad? Our Tenant says prices in a premium part of Ahmedabad are on par with a distant location in Mumbai - Mira Road. Also, our Tenant says that a non-compliant Vastu home was a deal breaker for them. Watch!

Rent in India's smallest apartment | The Tenant

Living in the smallest apartment in India! Our Tenant in this episode moved from a small town in Madhya Pradesh and came to Mumbai to fulfill his entrepreneurship ambitions. Dealing with fraud as an entrepreneur, our tenant says that when he was doing a panipuri business, a broker lied to him that BMC gives footpaths for business. The Tenant paid up and the broker ran away. Listen to his story in this episode of The Tenant!

The Tenant Who Shifted From City To Near Forest | The Tenant

Birds, snakes, scorpions, and deer as neighbours in Thane. Our tenant in this episode shows us life in an apartment next to the forest. When asked about the reason for living on rent, the elderly couple highlighted that they found children's education as a better investment in comparison to buying a home. Moving out of Mumbai after Covid, our Tenant says lockdown allowed them to explore newer cities. They saw Goa and Lonavala but chose Thane. Why? Watch the full episode to know!

Struggling Actor Staying Put In A One-Room Kitchen In Versova l The Tenant

In this episode of The Tenant, meet a 27-year-old man who arrived in Mumbai five years back to become an actor. Surviving with only Rs 1,500 for a month on food, our actor-tenant says that he and his friend had just vada pav every day for a month to make it happen. How did he decide on his housing and how does he keep his expenses low? Watch his fascinating journey!