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Bachelor Denied Home Days After Move-In
1 Oct
Summary
- Entrepreneur asked to vacate apartment days after moving in.
- Residential society cited tenant's bachelor status as reason.
- Incident sparked debate on rental discrimination in Bengaluru.
A Bengaluru entrepreneur has recounted his distressing experience of being asked to leave a rented apartment only five days after moving in. Nikhil Sheoran, founder of Backdoor, stated that the residential society objected to his tenancy due to his unmarried status.
Sheoran had already paid the security deposit and finalized a rental agreement. However, the society president informed him via WhatsApp that "no bachelors allowed" and instructed him to vacate, despite the existing contract. This decision was reportedly communicated to the landlord as well.
Describing the situation as "casual discrimination and harassment," Sheoran highlighted the difficulties faced by bachelors seeking rental accommodation in Bengaluru. His social media post detailing the incident garnered significant attention, prompting a wider online debate.
Netizens discussed the legality of such housing society rules, with many questioning their validity against national laws. Some suggested legal action for the inconvenience and distress caused. The incident underscores a recurring issue of renters facing restrictions based on marital status in various Indian cities.
