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Bengaluru Man Evicted After Paying Deposit Because He’s a Bachelor, Post Goes Viral
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 02 Oct 2026, 02:47 AM
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A video circulating online shows a Bengaluru tenant being asked to vacate his flat after paying the deposit, solely because he is unmarried. The incident has sparked widespread discussion on social media.
A post that has gained significant traction on social media depicts a landlord in Bengaluru confronting a tenant who had recently paid the security deposit and received the keys to a flat. The landlord reportedly asked the tenant to leave the premises after learning that the renter is a bachelor.
The video, shared by Asianet Newsable, shows the landlord stating that unmarried tenants are not welcome, despite the tenant having fulfilled the usual financial obligations for renting the property. No further details about the lease agreement or the parties involved have been disclosed.
The incident has ignited a debate online about discrimination based on marital status in the rental market, with many netizens questioning the legality and ethics of such a demand. Legal experts note that while landlords can set certain eligibility criteria, outright eviction solely on the basis of being unmarried may contravene anti-discrimination provisions under Indian tenancy laws.
Authorities have not yet commented, and it remains unclear whether any formal complaint has been filed. The viral nature of the post underscores growing public sensitivity to tenant rights and the need for clearer regulatory guidelines.
The video, shared by Asianet Newsable, shows the landlord stating that unmarried tenants are not welcome, despite the tenant having fulfilled the usual financial obligations for renting the property. No further details about the lease agreement or the parties involved have been disclosed.
The incident has ignited a debate online about discrimination based on marital status in the rental market, with many netizens questioning the legality and ethics of such a demand. Legal experts note that while landlords can set certain eligibility criteria, outright eviction solely on the basis of being unmarried may contravene anti-discrimination provisions under Indian tenancy laws.
Authorities have not yet commented, and it remains unclear whether any formal complaint has been filed. The viral nature of the post underscores growing public sensitivity to tenant rights and the need for clearer regulatory guidelines.