The Economic Times

Bengaluru landlord seeks 33% rent hike, US woman compares with 3 to 5% rise, sparks debate

An American woman in Bengaluru is raising alarms about steep rent hikes. Her landlord demanded a 33 percent increase, threatening eviction. She contrasts this with regulated rent increases in the US. The practice of demanding security deposits far exceeding legal limits is also a concern. These sharp increases are becoming normalized in the city.