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Is It Crime to Stay In Rental Apartments

Is It Crime to Stay In Rental Apartments

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hmjinoye
Started by Anonymous 16 years, 2 months ago
Looking for a Governing Body to address the whole system controlling the rental systems of flats in Mumbai.Owner Increases the rent whenever he wants.Broker influence the owner for better rental options.No Control over Brokerage.How can broker ask his brokerage if one is renewing the term.The agreement favours only the owner.its only helplessness of the tenant that he succumbs to all adversities.Increase or Decrease in Property or Real State doesnt affect the rents.Broker are the k ings.No Goverment system is aware or controlling this.Bachlores find difficult to accomodate a rental .In the search of career loads of youth are away from their hometown to find a decent shelter.Thier Crime is they are young and alone.Do this reallyy sound like a situation to be attented or it just sound like a frustration of a Tenant.Hey Mr.Government..Plz Help.

Updates

January 22, 2013

The stories shared in the comments illustrate a recurring pattern of exploitation within the Mumbai rental market. I am currently compiling these experiences to present a formal request for oversight to the appropriate housing authorities.

January 22, 2013

The level of engagement this petition has received confirms that the challenges faced by tenants in Mumbai are widespread and deeply felt. This momentum demonstrates a profound necessity for systemic reform regarding rental agreements and brokerage practices. We are gaining the attention required to advocate for a fair housing environment.

6 Comments

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Priya Rodriguez
16 years ago Featured

moving here for work was a mistake because of these rental prices. we are being treated like atm machines for brokers.

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Amit Sharpe
16 years ago Featured

why do i have to pay brokerage for a renewal?? this is complete nonsense and it needs to stop.

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Vikram Kumar
16 years ago Featured

total greed. the rent goes up every year regardless of the market. something needs to be done about these agreements.

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Rahul Watson
16 years ago Featured

brokers in mumbai are legit criminals. they just want to loot people for no reason and owners dont care at all.

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Neha Patel
16 years ago Featured

plz help us. it is exhausting dealing with these people every single eleven months.

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Sneha Lane
16 years ago Featured

finding a place as a single person is impossible. landlords act like we are doing something wrong just by existing.

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