Bangalore Society: Issuing rules and guidelines for residents is a common practice for housing societies and Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs). Most of these are designed to ensure discipline within the premises while providing maximum comfort to flat owners or tenants. However, in a bizarre incident, a society located in Bengaluru’s Kundanhalli Gate area issued guidelines prohibiting bachelors living as tenants from having guests in their flats after 10 PM. They also stated that if a guest needs to stay overnight, prior approval must be obtained from the owner via email.
A user posted the society’s notice on Reddit. It read, “No guests are allowed in the flats of bachelors or spinsters after 10 PM. Overnight stays for guests are also not permitted. If necessary, tenants must request prior approval from the owner via email, the manager, or the association office, along with submitting the guest’s ID proof.”
Penalty for Breaking Rules
Additionally, the association stated that bachelors must “strictly” follow the rules. The notice said, “No leniency will be shown in case of violations. A fine of ₹1000 or eviction will be imposed for breaking the rules.” The association also shared some general regulations, including “no loud music after 10 PM,” “no late-night parties allowed,” and “no using corridors or balconies for phone calls after 10 PM.”
Residents’ Reactions
Some residents of the society commented further, saying, “In this Marathahalli society, monitoring bachelors’ flats to check if boys are visiting girls’ flats is common. Guards visit bachelor flats to verify if guests have left.” Since being shared online, many users have criticized the rules, expressing frustration. “This is worse than a hostel. You’re paying rent for a flat—it’s your space for the duration of the lease agreement. Who visits your flat and what you do on your balcony should be entirely your choice. Society rules these days seem to be getting ridiculous.”
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