Bengaluru landlord demands 33 percent rent hike and eviction threat sparking heated rent control debate

A 33 percent ask tops what her US rules allow

An American tenant in Bengaluru says her landlord demanded a 33 percent rent hike and warned of eviction, fueling debate over the city’s housing costs. She compares it with the regulated, smaller increases she’s seen in the US. The dispute also highlights concerns over security deposits allegedly exceeding legal limits, with such tactics becoming increasingly normalized.