India’s senior living market is quietly transforming as retirees move from buying homes to renting them. Longer lifespans and shrinking family sizes are pushing seniors toward flexibility, while experts say renting helps preserve savings. Developers are responding with better quality of life and built-in care, marking a new way older Indians plan to live.
A viral Grapevine post from Bengaluru has reignited debate over intrusive tenant screening. A Gojek software engineer claims a landlord sought excessive paperwork for a 1BHK, including bank statements and an HR certificate, plus manager contact details. While landlords argue such checks reduce legal and financial risk, tenants say the process is becoming unfair and invasive.
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