LWBL TENANCY PROTECTION INITIATIVE: Ways tenants can protect their security Deposits and tenancy experience

 LWBL TENANCY PROTECTION INITIATIVE:

Tenants are advised to at least have a basic type of Protection during their tenancy to avoid unwanted issues and deposit defaults.

To facilitate how to protect your tenancy, tenants can use PGSCAN Stay protection plans: 

Options you can choose: 

Assisted protection services:

PGSCAN Protect: For existing tenants who think their owners are good and believe there won't be any issues. Tenants who already have an agreement in place can also use this to have basic protection of their deposits. Click to check about the Protect plan 

 PGSCAN Assured option: comprehensive protection plan for existing tenants & new tenants as well to safeguard their tenancy.

• Includes: Protection from defamation & legal threats/Deposit refund assistance/Deduction assistance program/Inventory damage approximation/Rent agreement assistance
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TO Check: Click to check about the Assured protection plan

TENANTS PROTECTION KIT DIY : 

DIY kit for tenants to create a tenancy protection profile. Suited for tenants who have flatmates or have taken a single room in a flat etc... Tenants are advised to go with non-assisted, only if their fellow flatmates aren't interested in having protection service and trust owners with their money.

Check: Click for more info on the tenant protection kit

In 90 % of cases, It's better to safeguard your stay before than seek help after the incident, which would help in faster resolution.

Going legally should be the last option as the resolution may take years of time and involves higher costs greater than Rs 10,000(>) generally, just for sending notice and taking up the case. So choose your options wisely.

Who can apply: Existing tenants, new tenants, already having agreements. Every tenant should at least safeguard their rights as a tenant. 

Submit your request:Agreement terms check/deposit issues/other tenancy related issues

 Hi members,

: Submit your request

LWBL initiative to help tenants find solutions to their tenancy Problems.
Get your RENT agreements checked by a legal representative to identify discrepancies,Exit terms, any biased terms & conditions, hidden charges, deposit deductions,Damage liability,Society terms, etc...
Tenants having any issues with owners/brokers are requested to share their agreements for verification with details about the issue .LWBL legal team will check your agreement and suggest necessary actions that you can take to solve your problem.

Suggestions would also be shared so that tenants can be cautious during their tenancy term and avoid issues with their owners/agents.

: Submit your request

Most of the queries/requests by members end up message requests & some of them end up in spam. there might be a delay in response.

so now on we request all the members to submit their requests use the link below

: Submit your request

BANGALORE OWNER RAPES TENANT AMBUSHING INTO ROOM WITH A GUN

 

BANGALORE OWNER who allegedly raped his tenant aged 20, was arrested by Bangalore police as per the complaint of the victim's parents. The incident occurred in April but came to light on 22-05-2022 Sunday with the owner's arrest.

As per the police, the accused barged into the room of the girl with a licensed gun and threatened to kill her before raping her. Police said the accused used to harass the girl over friends visiting her and had even threatened her about a male friend. "I opposed his intervention and even had arguments over my friends visiting the house," police quoted from the girl's complaint.

As per the TOI report, The young woman who hailed from West Bengal and was a student at a private college was staying in rented accommodation since March. According to reports, the accused often objected to the woman’s friends visiting her, leading to frequent arguments between the two. the accused had caused a scene when the survivor had a visitor. "He locked the male friend's bike and told them that it was done by police who are going to book a human-trafficking case against them," an official said. he then began blackmailing her. "He threatened to inform her parents in West Bengal about this incident. The girl requested him not to do so as her father was unwell," police said.

This continued for a few more days and he used force after learning she was planning to vacate the house. "On the night of the incident, he issued threats to the girl saying he had a lot of influence and that nobody could do anything to him. He then raped her at gunpoint," police added.
Both the survivor and the accused have been subjected to a medical test, the results of which are awaited. "We have been granted three-day custody and have seized his revolver. The accused claimed he has been framed by the girl for objecting to her friend visiting," a police source said.

Use the tenant's community LIST OF WORST AND BEST LANDLORDS to report bad experiences and check before paying your money.

SOURCE: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/bengaluru-businessman-rapes-tenant-20-at-gunpoint-in-custody/articleshow/91730800.cms

Things to check before taking a property from YOUR OWN ROOM .ALL THE COSTS INCUREED

 

People planning to take homes under YOUROWNROOM beware of all the hidden charges that are levied:'

move-in :

• For Family & Single Group Homes in
1. Bangalore    RS. 3,500 + prevailing GST%
2. Pune              RS. 3,500 + prevailing GST%
3. Any society/association-related move-in charges will have to be paid by tenant directly to the concerned authority.
• For Co-Living & Sharing Homes in
1. Bangalore    RS. 2,500 + prevailing GST%
2. Pune              RS. 3,000 + prevailing GST%
3. Any society/association-related move-in charges will have to be paid by the tenant directly to the concerned authority.

Exit / Move-Out Charges

• For Family & Single Group Homes in
1. Bangalore: One Month’s rental + prevailing GST%
2. Pune: Rs. 3,500 + prevailing GST% + Actuals (Cleaning, Painting)
• For Co-Living & Sharing Homes in
1. Bangalore: Rs. 5,000 OR Half a month’s rent, whichever is higher
2. Pune Rs. 2,500 + prevailing GST % + Actuals (Cleaning, Painting)

plus a long list of additional charges:

whole cleaning house charge+ transport moving charges+society charges+garbage cleaning+pest cleaning+sofa cleaning extra to be paid by the tenant. this will be decided by them and are required to pay.

incase any damage then additional( which as per tenants' feedback is a norm will be charged on the actual costs of products even if there are no damages or existing damages.)

late fees: rs 1000 + 250 per day.

lockin breach: 1-month notice charge + additional month rent(extra) then what's the meaning of collecting notice charges could have mentioned two months.

Lock-In Breach Charges

• For Golden properties - 11 Months lock-in (Penalty of 1 month rent in addition to the notice period of 1 month)
• For General / Regular properties - 06 Months lock-in (Penalty of 1 month rent in addition to the notice period of 1 month)

any customer query requested: Rs 750 per visit + gst will apply anyway plus the repair and labor costs additionally

SO before you take any property from them do check all the points mentioned