CEO and Resident Clash Over Bengaluru Apartment in Rental Showdown

In an intense rental showdown for an apartment in Bengaluru’s Indiranagar, a resident found themselves unexpectedly competing with their flatmate’s company CEO.

According to a viral social media post, the resident went to view a potential new apartment only to discover that the CEO of their flatmate’s company was also interested in the same place.

The CEO’s interest in the Indiranagar flat set the stage for an unexpected face-off between the resident and the corporate bigwig. Sharing the experience on social media platform ‘X’ (formerly Twitter), the resident humorously recounted, “Went to check out an apartment for rent a few days ago in Indiranagar, turns out my flatmate’s company’s CEO is also eyeing it.”

Went to checkout an apartment for rent a few days ago in Indiranagar, apparently my flatmate’s company’s CEO is competing for taking it 😂😂😂@peakbengaluru moment?

— Ishan Dutta | AI (@ishandutta0098) July 10, 2024

The post, authored by Ishan Dutta, a machine learning engineer, has garnered over 600 views, resonating widely with its blend of relatability and humor within Bengaluru’s competitive rental market.

Responding to the post, the popular account “Peak Bengaluru” acknowledged the situation with a playful gif of people scrambling for chairs, prompting further amusement and engagement from Dutta and his followers.

Such incidents highlight the notorious difficulty of securing housing in Bengaluru, where landlords can demand resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and even conduct interviews akin to job applications. In a city where even securing admission to prestigious institutions like Harvard is seen as easier than finding a flat, the competition for the Indiranagar apartment adds another layer of intrigue.

As the resident and the CEO vie for the landlord’s favor, the outcome of this housing saga remains uncertain, making it a compelling episode in Bengaluru’s bustling real estate landscape.