"This Is Not a Cottage for Girls": Tenant Calls Out Hypocrisy of Landlord in Bangalore After Sudden Ban on Visitors
In a shocking turn of events, a tenant in Bangalore has taken to social media to expose the hypocrisy of her landlord, who has suddenly banned visitors from entering the building, effectively restricting the freedom of female residents.
The tenant, who has chosen to remain anonymous, wrote a scathing post on Facebook, highlighting the irony of the situation. "This is not a cottage for girls" she wrote, "but a prison, thanks to our ‘concerned’ landlord who has gone from being ‘welcoming’ to ‘don’t-even-think-about-it’ in the span of a few days."
According to the tenant, until recently, the landlord had no qualms about allowing visitors to enter the building, often hosting friends and family without any issues. However, a sudden change of heart has led to a draconian ban, with the landlord deducing that only ‘women of ill repute’ would be visiting the building.
The tenant, who has been a resident of the building for three years, is outraged by the landlord’s sudden about-face. "We are not suddenly criminals overnight," she said in an interview. "If I’m allowed to host friends or family without issue, why is it a problem now? Is the landlord trying to make us feel like we’re not safe in our own homes?"
The tenant has started a petition, calling on the landlord to reconsider the ban and restore the freedom of movement and socialization that residents have enjoyed in the past. "We, the residents of this building, are tired of being treated like children," she wrote. "We want the same rights as everyone else, not to be treated like prisoners in our own homes."
Critics have roundly condemned the landlord’s actions, saying the ban is a clear example of sexism and patriarchy. "This is not just about a tenant-landlord dispute," said activist Sally A. "It’s about the ongoing struggle to overcome the patriarchal gaze and the constant undermining of women’s agency and autonomy. Every attempt to restrict movement, every effort to control what a woman can or cannot do, is a blow to our fundamental human rights."
As the controversy continues to unfold, residents of the building are left wondering what the future holds. Will the landlord reconsider its stance, or will the residents be forced to find alternative living arrangements? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain – the voices of the residents will not be silenced.
Meanwhile, the hashtag #ThisIsNotACottageForGirls has started trending on social media, garnering widespread support and solidarity from those who have experienced similar harassment or discrimination. The movement is a powerful reminder that, when it comes to fighting for our rights, we are not alone, and that together, we can create change.
