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NDTV
6 hours ago
- General
- NDTV
Chennai Man Shares Landlord's "Veg Families Only" Demand, Viral Post Sparks Debate
Stories about awful landlords in India's metro cities often go viral on social media, sparking widespread debate. These posts often highlight tenant-landlord disputes over unreasonable demands, deposits, broken agreements or evictions. Now, a recent X user has reignited the discussion online after sharing a screenshot of a landlord's "veg only" tenants' demand. X user Prashanth Rangaswamy, a resident of Chennai, shared a screenshot of the message he received from a prospective landlord. "Sorry sir. Looking at veg families only," the message read. Mr Rangaswamy captioned this with a quirky remark. "Eating non-veg is injurious to finding flats for rent in Chennai," he wrote. Take a look below: Eating non veg is injurious to finding flats for rent in Chennai . — Prashanth Rangaswamy (@itisprashanth) June 26, 2025 The post has sparked a debate online, with many users expressing their frustration over food-based discrimination. "I've been a vegetarian almost all my life. I lived my entire life in Europe in the middle of meat eaters. Thus, I find such restrictions very pathetic. As far as I know, people choose to be vegetarian to eat a diet that aligns with personal ethics," wrote one user. "The problem is the veg only renters own multiple apts in the affluent neighbourhoods. It's very difficult for others to get a flat for rent. Forget rent, some don't even let others buy the flats owned by them! Will take 2-3 more generations for balance to be restored," commented another. "Few people reject tenants based on caste or religion too. For example, if you are a Muslim, they simply say: sorry, we don't rent to Muslims," one person commented. However, several users defended the landlord's decision, saying that the homeowners have the right to decide who lives in their property. "I too eat nonveg but It's their property so it's upto them to whom they want to they are vegetarian and they don't want non veg in their property it's their right," wrote one user. "Though it is wrong and illogical but still it's his house so he has full right to choose his tenants," expressed another. "I'm honestly torn on this. I've had vegetarian friends tell me the smell of meat makes them feel physically ill. I can't imagine forcing someone to live next to my mutton and beef if it genuinely unsettles them. I do sort of get it," commented a third user.
India Today
7 hours ago
- Lifestyle
- India Today
Chennai man shares landlord's 'veg-only tenants' demand, post sparks debate
A man searching for flats in Chennai has sparked debate on food-based housing bias after he shared a post on the very subject online. In a now-viral post on X, Prashanth Rangaswamy uploaded a screenshot of a message he received from a prospective landlord. It read: 'Sorry, sir. Looking at veg families only.' He captioned his post: 'Eating non-veg is injurious to finding flats for rent in Chennai.'advertisementTake a look at the post here: The post has left social media users divided. For several, it was yet another reminder of how arbitrary preferences and stereotypes continue to dictate urban housing decisions in India.'I've been a vegetarian almost all my life. I lived in Europe surrounded by meat eaters and never had an issue. But here, these restrictions feel ridiculous,' one user said as they added that food choices shouldn't be used as moral not everyone saw it that way. Several users came to the landlord's defence and argued that homeowners are well within their rights to decide who rents their property. 'His house, his rules. Buy your own and rent it to whoever you want,' another user of the users said: 'I've known vegetarians who genuinely feel sick around the smell of meat. If it's about comfort, maybe it makes sense, to them, at least.'advertisement'I'm non-vegetarian, and I've never had an issue finding a place in Chennai. Cook meat, drink occasionally, still found good homes. It's not always this hard,' a user said. As cities expand and communities grow more diverse, renters are often left navigating not just property listings, but landlords' preferences that go beyond paperwork. Whether it's veg vs non-veg, single vs married, or pet parent vs not, the fine print in Indian rentals seems to be getting finer by the day.- EndsMust Watch
News18
9 hours ago
- General
- News18
‘His Flat His Choice': Chennai Man's ‘No Non-Veg Tenants' Rule Has Internet's Support
Last Updated: While a section of social media users expressed frustration over food-based discrimination in housing, others called it "justified". Finding accommodation in India can often be a challenging experience, especially with reports of landlords showing biases based on marital status, profession or even dietary preferences. A recent incident that caught the Internet's attention highlights this issue. A man shared his experience of being 'denied" a rental property in Chennai simply because he was a non-vegetarian. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), a user uploaded a screenshot of a message he received from a house owner that read, 'Sorry sir. Looking at veg families only," emphasising that the flat is solely available for rent for vegetarian families. The post caption read, 'Eating non-veg is injurious to finding flats for rent in Chennai." Eating non veg is injurious to finding flats for rent in Chennai . — Prashanth Rangaswamy (@itisprashanth) June 26, 2025 The post instantly grabbed the eyeballs, sparking a wave of reactions from social media users, with many expressing frustration over food-based discrimination in housing, while others called it justified. An X user commented, 'Few people give based on your caste or religion also. For example, if you are a Muslim. They say Sorry, we won't give to Muslims." Another one wrote, 'Maybe, it is an indirect question to avoid renting out to people from a different religion. Instead of saying, ok, Muslims, we won't ask are you're Non-veg, then close it out." One of them shared, 'Some even say 'only for Jains' and 'only for Telugus'." Some users came in support of the landlord and said that it's his property and his choice. A person wrote, 'A veg house owner didn't want you. That's not Brahminism- that's personal preference. Tired of this fake outrage. Wanting a vegetarian tenant in your own home is not the same as casteism. It's a lifestyle preference, just like someone wanting 'bachelor only', 'no smokers', or 'no pets'." Previously, in a similar incident, a tenant was refused an apartment by the landlord as he had scored only 75 per cent marks in class 12. First Published:
Mint
11 hours ago
- General
- Mint
Influencer rants about Chennai flat being available only to vegetarians; social media reacts, ‘Uska ghar uski marzi'
Social media influencer Prashanth Rangaswamy's post about trying to find a new flat in Chennai has gone viral. 'Eating non veg is injurious to finding flats for rent in Chennai,' Prashanth wrote while sharing the screenshot of a WhatsApp chat, assumably from the owner. 'Sorry, sir. Looking at veg only families (sic),' says the screenshot of the WhatsApp chat. The Twitter (now X) post has gained 2 million views. Many users commented to criticise the house owner. 'I wonder how social media will outrage if non vegetarians start denying renting their houses to vegetarians,' wrote one user. 'Only 3% of Tamil Nadu is vegetarian. I'm sore you will find house amongst the other 97%,' wrote another. One user quipped, 'Hope their walls are built by vegetarians.' At the same time, many users did not appreciate the post. An X user argued that preferring a vegetarian tenant should be considered casteism but a personal choice, similar to rules like 'no pets' or 'bachelors only'. The user criticised the habit of blaming Brahminism for every such decision, calling it ideological desperation. According to the user, not all vegetarians are Brahmins, and many people, including some non-vegetarians, avoid cooking meat at home due to smell or religious reasons. The user stressed mutual respect: 'Your beef with Brahmins (pun intended) doesn't mean everyone else should marinate in meat. Respect is mutual, so is choice. Eat what you want in your house, respect what people want in theirs.' Another user commented, 'His house his rules ….Pls buy one and rent it out to whoever u want. The Flat owner can choose who they want to rent.' 'His flat his choice. He can decide not to give to fat people also if he wants,' came from another. 'Uska ghar uski marzi,' said another. Another user argued, 'Though it is wrong and illogical but still it's his house so he has full right to choose his tenants. Muslims also do this halal practices drama no…. so if no one questions them, so this flat owner shouldn't be questioned.'
Hindustan Times
12 hours ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
‘Non-veg eaters need not apply': Chennai man's rental post triggers debate on landlords' biases
Finding a house to rent in India's metro cities is no easy feat, especially when potential tenants are met with unreasonable demands from landlords. A recent social media post has reignited the conversation about the subtle ways in which housing discrimination continues to thrive, with food choices now being a key filter. A Chennai-based landlord rejected renting his flat to a non-beg eater and it has sparked a debate on social media Also Read - Bengaluru entrepreneur says he's often mistaken for a north Indian due to skin colour, Hindi: 'When I speak in Kannada…' In a post on X , user Prashanth Rangaswamy, a Chennai resident shared a screenshot of a message he received from a prospective landlord, which read: 'Sorry sir. Looking at veg families only.' He captioned it with a tongue-in-cheek remark: 'Eating non-veg is injurious to finding flats for rent in Chennai.' The post has since triggered a wave of reactions online, with many users expressing frustration over food-based discrimination in housing. While it's not uncommon in India for landlords to refuse tenants based on their dietary preferences, the resurfacing of such cases has once again exposed the deep biases embedded in urban housing markets. Some users were quick to call out the practice. 'Few people reject tenants based on caste or religion too. For example, if you are a Muslim, they simply say: sorry, we don't rent to Muslims,' one person commented, highlighting the broader issue of exclusion. Also Read - Bengaluru: 20-year-old woman falls to death from 13th floor while filming reel Others, however, defended the landlord's decision, arguing that homeowners have the right to set terms for who lives in their property. One user wrote: 'His house, his rules. Buy your own and rent it to whoever you want. Simple.' A more nuanced perspective came from someone who said they were conflicted: 'I've had vegetarian friends say the smell of meat makes them feel physically sick. I can't imagine forcing someone to live next to the smell of mutton and beef if it genuinely affects them. I sort of get it.' Another user attempted to draw a distinction: 'You'll understand landlord rights when you become one. But don't confuse food preferences with caste-based exclusion — those are not the same thing.'
