A Reddit post has reignited debate over housing discrimination in India after a user shared how his sister, a college student in Gujarat, was denied accommodation simply for being unmarried.
Titled “My sister got kicked out of her apartment for being single,” the post details how the student had rented a 3BHK flat in Gandhinagar along with two female friends. They had paid a broker and moved in their belongings, reassured by the broker that their single status would not be an issue.
However, trouble began before the rental agreement was even signed. A neighbour reportedly objected to the presence of three single women in the flat and pressured the builder to revoke the deal. Despite the landlord having no objections, the builder placed the apartment “on notice,” effectively cancelling their stay.
The student’s brother wrote, “She tried to introduce herself and explain the situation, but the man simply hung up and blocked her everywhere.” He went on to call the situation not just disappointing, but discriminatory, especially as the group now faces the burden of moving costs and finding a new home just before college begins.
The post quickly gained traction, with many users sharing their own experiences with rental bias. One commenter advised the family to recover moving expenses from the broker, citing a similar situation where a friend successfully demanded compensation.
Others highlighted how such bias is widespread, regardless of gender. “Try being a guy—it’s worse. This is so common it’s become normal,” one user said.
Another added, “In India, people are overly concerned with their neighbours’ lives. Even families aren’t spared, let alone bachelors.”
Many users echoed the sentiment, describing how single tenants—especially women—often face unfair scrutiny or rejection when seeking housing.
While the discussion continues online, the incident underscores a larger issue: the persistent and systemic discrimination that young, unmarried renters face across Indian cities.