Trying to mitigate landlord-tennat conflicts in K'taka

The relationship between house owners and tenants has traditionally been one that is reminiscent of a saas-bahu drama. Movies and plays often depict landlords as control freaks. They tend to restrict visitors. They barge into the house without notice, and some are even inquisitive about the food choices of their tenants. Dirty dishes stacked in the kitchen sink annoy them. So do pets, girlfriends, and plants. A lot of tenants in Bengaluru find such scenes relatable. Despite all these, a reality check could make you more empathetic towards your landlord. Tenants sometimes damage property. They engage in late-night partying and drinking that ruin the landlord’s reputation in the society. Some even conveniently forget to pay the rent. How can landlords stop worrying? Karnataka govt is tryi