In Gurgaon's rent scam, tenants claim losing Rs 70,000 and being thrown out of flat at night

A late-night knock at the door turned into a financial nightmare for a group of Gurgaon tenants who thought they had done everything right. Rent paid on time, paperwork seemingly in place, and a home they had settled into for months suddenly slipped away in a matter of hours. What followed was confusion, confrontation, and a loss of nearly Rs 70,000. The entire incident, shared on Reddit, has now sparked concern about rental fraud and broker accountability in the city.

A Reddit user shared the experience on behalf of a close friend, explaining that three working professionals had moved into a flat near DLF, Gurgaon, in January this year. The arrangement was made through a person who presented himself as the property manager, handling everything from agreements to monthly rent collection.

The claims made in the story have not been independently verified.

What happened?

The tenants stated that they paid a security deposit of Rs 50,000 along with a monthly rent of around Rs 20,000. For several months, everything appeared normal. Rent was paid regularly to the same individual who had facilitated the rental, and there were no visible disputes or warnings from the owner during this period.


The situation changed abruptly when the actual owner arrived at the property late at night. According to the Reddit post, the owner informed them that the person they had been paying rent to had not been forwarding the payments and had also left other dues unsettled. From the tenants’ perspective, they had been compliant all along, making timely payments without any indication of wrongdoing.

The confrontation escalated quickly and became serious enough for police involvement. After discussions, the tenants were instructed to vacate the premises within one week.

Situation turned worse

What followed next made the situation worse. The owner reportedly refused to return the security deposit and demanded a fresh security amount along with higher rent and clearance of pending dues if they wished to continue staying in the flat.

At the same time, the broker or intermediary who had collected the money allegedly refused to take responsibility. According to the post, he dismissed their concerns, saying, “Go file a civil case. Do whatever you want,” leaving the tenants with no immediate resolution.


As of now, the group is in the process of vacating the flat. The Reddit user noted that the friends have effectively lost around Rs 70,000, which includes the Rs 50,000 security deposit and Rs 20,000 rent already paid. They are now scrambling to find emergency accommodation while dealing with financial loss and uncertainty. The post ended with a plea for advice, with the affected tenant describing the situation as exhausting and leaving them feeling helpless after what they believed was a legitimate rental arrangement.

Internet reacts

Internet reactions were sharply divided, with some users urging the tenants to stand their ground while others advised immediate legal action. One user said the tenants should not vacate if they have a valid rental agreement in place. Another explained that if they can afford to lose Rs 70,000, they may proceed with leaving, but if not, they should resist eviction and rely on the agreement, which likely includes a one-month notice clause. The user also suggested shifting the dispute to court since the tenants have proof of rent payments.

Another commenter strongly recommended involving a lawyer, stating that the existing agreement should protect them and that the issue should be escalated legally. They added that neither the owner nor the broker would likely continue pressure once they realize legal action is being pursued, and that most such disputes tend to settle quickly when formal proceedings begin.