Archive · 20 Jan 2026
Bengaluru Flat Owner's Cost-Cutting Ideas Spark Debate
A flat owner in Bengaluru suggested some ways to save money on apartment maintenance.
They said to remove night guards, turn off lights early, use less water for plants, and even get rid of CCTV cameras.
People on Reddit saw this and had different opinions.
Some thought it was funny, while others thought it was a bad idea.
The post got a lot of attention with many upvotes and comments.
The owner wanted to save money, but others thought the ideas were not practical or fair.
A Bengaluru flat owner proposed cost-cutting measures for apartment maintenance, including removing night guards and CCTV cameras.
The suggestions were shared on Reddit and sparked a debate among users.
Proposed changes include automated drip irrigation, dim yellow lights, and hiring low-cost workers for garbage collection.
The post received significant attention with nearly 2,000 upvotes and 500 comments.
Reactions ranged from laughter to criticism, with some users finding the ideas impractical or unfair.
- Who
- A Bengaluru flat owner and Reddit users
- What
- Proposed cost-cutting measures for apartment maintenance
- When
- Recently (exact date not specified)
- Where
- Bengaluru, India
- Why
- To reduce maintenance charges
- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Platform
- Reddit (r/bangalore subreddit)
- Proposed Changes
- No night guards, no CCTVs, dim lights, no gardeners, changed garbage collection
- Social Media Reaction
- Mixed, with criticism and laughter
- Post Engagement
- 2,000 upvotes, 500 comments