India, Jan. 16 -- Bengaluru homebuyers are encountering an unusual challenge in the resale real estate market, where sellers want to remain tenants for 6-12 months even after transferring ownership. While such "sell-and-stay" deals are not unheard of in tight property markets, legal experts warn that such arrangements raise financial, legal, and practical concerns for buyers, who must balance immediate possession needs with safeguarding their ownership rights.

A Reddit discussion has sparked debate over a trend in Bengaluru's secondary housing market, where sellers are asking to remain in the property as 'tenants' even after the sale is completed.

The thread, posted by a buyer evaluating a resale apartment where the owner wants to conti...