India, May 23 -- A Reddit post by a tenant paying Rs.35,000 a month for a tiny studio apartment without a balcony in Bengaluru's Koramangala has sparked a debate after the tenant alleged harassment by the landlord for 'using AC too much.' The tenant claimed the poorly ventilated flat left little choice but to rely on air conditioning, only to later be called 'stupid' and an 'idiot' for overusing electricity despite utilities being included in the rent.

The tenant said the fully furnished studio included electricity and water charges in the rent. The arrangement reportedly turned sour when the landlord accused the tenant of "misusing the fact that electricity is free" by running the AC frequently.

"I've been paying 35k for a studio apart...