India, April 25 -- A Karnataka tenant's move into a housing society has turned into a frustrating ordeal over shifting bylaws and access rights. Originally moving into a 1BHK apartment with the promise of full access to a gym and swimming pool, the resident now find themselves locked out by a new policy targeting smaller configurations. The society has reportedly moved to exclude 1BHK and 1RK residents from common amenities, suggesting they pay "guest fees" for every use instead.

"Big society does not allow 1 BHK residents to use the amenities but takes maintenance," the tenant wrote on Reddit, adding, "I am living in a fairly big society."

Initially, the person paying a fairly high rent was assured they would be able to use the ameniti...