India, March 25 -- Homebuyers in gated communities have raised concerns about the misuse of shared amenities, including golf carts and club facilities. What are intended as inclusive services, especially for the elderly and those with mobility challenges, are increasingly being used as personal conveniences by some residents, sparking debates around fairness and accountability.

Across large residential complexes in cities such as Bengaluru and Mumbai, internal transport systems like buggies, introduced to ease movement between towers and entry gates, have become a flashpoint for resident disputes. Redditors say that although these services are funded by maintenance charges paid by all homeowners, their use is often inequitable.

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