New Delhi, Aug. 23 -- A Reddit user has voiced frustration over the steep rise in house rents across Bangalore after the COVID-19 pandemic. The post argues that, while demand and supply may explain the "market rate", landlords are taking advantage of the situation.

"Bangalore flat owners are greedy," says the Reddit post.

The Reddit post says even modest apartments in basic buildings in Bengaluru are being listed at Rs.50,000 per month. The user points out that many landlords do not depend on this money. But, they still justify their decisions by saying others are charging the same.

The OP criticises this attitude, saying it fuels inflation across sectors like travel, food and healthcare.

"Yes, it's a capitalist system, but this minds...