India, Jan. 30 -- From charging residents Rs.2,000-5000 for moving in or out to restricting food and parcel deliveries after 11 pm, Bengaluru's apartment associations are facing criticism for rules that many residents describe as 'arbitrary' and 'poorly explained.' Across the city, homeowners and tenants say that they are being asked to pay fees beyond regular maintenance while also dealing with lifestyle curbs that govern everything from visitor access to delivery timings.

Several Redditors said that they are being asked to pay Rs.2,000 or more just to move into an apartment, with an equal amount charged when they move out. These fees are levied separately from monthly maintenance."What exactly does this cover, lift usage, security, or ...