A Bengaluru paying guest, Lakshmi Co-Living PG, is offering its tenants a delightful referral scheme, which has also caught the Internet's eye.
According to the viral post, Lakshmi PG is offering a ₹1000 discount on their tenants' next month's rent for referring a friend to live in the 1-2 sharing rooms. For every referral to the 3-4 sharing rooms, tenants will get a ₹500 discount.
The PG service has multiple branches across Bengaluru, specifically in areas like Mahadevapura, Brookefield, and Ramamurthy Nagar. The establishment offers amenities like meal services and zero lock-in periods, according to their online listing.
Its operational focus on the core "pain points" of urban migration-food, cleanliness, and financial flexibility-has allowed it to maintain a stable market position.
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"Referral game is real," the caption of the viral Reddit post read.
This offer, however, will be strictly applicable only once the referral moves in.
"Refer a friend to stay with us and receive ₹1000 off your next month rent for 1,2 sharing and ₹500 for 3,4 sharing, once they move in," the notice read. "Easy savings, just for sharing the good vibes!"
Bengaluru's paying guest (PG) accommodations are under the lens after several were caught flouting solid waste management rules and illegally dumping mixed waste in public areas.
According to a New Indian Express report, the intensified scrutiny follows a recent violation in SG Palya, Bengaluru South. Officials from Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Limited (BSWML) caught the PG facility littering, resulting in a ₹40,000 fine imposed on the owner.
The officials said PG accommodations generating over 100 kg of waste per day or operating in buildings larger than 5,000 sqft are classified as bulk waste generators and must appoint authorised vendors to manage and clear their waste.
"Following such incidents, top BSWML officials directed field teams to inspect PG facilities for compliance. If they continue to dump mixed waste in public areas or drains, not only will penalties be imposed, but their trade licences may also be suspended," an official told the New Indian Express. "The health wing of the corporation will be alerted."