A Reddit post detailing the eviction of three tenants from a rented flat in Gurgaon and the alleged loss of ₹70,000 has sparked discussion online, with users offering legal advice and sharing their views on the dispute. The post, titled "Owner threw us out of our flat at night. Lost ₹70,000 overnight. What do we do now", was shared on behalf of a tenant who said he and two others had rented a flat near DLF, Gurgaon, earlier this year. Tenants say they paid rent regularly According to the post, the three working professionals moved into the property in January after renting it through a person who claimed to be managing the flat. The tenants said they paid a security deposit of ₹50,000 and monthly rent of around ₹20,000. They added that rent payments were made regularly to the individual who had arranged the accommodation. The situation changed about a week ago when the property's actual owner allegedly arrived at the flat at night and instructed them to leave. Dispute over rent payments The owner reportedly told the tenants that the individual collecting rent had failed to pass on payments and had not settled other dues. The tenants said they were shocked by the allegation because, from their perspective, all payments had been made on time. According to the post, the matter escalated to the point where police intervention was required. Following discussions, the occupants were given one week to vacate the property.Claim of financial loss The tenants further alleged that the owner refused to return their ₹50,000 security deposit and demanded a fresh security deposit, higher rent and payment of outstanding dues if they wished to continue staying in the flat. Meanwhile, the person who had allegedly collected the rent and deposit reportedly declined to refund any money. "The person who took our money is refusing to refund anything and openly says, 'Go file a civil case. Do whatever you want,'" the post stated. As they prepared to leave the property, the tenants claimed they had effectively lost around ₹70,000, comprising the security deposit and one month's rent already paid. They also said they were searching for temporary accommodation. The post added that it was shared on behalf of a close friend who was moving in with another friend temporarily.Users suggest legal action Several Reddit users advised the tenants to consult a lawyer and pursue legal remedies. One commenter argued that the matter appeared to be a case of fraud rather than a civil dispute, stating that the tenants had been led to believe that the person collecting rent was authorised to do so. The user also suggested filing an FIR and pointed to the existence of a rent agreement as potential evidence. Another user alleged that the owner and intermediary may have acted knowingly and recommended issuing a legal notice if a valid rental agreement exists.Debate over next steps Some commenters suggested that the tenants could challenge the eviction if the rental agreement required notice from the owner's side. They argued that evidence of rent payments could shift the dispute toward the parties involved in collecting and receiving rent. Others advised seeking legal representation, claiming that formal action could encourage a settlement. A few users expressed frustration over the situation, while another commenter suggested retaliatory damage to the property. However, other responses focused primarily on pursuing legal options through proper channels.