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flag 13,000+ dilapidated buildings in Mumbai house over 100,000 people due to high rental costs and restrictive rent control laws.

flag Mumbai's sky-high rental costs force residents to live in 13,000+ dilapidated buildings, with 850 classified as "dangerous and dilapidated," housing over 100,000 people. flag Restrictive rent control laws and limited government affordable housing budget exacerbate the issue, as some long-term tenants pay lower-than-market rates, preventing owners from investing in repairs. flag City authorities offer temporary "transit housing," but space is limited, leaving many at risk during heavy rainstorms.

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