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Meet Sakshi Sharma
Sakshi Sharma is an editor at NoBrokerHood with over 5 years of experience in the housing and society management space. She digs into investigating the real issues faced by residents and management committees and finding practical solutions that actually work. She works closely with communities, industry experts and housing professionals to make sure every piece of information is accurate, useful, and easy to act on. Whether it's a common resident concern or a tool that helps management committees run their societies better, she makes sure the right information reaches the right people.
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FAQs on Cooperative Society ERP Systems
We have gathered all the key queries asked by managing committees, treasurers, and residents to address everything you need to know about housing society and apartment ERP systems. From automated maintenance billing and Tally-integrated accounting to gate security and legal compliance, explore detailed answers below. Feel free...
FAQs on Society / Apartment Visitor Management System
We have compiled the most common questions from residents and management committees about society and apartment visitor management systems. If you have a question that isn’t covered below, drop it in the comments our team will review and answer every single query! Look for the answer to...

How to Register A Society Under the Societies Registration Act 1860
The Societies Registration Act 1860 is a law passed in India that governs the registration and operation of societies, associations, and other non-governmental organisations. This Act is also known as the Societies Act 1860 and has been in effect for over 150 years and continues to be...

How to Register A Society Under the Societies Registration Act 1860
The Societies Registration Act 1860 is a law passed in India that governs the registration and operation of societies, associations, and other non-governmental organisations. This Act is also known as the Societies Act 1860 and has been in effect for over 150 years and continues to be...

No Occupancy Certificate Needed for Small Bengaluru Buildings
Building a house on a small plot in Bengaluru just got simpler. The Karnataka government has announced that homes constructed on sites up to 1,200 sq. ft. will no longer need an Occupancy Certificate (OC). This is a great relief for homeowners and small-scale builders who have...

What is the Plinth Area? Meaning, Formulas and Calculation
When navigating the world of real estate, understanding property measurements is essential. One of the most important terms is the plinth area, but it is often confused with the built-up area and carpet area. Knowing the plinth area meaning can help buyers, sellers, and homeowners better understand...

What to Do If Your Landlord Not Returning Security Deposit?
Getting your security deposit back should be simple when moving out of a rental property. The biggest problem comes when landlords refuse to return your money. This happens to thousands of tenants each year. If your landlord hasn’t returned your deposit after moving out, you’re not alone....

What to Do If Your Landlord Not Returning Security Deposit?
Getting your security deposit back should be simple when moving out of a rental property. The biggest problem comes when landlords refuse to return your money. This happens to thousands of tenants each year. If your landlord hasn’t returned your deposit after moving out, you’re not alone....

Society Registration Status Check: Complete Online Guide
Checking society registration number online is crucial as fraudulent activities and illegitimate societies continue to affect the real estate sector. Your investment’s safety depends on verifying a housing society’s legal status before any engagement. A simple society registration number check ensures you access legitimate property documentation and...

Latest Maharashtra Housing Society Bye Laws
Housing societies form the backbone of organised residential living in Maharashtra, providing members with a regulated system of community management. The state has revised its cooperative housing society bylaws with the intent to bring greater transparency, modernity, and responsiveness to societal concerns. The reforms are consolidated under...

Resident Welfare Associations: Roles, Powers, and Operational Insights
A Resident Welfare Association (RWA) embodies the very spirit of community, bringing together the diverse aspects of residents’ lives.Classified as Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), RWAs bear the responsibility of the welfare of residential societies. Enshrined under the Societies Registration Act of 1860, these associations are administrative bodies and...

Resident Welfare Associations: Roles, Powers, and Operational Insights
A Resident Welfare Association (RWA) embodies the very spirit of community, bringing together the diverse aspects of residents’ lives.Classified as Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), RWAs bear the responsibility of the welfare of residential societies. Enshrined under the Societies Registration Act of 1860, these associations are administrative bodies and...

Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act
Cooperative housing societies are part of the cooperative societies governed by the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act 1960, which was implemented on 26 January 1962. This act applies to the whole of the state of Maharashtra. A few amendments, like the Maharashtra Co operative Societies Act 1960 Amendment...

Roles, Duties and Power of Registrar of Cooperative Societies
The registrar of cooperative societies plays a huge role in making the operation and regulation smooth and suitable for all its users. As the real authority and head of the cooperative societies, the Registrar guarantees transparency, solves disputes, and maintains legality. Performing in tandem with the Deputy...

Roles, Duties and Power of Registrar of Cooperative Societies
The registrar of cooperative societies plays a huge role in making the operation and regulation smooth and suitable for all its users. As the real authority and head of the cooperative societies, the Registrar guarantees transparency, solves disputes, and maintains legality. Performing in tandem with the Deputy...

Apartment Owners Association Registration- Process & Bye Laws
Owing an apartment in a housing complex has numerous advantages, and at the same time, there are shared responsibilities. One of the major pointers in this regard is collective decision-making that improves the living experience of every flat owner. Now, to do that seamlessly and ensure the...

Apartment Owners Association Registration- Process & Bye Laws
Owing an apartment in a housing complex has numerous advantages, and at the same time, there are shared responsibilities. One of the major pointers in this regard is collective decision-making that improves the living experience of every flat owner. Now, to do that seamlessly and ensure the...

Andhra Pradesh Societies Registration Act, 2001: Rules & Process
The Societies Registration Act Andhra Pradesh provides the legal framework to register and manage societies formed for charitable, cultural, educational, and community purposes. It explains who can form a society, how registration works, annual compliance rules, and the legal rights of registered societies in Andhra Pradesh....

New Rules for Redevelopment of Society 2025
The new rules for the redevelopment of society in India require at least 51% member consent through a Special General Body Meeting (SGM). Members must sign a Permanent Alternate Accommodation Agreement (PAAA) before leaving their homes, and societies no longer need a registrar NOC. These changes make...

Annual General Meeting Report Sample for Housing Societies
An annual general meeting report sample for a housing society has four core parts: the AGM Notice and Agenda, the Secretary's Annual Report, the Chairman's Report, and the Audited Financial Statements. Together, these documents give every resident a clear picture of how the society was managed and...

Maharashtra Apartment Ownership Act: Rules and Rights
The Maharashtra Apartment Ownership Act gives individual flat buyers full legal ownership of their apartment and a share in the common areas. It defines how apartments are transferred, inherited, assessed for tax, and managed through an Association of Apartment Owners (AOA), within a housing society. This helps...
