Supreme Court Judgement on Non Occupancy Charges in Housing Societies
The Supreme Court judgement on non occupancy charges clarifies that housing societies can charge non occupancy fees only when a flat is rented out. These charges cannot exceed 10% of service charges excluding property tax, and cannot be arbitrary or excessive.
Non Occupancy Charges in Maharashtra
Non occupancy charges in Maharashtra are fees that cooperative housing societies can levy when a flat is not occupied by the owner or their close family and is given on rent. As per government circulars, these charges are capped at 10% of the monthly service charges, excluding property ta
Bylaws of Apartment Owners Association in India
The bylaws of apartment owners association are the internal rules that define how a housing society is governed, how funds are managed, how meetings and elections are conducted, and what rights and duties residents have. They work like a constitution for the community and support fair and
Complete Guide to Get Karnataka Rental Agreement Stamp Paper
Karnataka rental agreement stamp paper is now fully digital through e-stamping. So it must be in e-stamp format to be legally valid. The value depends on lease period, rent, and deposit, and most homes use an 11-month agreement with fixed or capped stamp duty. Knowing the right process he
Adverse Possession Law for Housing Society in India
The adverse possession law in India allows a person to claim ownership of property if they possess it openly, continuously, and without the owner’s permission for 12 years for private land and 30 years for government land. The burden of proof is fully on the person making the claim. Housi
Right to Inspect Society Documents
The right to inspect society documents allows members of a housing society to check financial records, registers, and official papers to ensure transparency. In India, this right is protected under cooperative society laws and helps members stay informed and involved in society management
Bombay High Court Ruling on Society Committee Strength 2026
The Bombay High Court ruled that a housing society’s managing committee automatically loses legal validity if its elected members fall below two-thirds of the sanctioned strength at any time during its term. This ensures democratic governance and prevents a minority committee from running
Non-Occupancy Charges in Goa
Non-occupancy charges in Goa are additional fees a housing society may collect when a flat is not occupied by the owner or by their immediate family. These charges are regulated by cooperative society laws and are meant to cover shared usage impacts, not to penalise owners. <!-- /wp:p