Many housing societies across Mumbai face redevelopment hurdles because either the Occupancy Certificate (OC) or Conveyance is missing. The key question is whether redevelopment can […]
Home Loan Subvention Schemes: Risks, RBI Rules & Buyer Rights
Home loan subvention schemes were once aggressively marketed by real estate developers as an attractive way for buyers to purchase homes without the immediate burden […]
Can a Builder Demand the Balance Payment and Clubhouse Charges Before OC?
A homebuyer cannot be compelled to accept “fit-out possession” as a substitute for legal possession. Where the agreement for sale provides for possession after completion […]
Maharashtra Draft Model Bye-Laws 2026: Key Changes for Housing Societies
The Maharashtra government has released the Draft Model Bye-Laws 2026 for Cooperative Housing Societies, proposing a major overhaul of the rules governing the everyday functioning […]
Can Homebuyers Lose Their Flats if a Redevelopment Developer Is Terminated?
A difficult and increasingly important issue in housing society redevelopment arises when a developer is terminated after selling flats in the project’s sale component to […]
Capital vs Revenue Expenditure in Cooperative Housing Societies
For a cooperative housing society, proper accounting of expenditure is essential to present a true and fair picture of its financial position. Every amount spent […]
The Problems of Car parking
Car parking has become one of the most contentious issues in cooperative housing societies. With the number of private vehicles increasing rapidly and available parking […]
Can Housing Society Ban Bachelors or Working Women?
This is a question that frequently arises in cooperative housing societies in Maharashtra. Societies are entitled to regulate the use of their premises and protect […]
New MCS Regulations and Procedures for Cooperative Housing Societies in Maharashtra
In Maharashtra, cooperative housing societies operate under a comprehensive legal framework established by the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act and related rules. These regulations ensure transparency, […]
Can a Provisional Member Appoint an Associate Member in a Housing Society?
When a member of a cooperative housing society passes away, the transfer of the flat and society membership often raises several legal questions. One common […]