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 […]
Can Housing Societies Use E-Voting for Redevelopment Builder Selection?
Redevelopment has become a necessity for thousands of aging cooperative housing societies across Mumbai, Thane, Pune, Navi Mumbai, and other parts of Maharashtra. However, one […]
Can a Housing Society Co-Opt a Committee Member in the Fourth Year?
Many members of cooperative housing societies believe that a managing committee can co-opt members only during the initial years of its tenure. Questions often arise […]
MahaRERA Allows Deregistration of Stalled Housing Project
The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) has passed a significant order permitting the deregistration of a stalled housing project in Pune, after confirming that […]
Can Housing Societies Collect Cultural and Social Charges? Rules Explained
Many members of cooperative housing societies are surprised when they notice cultural and social charges being added to their monthly maintenance bills. A common question […]
Can a Housing Society Write Off Cash or Dues in AGM? Legal Rules Explained
Many cooperative housing societies face situations where old outstanding dues, bad debts, or accumulated losses remain unrecoverable despite repeated recovery efforts. In such cases, members […]
Maharashtra Government Proposes 51% Society Members Consent Mandatory
The Maharashtra Government has proposed significant amendments to simplify the process of converting Occupancy Class II (leasehold) land into Occupancy Class I (freehold) land for […]
Is a Certificate of Allotment Mandatory After a Share Certificate in a Housing Society?
Many members of cooperative housing societies are confused about the difference between a Certificate of Allotment and a Share Certificate. Some believe that both documents […]
Is Society Share Capital Mandatory? Can a Housing Society Increase Its Shares?
Every flat purchaser in a cooperative housing society is required to become a member of the society, and acquiring the prescribed share capital is an […]