Membership records are the foundation of a cooperative housing society (CHS). These records establish the legal rights of members, define their shareholding, and ensure transparency […]
Category: Co-operative Society
Can Administrator Be Appointed After Election Date Is Notified in a Housing Society?
Elections in cooperative housing societies are an essential process to ensure democratic functioning. The Maharashtra Cooperative Societies (MCS) Act, 1960 and the MCS (Election to […]
Can a Housing Society Send General Body Meeting Notices on WhatsApp?
In today’s digital age, WhatsApp groups have become a quick and convenient way for housing societies to share information with members. Notices, circulars, minutes of […]
Company Membership Rules in Housing Society: Limits, Rights, and Compliance
Many housing societies face situations where companies purchase multiple flats for their employees. While this is legally permitted, there are specific rules and limits that […]
By-law 175: Society Can Terminate Developer if No Development Agreement is Executed
In cooperative housing society redevelopment, one of the most critical steps is the execution of the Development Agreement (DA) with the selected developer. By-law 175 […]
Registrar Rules Against Illegal Levy of Development Fund on Flat Owners Renting Out Their Units
The office of the deputy registrar of co-operative societies has ruled that cooperative housing societies cannot levy additional charges on members who rent out their […]
How to Get a Duplicate Share Certificate from Housing Society
A share certificate is one of the most important ownership documents for a flat in a cooperative housing society. It serves as proof of membership […]
Fire Audit Rules for Housing Societies in Maharashtra – Frequency, Liability, and Bye-law Duties
Fire safety is a crucial aspect of cooperative housing society management. Many societies, especially older ones, often neglect fire audits and safety installations. Members often […]
Can a Cooperative Housing Society Write Off Cash from Its Account Books?
Cooperative Housing Societies (CHS) often face situations where cash, dues, or certain recoverable amounts remain untraceable or irrecoverable. A common question arises: can the society […]
Redevelopment Projects: Homebuyers’ Rights under RERA vs Vaidehi Akash Judgment
In redevelopment projects, disputes often arise when the original developer is removed and replaced by a new one. Many homebuyers who invested in such projects […]