In cooperative housing societies, membership can be held either as a regular (original) member or an associate member. Associate members typically include spouses or relatives […]
Category: Co-operative Society
Society Elections Not Held on Time: Can Managing Committee Contest Again?
Elections to the managing committee of a cooperative housing society are not a formality but a statutory obligation. The tenure of the managing committee is […]
Transfer of Jointly Owned Flat After Death: Nomination, Will & Legal Heirs
In many housing societies, disputes arise when a joint flat owner passes away, especially where legal heirs are estranged and a third party has been […]
Can a Society Refuse Leave and License to an Unmarried Brother and Sister?
Housing societies often pass general body resolutions restricting bachelors or spinsters from residing in the premises, usually citing concerns of discipline, security, or past experiences. […]
Are All Real Estate Projects Required to Register with MahaRERA? A Clear Legal Explanation
The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA) was enacted to bring transparency, accountability, and consumer protection in the real estate sector. In Maharashtra, […]
Can a Pets Care Centre Be Run in a Residential Housing Society?
While Indian law strongly protects animal welfare and the right to keep pets, it draws a clear distinction between keeping pets for personal companionship and […]
How to Escalate Complaints in a Cooperative Housing Society
In a cooperative housing society, members often first approach the managing committee with complaints related to administration, finances, misconduct, or non-compliance with bye-laws. However, if […]
Legal Remedy for Overgrown Trees from Neighbouring Society
Overgrown trees from a neighbouring cooperative housing society can cause serious inconvenience and safety hazards. Branches entering flats may damage property, obstruct ventilation, reduce natural […]
Disqualification from Managing Committee for Having More Than Two Children?
Yes, it is legally correct that a person having more than two children is disqualified from being a member of the managing committee of a […]
Can Office-Bearers Appoint Their Own Agency?
In a cooperative housing society, office-bearers are fiduciaries who are expected to act in the best interest of the society and its members. When an […]