The structure of the managing committee in a cooperative housing society is governed by the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies (MCS) Act, 1960 and the amended Chapter […]
Category: Co-operative Society
Can a Housing Society Cancel a Resolution Passed in the General Body?
Housing societies operate based on democratic principles. Members collectively take decisions through resolutions during general body meetings. Once a resolution is passed, it becomes binding […]
Maharashtra Approves New MHADA Colony Redevelopment Policy
The Maharashtra cabinet has cleared a landmark policy for the integrated and cluster redevelopment of ageing MHADA colonies across Mumbai and its suburbs. Under the […]
Society Cannot Charge Entry and Exit Fees for Leave & License Renewal
Housing societies often introduce charges that may seem routine but are actually not permitted under cooperative laws. One such recurring issue is the demand for […]
Can a Builder Use Old Agreement Clauses to Construct Extra Floors Without Consent?
Many housing projects built under the Maharashtra Ownership Flats Act (MOFA) include clauses stating that the developer can use available FSI and construct additional buildings […]
Is an NOC Enough to Transfer Property Rights Between Family Members
Property transfers within families often happen out of mutual understanding and goodwill. However, when it comes to legally transferring ownership, particularly of a flat, the […]
Bombay High Court Reaffirms Eviction Principles under the Public Premises Act
The Bombay High Court, in the case of LIC vs. Niloufer Marshall and Ors., delivered a significant ruling concerning eviction proceedings under the Public Premises […]
Can a Builder Collect Payment in Someone Else’s Name After Receiving OC?
Homebuyers must exercise caution when purchasing a flat, especially in a building where the Occupancy Certificate (OC) has already been received and most flats are […]
How to Obtain Conveyance When Developer Fails to Execute It and OC Is Pending
Many housing societies in Maharashtra face challenges when their buildings are not registered under MahaRERA and the developer fails to execute the conveyance deed. In […]
Membership Transfer in Housing Society After the Death of a Member Without a Will
When a housing society member passes away without making a will, the transfer of membership becomes a sensitive yet legally important matter. The process involves […]