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 […]
Category: Land Mark Judgements
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 […]
Bombay HC Stops Arbitrary Action Against Mumbai Redevelopment Project
The Bombay High Court has delivered a significant ruling protecting the rights of redevelopment projects and cooperative housing societies against arbitrary action by authorities. The […]
Bombay High Court Expands Deemed Conveyance Rights for Housing Societies
In a significant judgment benefiting cooperative housing societies across Maharashtra, theBombay High Courthas ruled that deemed conveyance for housing societies comprising multiple buildings cannot be […]
Can Developers Force Non-Signatory Society Members Into Arbitration?
Redevelopment of cooperative housing societies often leads to complex legal disputes between developers, societies and individual members. A recent legal discussion highlights a crucial question […]
Bombay High Court: Registrar Cannot Adjudicate Housing Society Disputes Under MCS Act
In a significant ruling clarifying the scope of administrative authority under cooperative housing laws, the Bombay High Court has held that the Registrar of Co-operative […]
Illegal Transfer Charges and Unfair Maintenance for Small Flats: Know Your Rights
Buying a small flat in a cooperative housing society does not mean you can be treated unfairly or made to pay charges outside the law. […]
Bombay High Court Clarifies Cooperative Court Jurisdiction in Redevelopment Disputes
The Bombay High Court, in a significant judgment, has clarified the jurisdiction of Cooperative Courts in disputes relating to redevelopment of cooperative housing societies. The […]
Consumer Commission Rules Maintenance Must Be Charged on Square-Foot Basis, Not Uniform Fee
The Ranga Reddy District Consumer Commission has delivered a significant ruling affecting housing societies across Telangana. The case involved the Saket Pranaam flat owners’ association, […]
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 […]