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. […]
Category: Land Mark Judgements
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 […]
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 […]
What Is Corpus Fund in Housing Societies and When Should the Builder Pay It?
A corpus fund is a significant financial component in housing society redevelopment or new housing projects, especially in cities like Mumbai, Pune, and other parts […]
Bombay High Court Rules Against Housing Society’s Restriction on Membership Transfers
The Bombay High Court recently ruled against a cooperative housing society that sought to restrict membership transfers, reaffirming that societies cannot impose conditions overriding the […]
Housing Society Managing Committee Members Dismissed for Denying Essential Documents
In a significant ruling, the Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Housing Societies has removed and disqualified key Managing Committee members of Sachin Cooperative Housing Society Limited, […]
Housing Society Membership Transfers | Bombay High Court Rejects Restrictions
Housing Society Membership Transfers: The Bombay High Court has ruled against a housing society’s attempt to restrict membership transfers, reinforcing that cooperative housing societies cannot […]