When a property is purchased through a bank auction, especially under SARFAESI or DRT proceedings, it is typically sold on an “as is where is”, […]
Category: Legal
Do All Members Need to Sign a Redevelopment Agreement?
The process of redeveloping a housing society is a significant undertaking, often fraught with questions and concerns from its members. One of the most frequently […]
Associate Member in Housing Society – Rights, Voting & Legal Status as per MCS Act
With the 2019 amendment to the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies (MCS) Act, the concept and role of an associate member have been clearly defined and legally […]
Appointing a Society Manager Through Housing Federation: What You Need to Know
If your housing society is looking to appoint a trained and qualified manager to handle its daily operations, you can approach a notified housing federation, […]
What Can Be Done If a Housing Society Fails to Maintain Accounts and Call AGMs for Years?
Housing societies are governed by the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act (MCS Act), 1960, and are bound to follow statutory obligations such as maintaining books of […]
What Housing Societies Must Know About Valid Committee Elections Under MCS Rules
In Maharashtra, housing societies are governed by the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act, 1960 (MCS Act) and the rules framed under it, including the MCS (Election […]
Can a Society Terminate Developer for Non-Execution of Development Agreement?
In the context of redevelopment of cooperative housing societies in Maharashtra, one pressing question often raised is: can a society terminate the appointed developer if […]
Can Managing Committee Members Recontest Elections If They Fail to Conduct Them on Time?
In cooperative housing societies, the managing committee is entrusted with the responsibility of conducting timely elections before the end of their term. The Maharashtra Cooperative […]
What Happens If a Member Refuses to Sign Attendance Register at Society Meetings?
In cooperative housing societies, transparency and procedural compliance are crucial. One such important protocol is signing the attendance register during Managing Committee (MC) meetings and […]
Can Two Buildings in One Society Go for Separate Redevelopment?
In many older housing societies across urban areas like Mumbai, Pune, and Thane, multiple buildings often exist within a single registered society. When it comes […]