In a significant ruling, the Bombay High Court has upheld the validity of a circular issued in March 2016 by the Registrar of Cooperative Societies, […]
Category: Legal
Bombay HC: Shop and Office Owners Have Equal Housing Society Rights
The Bombay High Court has reaffirmed the legal principle that all unit owners—whether of commercial offices, shops, or residential flats—have equal rights in managing a […]
Maharashtra Government Tightens Norms for MLA Fund Utilization in Housing Societies
The Maharashtra government has introduced stricter guidelines for the utilization of Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Local Area Development (LAD) funds in cooperative housing societies. […]
Is It Legal for Housing Societies to Restrict Water Supply? Know Your Rights
Water is a fundamental necessity, and restricting access to it can cause severe inconvenience, particularly for senior citizens, individuals with medical conditions, and families with […]
Impact of New India Cooperative Bank Crisis on Housing Societies and Depositors
The recent financial crisis at New India Cooperative Bank has left not only individual account holders but also cooperative housing societies struggling to manage their […]
Can RERA Completion Date Override Possession Date in Agreement for Sale?
The issue of whether the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) completion date can override the possession date mentioned in the Agreement for Sale has been […]
How to Regularize Your Managing Committee Under MCS Election Rules
In cooperative housing societies, the appointment of the Managing Committee (MC) must strictly adhere to the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies (MCS) Act, 1960 and MCS (Election […]
Can an Associate Member Contest Housing Society Elections?
In cooperative housing societies, questions often arise regarding the eligibility of associate members to contest elections for the managing committee. Many societies believe that an […]
Can a Housing Society Be Subdivided for Redevelopment?
In many housing societies with multiple buildings, disputes often arise over redevelopment plans. Some members may prefer to redevelop individually, but since the society is […]
Can Housing Societies Ban Pets? Know Your Legal Rights
In India, the right to keep pets in housing societies is legally recognized, and no cooperative society can prohibit residents from having pets. Any society-imposed […]