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 […]
Category: Legal
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 […]
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 […]
Court Stops Size-Based Maintenance Fees in Mumbai Housing Society
A landmark ruling by a local Co-operative Court in Mumbai’s Lower Parel has delivered a significant victory for flat owners, ordering the Trader World Premises […]
Maharashtra Housing Societies Struggle Due to Delays in Self-Redevelopment Approvals
Maharashtra Housing Societies: Approximately 10,000 cooperative housing societies, especially in cities such as Pune, Mumbai, and Thane, are keen to pursue self-redevelopment projects. However, these […]
Bombay High Court Directs CIDCO to Grant Occupancy Certificate to Housing Society
The Bombay High Court has issued a strong directive against the City and Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra (CIDCO) for withholding the occupancy certificate (OC) […]