In Maharashtra, condominiums are governed by the Maharashtra Apartment Ownership Act, 1970 (MAOA). Unlike cooperative housing societies, which are governed by the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Minimum Members to Form Cooperative Housing Society?
The formation and administration of a Cooperative Housing Society (CHS) in Maharashtra are governed by the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act, 1960 (MCS Act) and rules […]
Maharashtra Government Pushes for Concessional Loans for Housing Society Self-Redevelopment
In a significant move to empower cooperative housing societies and accelerate self-redevelopment across Maharashtra, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday revealed that the state government […]
Is General Body Approval Required for Temporary Car Shed in Housing Society?
In many housing societies across India, parking in open areas is a common feature due to limited space availability. With scorching summers and heavy rains, […]