Many cooperative housing societies face situations where old outstanding dues, bad debts, or accumulated losses remain unrecoverable despite repeated recovery efforts. In such cases, members […]
Category: Real Estate News
Maharashtra Government Proposes 51% Society Members Consent Mandatory
The Maharashtra Government has proposed significant amendments to simplify the process of converting Occupancy Class II (leasehold) land into Occupancy Class I (freehold) land for […]
Is a Certificate of Allotment Mandatory After a Share Certificate in a Housing Society?
Many members of cooperative housing societies are confused about the difference between a Certificate of Allotment and a Share Certificate. Some believe that both documents […]
Is Society Share Capital Mandatory? Can a Housing Society Increase Its Shares?
Every flat purchaser in a cooperative housing society is required to become a member of the society, and acquiring the prescribed share capital is an […]
Maximum Penalty in Housing Society Explained (Bye-Law 165 & 169)
In cooperative housing societies, maintaining discipline and compliance with bye-laws is essential for smooth functioning. To ensure adherence, societies are empowered to levy penalties on […]
Can a Housing Society Be Liable if Something Damages Your Car?
Heavy rains and storms during monsoon often expose safety risks within housing society premises. One common issue is damage caused by falling tree branches due […]
How Can a Housing Society Recover Maintenance Dues from a Defaulting Member?
Recovery of maintenance dues is one of the most common challenges faced by cooperative housing societies. When a member fails to pay a substantial amount—like […]
Gift Deed vs Will in Housing Society: Can Flat Transfer Be Revoked?
In cooperative housing societies, disputes often arise after the transfer of a flat through a gift deed, especially when the transferee dies soon afterward and […]
Bombay HC Stops Arbitrary Action Against Mumbai Redevelopment Project
The Bombay High Court has delivered a significant ruling protecting the rights of redevelopment projects and cooperative housing societies against arbitrary action by authorities. The […]
Can Housing Society Members Construct Shoe Racks in Corridors?
In many cooperative housing societies, residents place or construct wooden shoe racks, cabinets, benches, flower pots or storage units in corridor spaces outside their flats. […]
