As a general principle, cooperative housing societies restrict members from holding more than one flat in the same society. This restriction is intended to prevent […]
Know the Documents Required for Filing Annual Returns of a Cooperative Housing Society
Every cooperative housing society is legally required to prepare and submit its annual returns to the Registrar of Cooperative Societies. This obligation ensures financial transparency, […]
Cooperative Housing Association vs Housing Federation: Understanding the Difference Under Maharashtra Cooperative Law
When multiple buildings constructed on the same land form separate cooperative housing societies, the issue of maintenance and management of common amenities naturally arises. Facilities […]
Can Associate Member Continue in Society Committee After Death of Original Member?
In cooperative housing societies, membership can be held either as a regular (original) member or an associate member. Associate members typically include spouses or relatives […]
Society Elections Not Held on Time: Can Managing Committee Contest Again?
Elections to the managing committee of a cooperative housing society are not a formality but a statutory obligation. The tenure of the managing committee is […]
Maintenance Charges for Unsold Flats: Society vs Builder Legal Rights
A frequent dispute in newly formed housing societies arises when members are asked to bear maintenance charges of unsold flats, despite having already paid advance […]
Transfer of Jointly Owned Flat After Death: Nomination, Will & Legal Heirs
In many housing societies, disputes arise when a joint flat owner passes away, especially where legal heirs are estranged and a third party has been […]
Bombay High Court Upholds Arbitral Award Against Developer for Illegal Alterations and Failure to Obtain OC
In a significant ruling impacting redevelopment projects in Mumbai, the Bombay High Court has upheld an arbitral award directing a city-based developer to regularise illegal […]
Suspected Financial Irregularities in a Housing Society: How to Seek an Inquiry by the Registrar
Transparency and accountability are the backbone of a cooperative housing society. When a managing committee fails to explain financial transactions or does not cooperate in […]
Can a Society Refuse Leave and License to an Unmarried Brother and Sister?
Housing societies often pass general body resolutions restricting bachelors or spinsters from residing in the premises, usually citing concerns of discipline, security, or past experiences. […]