With high-rises and multi-storeyed buildings coming up in large numbers elevators have become the need of the day. But like all other society assets the usage of elevators also have certain rules and regulations associated to it to prevent misuse and to ensure proper maintenance. However, residents most of the time get into a tiff with security guards and even managing committee members over these rules. This creates a lot of tension and unwanted discord within the premises. In Mumbai under the Maharashtra Lifts Act (X of 1939) some changes have been made and rules have been put in place in a more concrete manner. Below are some of the things that members of a housing society must keep in mind while using elevators in their communities.