Q:Hi,I live in Pune and own an apartment flat and a small 200 sq-ft outhouse which is separate from the building but in the same premises.I gave this outhouse on rent a few months ago and now the rest of the residents want me to pay an extra maintenance fee. Firstly, is this true? Because other flats that are in the building are also on rent but they are not paying any extra fees. This they say is because mine is an outhouse. Is this fair? And even if it is, I want to know if there are any guidelines on how much extra I need to pay? Because first they said 'the rule' says I have to pay 10% more. But now they are saying 'the apartment rules' have changed and I will have to pay a full maintenance fee i.e 100%. Are there any official guidelines under law as to how much maintenance will I have to pay extra? Or is it just a majority wins situation, since there are no detailed apartment laws, like society laws? Is there any law I can read or show them to defend myself?Any help will be appreciated. Thanks!
Latest Answer: Hi. Thanks for the replies.. I know 10% sounds right. But the thing is we do not have a registered co-op housing society(CHS). This is just one apartment building. Are the laws different or same for CHS and apartment buildings?
Q:I want to construct closed fabricated structure in balcony attached to hall from security point of view. Builder is denying on the front that he has not completion certificate. Security is important for me. What are the alternatives?
Latest Answer: Owners of flats and houses will no more have to depend on the builder for the occupancy or completion certificate as the same will soon be issued to them if the construction norms have been met and the builder has not bothered to procure it from the Pune Municipal Corporation. However, if the flat or house has not been built as per the norms laid down by the PMC, the owner will have to either tell the builder to fulfil the requirements or do it himself or herself.
