Q:How often is it necessary to share the expenses incurred by the society. I keep getting messages asking for details of amount spent from society Maintaince charges.
Latest Answer: Hi Rahul,
It is very important to share the expenses incurred by the societies on monthly basis. At least, other members should know that whether they are paying their maintenance charges for their flat is going to the right person or not. And being a member of a society, it is their rights to ask you for the money they have paid? So, paying all the maintenance charges, stick a notice on the board and explain the overall expenses.
Q:Hello, I have two 1 BHK flats attached internally. However as per Index 2 and property tax bill it is a single flat. Now I am using one 1 BHK and second one is rented out. Please tell me, as per law can society charge me double maintenance. Thanks you.
Latest Answer: Maintenance Charges has to be calculated in compliance of the law only.. it can not be doubled.
like water charges with respect to the count of water tap, it may double if you have two bathrooms than other 1 bhk.
electricity as equal to the flat occupant - this will remain single as you have one unit only
CA Prabhat Jain
Latest Answer: Maintenance charges form a significant part of the money that we spend on our property. Thus, it is important that we understand the unnecessary involved so as to avoid being deceived on any front.
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?