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Housing Society Maintenance: Rules, Calculation, and What Happens If You Don't Pay

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News18•06-03-2026, 10:58

Housing Society Maintenance: Rules, Calculation, and What Happens If You Don't Pay

•Maintenance covers common facilities like cleanliness, security, electricity, lift, water supply, repairs, and administrative costs.
•Charges are governed by the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act, 1960, and Model By-laws, requiring general body approval.
•Expenses vary: some collected equally (security, cleaning), others based on flat area (property tax, major repairs).
•Societies cannot impose arbitrary fees; increases need member approval. Irregular charges can be reported to the Co-operation Department.
•Regular payment is mandatory. Non-payment incurs penalties and can lead to legal recovery under the Co-operative Societies Act.

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