Legal Question in Real Estate Law in India

Extra maintenance charges for owners who rent out flat

I have flat in Mumbai, I have rented flat to one family. Society is charging me extra amount for reason I have rent flat (also parking charge with high amount than for regular owner, as per them this rule is for all owner who have rented flat).

Maintenance charge

For owner � 3500

For owner who rented house - 6000

Soc have made maintenance bill for Oct - Dec 2012 with additional charges for Renting room. But tenant are leaving flat before 31 oct 2012, should I need to pay extra money for remaining 2 months. We are shifting to same flat between 1 -15 nov 2012.

Should such charges are legally approved by government? Please help.


Asked on 10/19/12, 4:24 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Shrichand Nahar S.V.Nahar, Advocate

In Maharashtra, only 10% extra may be charged for flats let out.

Excess charging is illegal and may be challenged.

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Answered on 10/20/12, 11:53 pm


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