Important Apartment Laws in India
Multi-storey apartments and high-rises have, today, changed the skyline of most big cities in the country. Formation of apartment association is, thus, a vital task for most of these communities so as to ensure smooth and proper functioning. Above all, apartment owners or residents need to be aware of all the laws and regulations that governs their future protection of rights.
Apartment Owners Association is a statutory body that manages and operates all common resources and amenities in a community. As per norms, builders are supposed to form the Association or housing society within 4 months of the sale of 60% of flats in the complex. Once the association is formed the builder hands over the funds and the charge of amenities to the owners association. However, if the builder fails to form and register a society, then the residents can form the association on their own.
The role of Apartment Owners’ Association in managing the amenities and day-to-day issues in apartment communities is very significant today. There are a number of Apartment Laws in India that vary in each state. Hence, it is important to understand the right law and the Act in your respective state or city for the formation of apartment owners’ association. Find below a comprehensive list of apartment laws in India, state-wise, for the formation and registration of the apartment owners’ association.
Delhi
The Delhi Apartment Ownership Act, 1986
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Haryana
The Haryana Apartment Ownership Act, 1983
The Societies Registration (Haryana Amendment) Act, 2012
Jharkhand
The Jharkhand Apartment (Regulation and Title of Property) Act, 2005 (in Hindi)
Karnataka
The Karnataka Co-Operative Societies Act, 1959
The Karnataka Societies Registration Act, 1960
The Karnataka Apartment Ownership Act, 1972
The Karnataka Co-Operative Societies (Second Amendment) Act, 2000
The Karnataka Co-Operative Societies (Amendment) Act, 2004
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Kerala
The Kerala Apartment Ownership Act, 1983
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Maharashtra
The Maharashtra Co-Operative Societies Act, 1960
The Maharashtra Cooperative societies Rules, 1961
The Maharashtra Society Registration Rules, 1971
Read more: How to form an apartment owners association in Mumbai
Orissa
The Orissa Apartment Ownership Act, 1982
Tamil Nadu
The Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act, 1975
The Tamil Nadu Apartment Ownership Act, 1994
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