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Private terrace maintenance charge

Q: Our building has 4 floors, the top floor has been converted as penthouse with private terrace and is owned by the builder. Our building owners have registered association formed. The penthouse is rented out by the builder. For the last 4 years the builder has been paying maintenance for the covered area only as per the rate fixed at Rs 1 per sqft.
At the last AGM meeting the point of charging the uncovered area was discussed out of the agenda published and it was agreed to charge atleast a minimum of 25% of total area of uncovered terrace area for penthouse. However, the builder refuses to pay the amount and says it cannot be charged.

What is the usual rule that is followed everywhere for private terrace/private uncovered area in an apartment premises

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Replies (5)
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What is the opinion of other members of association? If they are not bothered about it then it is difficult to question. I feel he has to pay for that uncovered area too since it is private to him. If others are also allowed to use then it's fine.
anuradha


2
Better to check with a realty expert or legal expert if that space is chargeable or not..
Niharika


3
For getting benefited with extra space only most of the builders keep the pent house for themselves.
raj


4
It mainly depends on the builder whether he is going to pay it not. No one can force him
poonam


5
No specific maintenance charges can be charged for open terrace. Monthly maintenance charges collected is for the entire exterior,common passage, toilets, car parking etc of the building.
Abhay


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