Maintenence fees according to square feet of Flat

Q: We had bought a 3BHK flat in Pune in 2003 and were asked to pay a one time maintenence then ,which we did .But the society was handed over by builder only last year i.e 2013.Now there is no cash with society hence we are asked to pay maintenence fees accrding to square feet of our flat .Is it legal to do sowhen everyone is using the same facilities?

Sheilika Shetty,

26th January 2014

Legal in Pashan, Pune

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Builder is constructing another building in our compound hence he didnt hand over the society till now,also is a relative of a local MLA,hence he does what he feels like.When we bought the flat we had a club house with gym,now all that is broken down to make way for the new building

Sheilika Shetty,

28th January 2014

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Hi Shellika,

When you have purchased the flat in 2003 itself, why did it take so long time for the builder to hand over the association in societies name. Arrange for a resident meeting along with the builder and chalk out the issue without much further delay.

Nitesh Patil, Pune

28th January 2014

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Hi All,

What was the maintenance fee you were paying at time of booking the flat and what is the maintenance you are paying now??? As per the new law enforced by the revenue dept. owner of the property has to pay the maintenance with accordance with the area of the property. It is legally binding that one has to pay the maintenance calculating the sq ft area of the flat. You can measure the area of the flat, calculate the amount to be paid and pay the society maintenance accordingly.

Sunil Kulkarni, Pune

28th January 2014