What are the maintenance charges for property put on rent in kolkata? is it double of owners occupying their flats?

Rajiv Ghosh,

15th January 2015

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Maintenance charges form a significant part of the money that we spend on our property. Thus, it is important that we understand the unnecessary involved so as to avoid being deceived on any front.

Sajal Das, Kolkata

16th January 2015

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In the case you have rented your apartment, the tenant is liable to pay the maintenance charges as per the norms of the society. However, the developer or the society cannot charge different fee from owners and tenants. This is not legal.

Sajal Das, Kolkata

16th January 2015

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Maintenance charges include all the necessary costs required to maintain the building, common area, terrace, and other amenities including lift. For instance, whether a person is residing on the 1st floor or 8th floor, he is liable to pay for the maintenance of the lift.

Sajal Das, Kolkata

16th January 2015

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Hi Rajiv,
The maintenance charges are fixed at per sq-ft rate, and thus vary depending upon the area of flat. For example, if the maintenance is Rs 2/sq-ft for a 1000 sq-ft flat, monthly charge will be Rs 2000 as compared to Rs 3000 for a 1500 sq-ft flat. In most cases the per sq-ft charge is same and does not vary depending upon the size of the apartment.

Sajal Das, Kolkata

16th January 2015

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Dear Sajal thank you so much for taking the time out - what i meant to ask was the difference in maintenance charges when an owner gives out his flat for commercial use i.e. gives it on rent. I am told that in most housing societies owners who are using their flats as investments are being charged double the maintenance charges as compared to an owner staying himself. Can you please throw light on this?

Rajiv Ghosh,

16th January 2015