Can the builder retrospectively charge higher maintenance without informing the residents in advance ?

Q: Our builder has been maintaining the apartment complex since its not completely handed over to the association due to pending work. now he is charging a higher maintenance fees than what was agreed and he wants us to pay this retrospectively. Is this legal ?

Shashank Jain, Apartment Resident, Bangalore

27th April 2017

Legal in Uttarahalli, Bangalore

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No, the builder cannot increase the maintenance charges without prior notice. I think you should discuss with the apartment association, as this is illegal.