Real Estate Forum on Maintenance Charges

Latest Answer: Maintenance charges has to be paid irrespective of whether the property is used by owner, tenant or left vacant. Every society will have its byelaw stating its maintenance charges and penalty for non-payment. In your case, I recommend you can communicate with the assocaition or society concern member and come for practical solution

Latest Answer: Most of the RWAs operate in areas developed by DDA and handed over to MCD for maintenance & care-taking. MCDs roles is primarily restricted to sanitation and road maintenance & upkeep. They provide support on horticulture, but in most cases, this is handled by RWAs themselves. Also the level of service on sanitation & road maintenance is pathetic. Similarly BSES is in charge of electricity & DJB for Water, service levels of both of which are also questionable. RWAs liaise (read: relentlessly pursue) with these agencies and in addition provide Security (Guards, CCTV, etc.), Gardening, Hygiene, in addition to organizing community welfare & social programs. Costs of all of these need to be borne by resident members (whether owners or tenants) and RWAs need to be supported by a legal framework. The Apartment Ownership Act (58) of 1986 stipulates these provisions for owners/tenants and RWAs alike. However, it is not clear whether the same has been notified & implemented by the Delhi Govt.

Latest Answer: Hey Niketan, Is the apartment society registered? If yes, you can go to court for further steps.