What is flat maintenance charges law?

supreme court judgement on apartment maintenance charges over the years. From what I have observed, the general notion held by the apex court is that the flat maintenance charges must be paid as per the by laws of state. Flat maintenance charges must be paid by the occupant of the flat or property. Here is some more information on flat maintenance charges law. 

• The flat maintenance charges law establishes rules relating to the amount of maintenance chargeable on any flat. 

• These fees may be set by the general body.

• They must be at least 0.75 percent of the cost of the flat/shop every year. 

• For a 1000 sq ft apartment, the annual charge will be Rs. 9,000/-. 

• Whether an unit is unoccupied, the monthly maintenance expenses must be paid by the owner or the renter.

states that: 

“Every allottee who has agreed, to take an apartment, plot, or building as the case may be, under Section 13, shall be responsible for making necessary payments in the manner and within the time specified in the said agreement for sale, and shall pay the share of the registration charges, municipal taxes, charges for water and power, maintenance, ground rent, and other fees must be paid on time and in the proper location.”

• The buyer or the tenant is responsible for paying maintenance fees after taking ownership or occupancy of the property respectively.

•  However, the owner is responsible for paying the maintenance fees until a tenant is found for the property. 

I hope now you are well informed about

supreme court judgement on apartment maintenance charges. 

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