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3 years ago

Our housing society in Ahmedabad is charging 50 % higher maintenance amount from the rented flats With respect to the flats occupied by owners.
Is it legally correct for the society to charge extra /sqm maintenance From rented apartments.
If not what are the legal options? Any legal document which given some clarity on this.

Ayantika Mondal @ Prime Legal

Responded 3 years ago

A.Hello,
It is not legal to charge higher maintenance from tenants. Therefore, you should first contact with your society and if they don't agree you should send them a legal notice
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A.Hi,
It surely is not legal to charge different maintenance, you should send them a legal notice after contacting them.
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