Development fund Rs 10000 asked by society from owners giving house on rent
1 year ago
Respected Sir/ Madam
I have rented out a house in a co-op. society. This society has a rule that such owner/ tenant (who rent out ) has to pay Rs 10000 (per agreement of 11 months or lower) to the society towards Development fund /society rent. They collect this amount by cheque only. But they don't show this income in the annual income statement. They only mention this amount in capital account. I argue with the committee everytime that this is illegal as per bylaws and society cannot charge more than 10% of maintenance towards non occupancy charges, but they don't listen and defend saying this Rule is passed in AGM and have to be followed as all other owners are paying. They are threatening to impose penalty and take action against me. They already have collected above 15 lacs towards it from members. Pl advise.
Nonetheless, if you still wants to complain you can always approach the civil court.