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1 year ago

Our family is living in old chawl as a tenant since 1970, located in Kalyan, District- Thane. Chawl room carpet area is 220 sq.ft., Currently my dad is paying Rs. 100/month as a rent to landlord. He is providing rent receipt on the name of my grandfather. Electricity and municipal water supply bill is on the name of my dad.
Now landlord is giving same chawl for redevelopment with builder. Landlord introduced us to the builder. In meeting we ask builder to provide room free of cost but he is asking us to pay construction cost for 220 sq.ft. + development and society charges and told us to bear registration charges. We ask builder to provide additional area as we want 1bhk, but he is asking to pay us market rate for same. So I have few questions as below :
1. Our ask is valid or not?
2. Is there any rules for developers for providing minimum carpet area room in redeveloped building to old tenants as free of cost?
3. What necessary documents we should ask to builder to avoid cheated agreement and hided charges?

Anik

Responded 1 year ago

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A.1. Your ask for a free room in the redeveloped building is not necessarily valid. The landlord and builder have the right to negotiate the terms of the redevelopment, including the cost of the new unit.

2. There are certain rules and regulations that apply to redevelopment projects, including the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) rules for redevelopment. However, there is no specific requirement for developers to provide minimum carpet area rooms to old tenants as free of cost. The terms of the redevelopment will depend on the agreement reached between the landlord and builder.

3. Before signing any agreement with the builder, it is important to ask for the following documents:

The builder's registration and license
The proposed plan for the new building
The agreement between the landlord and builder
The agreement between the builder and tenants
Any approvals or permits required by the local authorities
It is also important to carefully review the terms of the agreement and seek legal advice if necessary. Make sure that all charges, fees, and other costs are clearly stated in the agreement to avoid any hidden charges or fees
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Anonymous

Replied 1 year ago

Thank you Anik sir for your brief answer.

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