In Justice in calculating Society Water charges
7 months ago
Dear Team,
I would like to seek your valuable input on a matter concerning our apartment community. Our complex comprises a total of 170 flats, with 120 of them being 2BHK units, each spanning 1100 square feet, while the remaining 3BHK units cover 1300 square feet. The primary distinction between the 2BHK and 3BHK units lies in the additional bedroom; otherwise, they share similar amenities. Both types of units include 2 bathrooms and 3 water inlet facilities (2 for bathrooms and 1 for the kitchen).
Currently, our society levies charges for the following services based on square footage (sft) rather than individual usage or on a flat-wise basis:
1.Water Usage
2. Door-to-Door Garbage Collection Service Charges
3. Swimming Pool
In light of our apartment's unique situation, charging structure for the above-mentioned services seems to me that a more equitable approach might involve either a usage-based system or a flat-wise billing method. But currently they are charging sft wise. Is it justifiable?
I look forward to your thoughts and insights on this matter.
Best regards,
Venkata
As per Bye-laws 69, water charges are to be distributed on the basis of number and size of in -lets provided in each flat.
Charging maintenance fees based on square footage is seen as a fair way to allocate costs among residents. Larger apartments typically require more maintenance and resources than smaller ones, so it ensures that those who use more common resources and amenities pay proportionally more. The reason behind calculating maintenance prices on a square-foot foundation is to ensure a fair distribution of prices among residents. Larger homes typically have more rooms, furnishings, and appliances, which may additionally result in higher consumption of sources including water, electricity and maintenance offerings. By allocating fees proportionately primarily based on the dimensions of the individual gadgets, it attempts to account for the differences in resource consumption. The calculation of condominium renovation fees on a square foot foundation is a commonplace practice in lots of residential complexes and societies. It is primarily based on the basis that larger homes require extra commonplace sources and amenities, resulting in better upkeep expenses. It is recommended that residents study the governing legal guidelines, rules, and the terms and situations in their housing society to recognize the basis for maintenance price calculations and remedies to be had in their jurisdiction. Consulting with property valuers or specialists who specialize in actual property and housing legal guidelines can provide need-based information in the local context.
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